Northern Way by bike from Irun

Today you will move away from the coast to immerse yourself in the interior of Galicia. This is a short stage, but with an important climb from Mondoñedo to Abadín. The itinerary goes through secondary roads and local roads with breathtaking landscapes.

You will leave Ribadeo along paths and roads through a succession of tiny villages. The first stop will be in Gondán, where you can stop for a drink. The kilometres bring you closer to Lourenzá, capital of the “fabas” in Galicia. Here you can also go sightseeing by visiting its impressive monastery. From Lourenzá to Mondoñedo you can ride on roads avoiding the national road. We recommend you to have lunch in Mondoñedo and visit its Cathedral before starting the steep climb that awaits you.

Now comes the hard part of the day, 20 kilometres of ascent almost without respite in which you will overcome 400 metres of difference in altitude. The good thing is that it is almost all by local road, except for a couple of kilometers that follow the national road. Once in Abadín, it’s time to recover and rest.