Alto do Poio – Cebreiro Pass loop from Padornelo

Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Alto do Poio – Cebreiro Pass loop from Padornelo

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Alto do Poio – Cebreiro Pass loop from Padornelo

02:06

38.1km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.31 km for 201 m

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44 m

View of a rural settlement in ZEC Ancares-Courel

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If you have the opportunity to explore this trail, you will enjoy the natural beauty and ecological richness of the area. Good hike! 🌿🚶‍♀️

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189 m

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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4.58 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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6.79 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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9.19 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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9.40 km

Cebreiro is one of the oldest pilgrims' refuges and was founded in the 9th century. The small village consists of about twenty houses with a pre-Roman church. It is located on the highest ridge between León and Galicia.

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