Cebreiro Pass – Alto do Poio loop from Pedrafita do Cebreiro

Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Cebreiro Pass – Alto do Poio loop from Pedrafita do Cebreiro

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Cebreiro Pass – Alto do Poio loop from Pedrafita do Cebreiro

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80.6km

1,430m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.19 km for 236 m

After 36.9 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.30 km

Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

Highlight • Monument

The Alto de San Roque is crowned at 1270 meters of altitude and is a gift for the eyes.
The silhouette of the pilgrim whipped by the wind represents the …

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5.51 km

Alto do Poio

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7.31 km

Church of Santa María la Real in O Cebreiro

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On the French road of the Jacobean route, O Cebreiro has a Grail considered holy by some and miraculous by others.

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7.76 km

Cebreiro Pass

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After 14 kilometers of ascent and 656 meters of positive difference in altitude since the ascent begins in Ruitelán, crowning the Alto do Cebreiro is one of the moments to …

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9.06 km

Viewpoint

27.2 km

Trabadelo Village

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Trabadelo is a small town in the Bierzo region on the border with Galicia. The Valcarce river runs through this valley along the N-VI national road and the A6 motorway. …

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36.9 km

Villafranca del Bierzo

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Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stop on the Camino. In later …

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65.9 km

O Cebreiro

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At the top of O Cebreiro, you will find his sanctuary. Beautiful construction with great views. You can enjoy their masses for pilgrims or light a candle after your hard sacrifice on the long climb.

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75.1 km

Alto do Poio

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The Alto do Poio is crowned at 1,335 meters and represents the end of the agony for the pilgrims who come from previously doing the Alto do Cebreiro and the …

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80.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.1 km

20.3 km

3.95 km

239 m

Surfaces