Puerto del Palo Pass – Hermitage of La Magdalena loop from Lago

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Puerto del Palo Pass – Hermitage of La Magdalena loop from Lago

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Puerto del Palo Pass – Hermitage of La Magdalena loop from Lago

08:27

105km

2,680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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6.93 km

Puerto del Palo Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Halfway down we find this viewpoint in which the concrete structure makes the framing of the landscape stand out even more. worth the stop

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8.52 km

Crossing point of the Camino de Santiago Primitivo and a place with magnificent views. It is 1146 meters high. From here you can go to Montefurado, Lake, Roman Gold Mines, Xuan Rata Cave, Sierra del Valledor and Berduceo.

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19.7 km

Spring at the Start of the Route of the Hospitals

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Fresh and rich spring source at the beginning of the Hospitals stage, you have to lean out to see the stream because being high up you can't see it and …

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26.0 km

Hermitage of La Magdalena

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Small chapel on the wayside of the Camino Primitivo

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34.5 km

Alto de Porciles o San Roque

Mountain Pass

37.6 km

Alto de Lavadoira

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This is a well known local road port for local cyclists. If you are following the Camino Primitivo, you will be happy to know that from here you have a good descent towards Pola de Allande.

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57.7 km

Montefurado

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A village made up of four slate stone houses on the back of a mountain range almost a thousand meters above sea level. There is also a small chapel dedicated to Santiago, with an image of the saint.

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78.9 km

Boca de la Ballena Viewpoint (Salime Dam Viewpoint)

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This viewpoint is located at the foot of the road, making it very easy to access. It has a corridor carved into the rock that leads to a platform with views of the Salime reservoir. The views are exceptional.

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83.5 km

Beautiful views over the reservoir

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From here you have spectacular views over the Navia river reservoir. If you are walking the Camino Primitivo you will find yourself on the climb you just made from the dam. Enjoy the views!

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105 km

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Parking

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