Stage 27

A stiff climb from the valley to O Cebreiro, the gateway to Galicia and one of the steepest sustained ascents on the route. Allow about 7 hours 10 minutes on forest tracks and open hillside.

O Cebreiro is a hamlet of pallozas - traditional thatched houses - often in cloud. Book beds early; the village is small and the climb filters tired walkers into a compact space.