STAGE 26: Villafranca del Bierzo to O Cebreiro

Stage overview

  • Distance: 28.0 km (17.4 miles)
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Average time: 7-8 hours
  • Gradient: Steep

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About this stage

A demanding mountain ascent culminating in the iconic hilltop village of O Cebreiro. The climb is long and steep, especially in the final kilometres.

Stage details

Town
Campground
Albergue/hostel
Guesthouse/hostal
Hotel
Coffee shop
Restaurant/cafe
ATM
Pharmacy
Medical Services
Veterinarian
Supermarket/convenience store
Outdoor equipment store
Villafranca del Bierzo - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ -
5.1 km
Pereje - ✔ ✔ - ✔ - - - - - - -
4.5 km
Trabadelo ✔ ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - -
3.9 km
La Portela de Valcarce - ✔ - - - ✔ - - - - ✔ -
1.2 km
Ambasmestas - ✔ ✔ - ✔ ✔ - - - - ✔ -
1.6 km
Vega de Valcarce - ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ - ✔ -
2.4 km
Ruitelan - ✔ - - ✔ ✔ - - - - - -
1.3 km
Las Herrerias - ✔ ✔ ✔ - ✔ - - - - - -
3.3 km
La Faba - ✔ - - - - - - - - - -
2.3 km
La Laguna - ✔ - - - - - - - - - -
2.4 km
O Cebreiro - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ - - - - ✔ -