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Peñalba de Santiago Village – Montes de Valdueza Village loop from Carretera Sanabria, 260

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Peñalba de Santiago Village – Montes de Valdueza Village loop from Carretera Sanabria, 260

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Peñalba de Santiago Village – Montes de Valdueza Village loop from Carretera Sanabria, 260

03:45

39.4km

1,090m

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: March 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.7 km

San Cristóbal de Valdueza – Peñalba de Santiago Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very good track, except for the last 500 meters, before reaching Peñalba, it is in very bad condition and a 100-meter section that must be walked due to a landslide. Suitable Grabel, Hybrid and Mtb bikes.
Impressive sights.

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19.1 km

Peñalba de Santiago Village

Highlight • Settlement

It is an incredibly beautiful mountain town. Peñalba de Santiago is one of the main gateways to explore the Valle del Silencio Natural Park. There is parking if you would like this to be your starting point.

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23.2 km

Climb to Montes de Valdueza

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Impressive climb, hard and short, with a beautiful setting to enjoy it, a pretty town with an incredible monastery.

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25.6 km

Montes de Valdueza Village

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A charming old town nestled on the slopes of the mountains. The traditional stone and wood buildings are an incredible sight that takes you back centuries. You can't miss the …

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25.8 km

Monastery of San Pedro de Montes

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In the town of Montes de Valdueza, the most remote hiding place of the Montes Aquilanos, it was founded by hermits in the 7th century on an old Roman fort, …

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26.0 km

Ruins of the Monastery of San Pedro de Montes de Valdueza

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Haunted by the past, the ruins of the ancient Monastery date back to the 7th century and the Muslim invasion. Green vines and moss cover parts of the ancient stone and cloister. Paradise for photographers.

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31.3 km

San Clemente de Valdueza

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A small mountain town on the banks of the Oza River as it passes through the valley towards Ponferrada.

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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

13.9 km

5.61 km

715 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

19.2 km

693 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Peñalba de Santiago Village – Montes de Valdueza Village loop from Carretera Sanabria, 260

San Cristóbal de Valdueza – Peñalba de Santiago Trail

Peñalba de Santiago Village

Climb to Montes de Valdueza

Montes de Valdueza Village

Monastery of San Pedro de Montes

Ruins of the Monastery of San Pedro de Montes de Valdueza

San Clemente de Valdueza

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