Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Rubiais

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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Rubiais

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Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Rubiais

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64.0km

1,280m

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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.5 km for 51 m

After 34.4 km for 66 m

After 34.8 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.07 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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17.5 km

View of Vega de Valcarce

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Vega de Valcarce is a municipality located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. It is framed in the beautiful Valcarce Valley, which follows the course of the …

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20.6 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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34.0 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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34.6 km

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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38.6 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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49.6 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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53.0 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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64.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

13.7 km

463 m

350 m

Surfaces