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Ancient Chestnut Tree in Ramil – Alto do Poio loop from Ramil

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Ancient Chestnut Tree in Ramil – Alto do Poio loop from Ramil

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Ancient Chestnut Tree in Ramil – Alto do Poio loop from Ramil

03:31

46.6km

1,070m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.2 km for 232 m

After 23.7 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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924 m

Ancient Chestnut Tree in Ramil

Highlight • Natural Monument

This emblematic chestnut tree, which is located in the middle of the Jacobean route, specifically on the French Way, is more than 800 years old. It has become an iconic place that many pilgrims want to remember by taking photos.

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11.4 km

Traditional house

Highlight • Structure

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

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14.9 km

Alto do Poio

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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19.2 km

Pilgrim Monument on the Hilltop

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19.3 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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23.3 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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23.5 km

Viewpoint of O Cebreiro

Highlight • Viewpoint

Behind the pilgrims' hostel there is a small vantage point over the rooftops of O Cebreiro with seating, from where you can enjoy a magnificent all-round panoramic view. Sunset and sunrise up here are just amazing!

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31.9 km

⭐️ Church of San Xoán de Padornelo

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful church before the difficult Alto do Poio

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41.1 km

Miradoiro dos Carreiros

Viewpoint

46.6 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

4.75 km

893 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

2.86 km

1.60 km

883 m

318 m

181 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

29°C

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Ancient Chestnut Tree in Ramil – Alto do Poio loop from Ramil

Ancient Chestnut Tree in Ramil

Traditional house

Alto do Poio

Pilgrim Monument on the Hilltop

Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

Church of Santa María la Real in O Cebreiro

Viewpoint of O Cebreiro

⭐️ Church of San Xoán de Padornelo

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