O Cebreiro – Villafranca del Bierzo

From O Cebreiro, the Jerusalem Way leads over the heights of the Montes de León and then descends far down into the Bierzo valley. Mountain villages, open ridges, forests, and wide views characterize this long stage. After crossing from Galicia, the landscape changes noticeably: the climate becomes milder, and the first vineyards accompany the route toward Villafranca del Bierzo. The historic pilgrimage town at the confluence of the Burbia and Valcarce rivers forms an impressive conclusion after more than a thousand meters of descent.

Places along the route

O Cebreiro - La Laguna de Castilla - La Faba - Las Herrerías - Puente Romano - San Julián - Iglesia de San Froilán - Ruitelán - Vega del Valcarce - Ambasmestas - La Pedrosa - Hospital - La Portela del Valcarce - Trabadelo - Tierra de Pesquezo - Cerro del Real - Quintano - Rio Burbia - Villafranca Del Bierzo

Facts and Figures

  • distance: 28,74 km
  • Difference in elevation: 786 m
  • Highest point: 1282 m
  • Lowest point: 496 m
  • Total ascent: ↑ 441 m
  • Total descent : ↓ 1179 m
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