#o cebreiro

[jkrikis]

camino frances / o cebreiro

© 2023  Yiannis Krikis

[eopederson]

Palloza, O Cebreiro, 2011.

The round stone building topped with a straw roof is a traditional building type in the mountainous areas of northwestern Spain.

[eopederson3]

Cruz en la colina sobre O Cebreiro, día lluvioso - Cruzar no outeiro do Cebreiro, día de chuvia, 2001.

[agustivm]

6ª Etapa. Villafranca del Bierzo a Cebreiro. 32-33 km. 14 de abril de 2022

De Villafranca del Bierzo a Cebrreiro. Día espléndido de luz     Subiendo el Cebreiro  

[valentin10]

El campeón de Guatemala triunfa en O Cebreiro, etapa reina de O Gran Camiño

https://elpais.com/deportes/ciclismo/2025-03-01/el-campeon-de-guatemala-triunfa-en-o-cebreiro-etapa-reina-de-o-gran-camino.html

[slowroadtosantiago]

Day 36 - Las Herrerias to Fonfria

Today was the last of our big hill days. Over the course of the day our ascent has been 1039m, with the first 678m climbed in the first few hours. My phone is showing over 14 miles. Nonetheless, we’re not feeling too bad at the moment!

We set off about 20 past 7 and we could see low cloud ahead. We were hoping that we would climb above it rather than it hanging around throughout the whole climb. Leaving the village in the early morning light we initially walked uphill on the road up through some lovely green countryside before the path started to climb on a dirt path. It reminded me very much of walking our local tracks in Wales.

Up and up we went to the first village. It was still early so we pushed on to the next village for breakfast. The path left the woodlands and came out into an open area where we were indeed rewarded with amazing views with the cloud below us.

A final push to the next village and we found a cafe open for breakfast. The last part of the climb was relatively mild in comparison to the first two sections, we even had a mountain biker pass us huffing and puffing away.

We finally emerged at the top and O Cebreiro. The views back down were tremendous. O Cebreiro is also a very quirky place, there are quite a few thatched houses which we hadn’t seen before. According to the book it’s also where more people start the Camino from, but we didn’t find it too busy.

The countryside on the other side of the hill looked so Welsh! Even the hedgerow flowers reminded us of home - dandelions, buttercups, forgetmenots, daisies and the odd bluebell. The fields were full of wild flowers and the paths undulated by the side of a very quiet main road.

We stopped for coffee at a place that was also the village shop. Shortly afterwards, at the top of a rise, we came across a statue of a pilgrim heading west. Someone had left an envelope for pilgrims to open, so we did and there was a sweet note inside.

A few more kilometres later at the end of a nasty climb and with our stomachs starting to rumble we came across a cafe where we ate a huge slab of tortilla each. As we were sitting outside a group of horse riders arrived, de mounted and had a beer which the resident dog objected noisily to.

Also pecking about under the tables were some hens and a cockerel!

According to the map, it would all downhill from there, and it was more or less. A couple of miles later we arrived at our Albergue.

It’s a fab place. There is a great hangout area with comfy sofas, we both have bottom bunks in a large well spaced out bunk room complete with real sheets (not the usual paper ones), and duvets. We’ve got little bedside lights and cupboards with electric points in. When we arrived the lady on reception saw our stamp for Casa Susi where we were a few days ago and said that they were all friends. I could see why as even though this place is very much bigger, it has a similar vibe.

After showers and washing through my smalls I sat and worked out how many miles my phone has walked. It’s showing 424 miles at the moment (it’ll also include post walk wanders).

Jane went off to have a drink with Deiter, one of the Germans we met a while back, while I did some admin. I joined Jane a bit later and she was sat talking to two Americans, Rick and Richard, who work in the wine industry.

At 7 we went for the communal meal. It was held in a separate traditional round building like the ones in O Cebreiro. The food was fabulous and very much traditional to the area, starting with a vegetable broth, then a really tender beef stew with rice, followed by a local cake that tasted like it had ground almonds in.

As we left the dining hall the neighbouring farm was bringing the cows in for the night.

We’re now back chilling in our bunks. Tomorrow will be shorter at 11.5 miles. It will still be a bit undulating but nothing compared to today!

[bonsoirs37]

23/05 étape 49 Ambasmestas - Triacastela

Le petit déj n'est servi qu'à 7h30, trop tard pour nous, mais il ne faut pas partir trop, on risque une non ouverture au prochain village. Tout est dans le timing. Donc départ 6h30.

C'est toujours avec plaisir que je me lève chaque matin pour effectuer l'étape du jour. Je me demande déjà comment je vais faire quand je vais revenir à la maison...

Après les 900 m de dénivelé positif (cumulé) parcourus hier, nous allons dépasser les 1100 m aujourd'hui, les montées ça va , mais les descentes me paraissent plus difficiles. Sur 35 km c'est gérable, surtout que les derniers km sont en descente, sur ces derniers km nous imprimons un bon rythme ( comme si nous venions de commencer).

