Alto do Poio – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from Pedrafita do Cebreiro

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Alto do Poio – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from Pedrafita do Cebreiro

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Alto do Poio – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from Pedrafita do Cebreiro

06:56

96.5km

1,980m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.0 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.3 km

Traditional house

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In Fronfria we discovered this traditional round house. We also saw similar buildings on the route.

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23.7 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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28.1 km

Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

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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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32.2 km

Viewpoint

33.3 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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37.8 km

Ascent to O Cebreiro

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The climb is scenic but also extremely steep. You should definitely be prepared for that. According to Komoot, the gradient can be up to 18%.

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60.5 km

Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

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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 stage of the Camino. In later …

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79.6 km

Descent along the road

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From Las Herrerias de Valcarce the ascent to O Cebreiro begins - about 10 km long and 750 meters in altitude.

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89.0 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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96.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.1 km

35.3 km

2.91 km

253 m

Surfaces

90.0 km

6.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

25°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2022,Jakobsweg Etappe 11 Villafanca del Bierzo > Triacastela

Departure from Villafanca de Bierzo.
Since my controller for my Bosch drive gave up the ghost and could not be repaired on site, I can only continue my pilgrimage in sport mode. But I have
2 battery's with me and a
6 amp charger. But since my stages aren't planned that long, I can manage.
The first 11 km were …

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May 2, 2024,27 - Villafranca del Bierzo - Samos

Beautiful long climb from Villafranca up to O Cebrairo with its chapel. A remarkably spiritual place. The descent to Samos was a roar. However, the weather was similar to yesterday: drizzle on the ascent, freezing rain and thick fog on the pass and on the descent. Ice cold fingers (despite the gloves) and feet. Still, another great stage - I …

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