From A Rúa de Valdeorras to Quiroga

The stage between A Rúa de Valdeorras and Quirogaruns through a quiet natural environment, where the river Sil will continue to be our travel companion. Once in Quiroga, we will continue to be surrounded by a natural environment of great value, remember that we are at the foot of the Sierra do Caurel.

Today we leave A Rúa de Valdeorras to head towards Quiroga. We will cross the historic Roman bridge of A Cigarrosa in the direction of the town of Petín. Subsequently, our path will continue for several kilometers following the layout of the national road that leads to Monforte de Lemos.

Upon reaching the height of Albaredos, we will advance along one side of the village towards the church of Santa Bárbara to head towards Montefurado. This town owes its name to the impressive engineering work carried out in the 2nd century, when the Romans altered the course of the Sil River to facilitate gold mining operations.

This historical milestone involved the perforation of the mountain to divert the river, hence the name "Monte furado" (hollowed mountain). From this point, we will continue towards O Ermidón and proceed to Bendilló, passing through Os Novais and O Castelo before reaching our stage end in Quiroga.

Things to consider

The stage between A Rúa de Valdeorras and Quiroga features technical sections, particularly challenging for pilgrims on bicycles carrying panniers. The ascent from Montefurado to Ermidón and the descent from Bendilló are notably difficult. For them, the best recommendation is to follow the LU-933 road, which offers a pleasant environment and has very little traffic.

Places of interest

• Roman tunnel of Montefurado
• Church of San Miguel (Montefurado)
• Oil mill of Bendilló
• Castle of Novaes
• Geological Museum (Quiroga)
• Riverwalk of Quiroga

Typical dishes

• Local meats
• Oil from Quiroga (unique in Galicia)
• Wine D.O. Ribeira Sacra
• Honey from Quiroga