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Castile and León

Vega De Valcarce

O Cebreiro – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from Vega de Valcarce

Bike touring routes & trails

Castile and León

Vega De Valcarce

O Cebreiro – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from Vega de Valcarce

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5.0

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O Cebreiro – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from Vega de Valcarce

01:37

18.4km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.34 km for 179 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Hostel

1

6.31 km

View of the Landscape Near O Cebreiro

Highlight • Viewpoint

The long, strenuous ascent is rewarded by the magnificent view of the landscape.

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2

6.75 km

Bar La Laguna

Highlight • Cafe

La Laguna is the last town in Castilla y León on the Camino de Santiago. It is located in the middle of the hard climb to O Cebreiro, so it …

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3

7.77 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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4

8.85 km

⭐️ Cruz del Alto de O Cebreiro

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is usually common to find the town and its sanctuary, but the views from this cross towards the other side of the Valley cannot be missed after the sacrifice of the ascent to the town.

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9.15 km

View of the Casa de Piedra

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

9.42 km

Church of Santa María la Real in O Cebreiro

Highlight • Religious Site

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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9.49 km

O Cebreiro

Highlight • Settlement

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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15.1 km

Ascent to O Cebreiro

Highlight • Climb

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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18.4 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

492 m

179 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Wednesday 4 November

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