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Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Carracedelo

Cúa River in Cacabelos – Villafranca del Bierzo loop from Villadepalos

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Road cycling routes
Spain
Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Carracedelo

Cúa River in Cacabelos – Villafranca del Bierzo loop from Villadepalos

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Cúa River in Cacabelos – Villafranca del Bierzo loop from Villadepalos

08:12

149km

3,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

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9.05 km

Cúa River in Cacabelos

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Cacabelos is a town in the heart of the Bierzo region. Located on the banks of the Cúa river in a spectacular landscape surrounded by the mountains of León, Ancares, La Cabrera.

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31.0 km

Roman Bridge of Vega de Espinareda

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Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Ancares, to the north of El Bierzo, Vega de Espinareda is surrounded by a natural environment that was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2006. still cross an impressive Roman bridge.

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54.4 km

Ascent to Puerto de Ancares from Tejedo

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This climb is a must if you're touring the area. It's seven and a half kilometers long, with the gradient concentrating on the final section. You ascend nearly 700 meters and face 19% gradients in a unique setting.

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61.3 km

Porto de Ancares

Mountain Pass

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63.7 km

Ancares Pass

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One of the most famous mountain passes in Galicia, bordering the Cantabrian mountain range at about 1,500 meters above sea level, the views on a clear day are spectacular.

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78.7 km

ZEPA Ancares

Nature Reserve

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101 km

Doiras Castle

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Imposing defensive the Castelo de Doiras is a beautiful heritage site overlooking the valley road.

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109 km

Alto do Portelo

Mountain Pass

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128 km

Trabadelo Village

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Trabadelo is a small town in the Bierzo region on the border with Galicia. The Valcarce river runs through this valley along the N-VI national road and the A6 motorway. …

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137 km

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

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Villafranca del Bierzo is a beautiful town on the banks of the Burbia river on the Camino de Santiago between Ponferrada and O Cebreiro and at the southern gate of …

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137 km

Villafranca del Bierzo

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Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stop on the Camino. In later …

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149 km

End point

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132 km

11.1 km

5.78 km

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Surfaces

143 km

5.72 km

202 m

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