Les paysages et les traversées de villages sont très agréables , surtout le passage en Galice avec ce premier village : O Cebreiro qui nous accueille avec de la musique celtique...J'ADORRRRE. Village avec des toits de chaume, boutiques en rapport avec , bien-sûr, el Camino, mais aussi avec la culture celte. Je résiste et attends la fin du voyage pour faire les emplettes. (C'est stratégique : j'évite de porter des objets sur les 5 derniers jours...oui vous lisez bien..5 jours, dingue comme ça passe vite).

Depuis le début de la Galice, nous avons toujours de beaux paysages ( comme d'ailleurs depuis Astorga), on a envie de rester là et d'admirer sans fin ces lieux authentiques et très peu transformés par l'humain.

Nous essayons avec JP de prévoir le cheminement depuis les sommets que nous "gravitons", mais souvent il y a un changement de vallée et nous sommes à côté de la plaque. Peu importe, nous apprécions chaque mètre dans notre évolution.

Pour les Pèlerins français...? Toujours aussi peu présent. J'ai parfois l'impression d'être en Corée ou en Chine.

[aprilsjesusblogging]

In EfM we're reading The Four Vision Quests of Jesus, and so far it's really good, and the author points out--most human beings have had visions! We just rarely talk about them. Either they're too personal, or we're skeptical of them, or we're afraid of not being believed, or the vision is so "small" that it seems insignificant.

And the event that pops to mind immediately for me happened in O Cebreiro, while I was on the Camino. I can't remember if I've talked about it here. Eh, I should type it up sometime, I keep trying and deleting. But mostly I got the gist that God was very amused at how hard I was trying.

Which is fair. I was most of the way into a literal pilgrimage and had been walking uphill most of the day!

[alexbidetxea]

Alex Bidetxea: Las rutas de ciclismo que no puedes perderte en Galicia 🌄

Galicia es un paraíso para los amantes del ciclismo, con paisajes impresionantes que van desde montañas verdes hasta costas abruptas. Si eres un ciclista en busca de nuevas aventuras, aquí tienes algunas de las rutas más destacadas que no puedes dejar de explorar en esta hermosa región del noroeste de España.

1. Camino de Santiago (Ruta Francesa)

Distancia: Aproximadamente 780 km (desde Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port a Santiago de Compostela)

Dificultad: Moderada

Ascenso medio: 1,400 m

Descenso medio: 1,400 m

Punto de inicio y final: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port / Santiago de Compostela

El Camino de Santiago es una de las rutas más emblemáticas para ciclistas y peregrinos. La ruta te lleva a través de pintorescos pueblos y ofrece una mezcla de caminos rurales y senderos, permitiéndote disfrutar de la rica historia y cultura gallega mientras avanzas hacia la capital del peregrinaje.

2. Ruta del Río Miño

Distancia: 50 km

Dificultad: Fácil

Ascenso medio: 200 m

Descenso medio: 200 m

Punto de inicio y final: Entre Tui y la frontera con Portugal

Esta ruta, a lo largo del río Miño, es ideal para ciclistas de todos los niveles. Disfruta de vistas espectaculares del río y los paisajes que lo rodean. Los caminos son mayormente planos, lo que permite pedalear sin muchas dificultades y disfrutar de la naturaleza.

3. Ronda de O Cebreiro

Distancia: 30 km

Dificultad: Moderada

Ascenso medio: 800 m

Descenso medio: 800 m

Punto de inicio y final: O Cebreiro

O Cebreiro, conocido por sus pallozas, es un punto histórico en el Camino de Santiago. Esta ruta ofrece un recorrido por montañas y bosques, con ascensos desafiantes pero gratificantes. Las vistas panorámicas de la Sierra de Ancares y el valle son espectaculares.

4. Paseo Marítimo de A Coruña

Distancia: 12 km

Dificultad: Fácil

Ascenso medio: 50 m

Descenso medio: 50 m

Punto de inicio y final: Desde la Playa de Riazor al Puerto

Este paseo es perfecto para aquellos que quieren disfrutar de un recorrido más urbano y relajado. Con vistas al océano Atlántico, este trayecto es ideal para pasear en bicicleta mientras se aprecia la belleza del litoral gallego. También hay paradas para disfrutar de la gastronomía local.

5. Costa da Morte

Distancia: 80 km (se puede hacer en tramos)

Dificultad: Moderada a difícil

Ascenso medio: 600 m

Descenso medio: 600 m

Punto de inicio y final: Malpica a Finisterre

Esta ruta te llevará a lo largo de la costa, pasando por acantilados, playas y pueblos pesqueros. A medida que avanzas, podrás ver el famoso faro de Finisterre, conocido como el "fin del mundo". La diversidad de paisajes y la belleza natural de la Costa da Morte hacen que esta ruta sea inolvidable.

Galicia ofrece una variedad de rutas de ciclismo que se adaptan a todos los niveles de habilidad y preferencias. Ya sea que busques un desafío en la montaña o un paseo relajado por la costa, estas rutas te brindarán una experiencia única mientras exploras la belleza de esta región. ¡Prepara tu bicicleta y disfruta de todo lo que Galicia tiene para ofrecer! 🌄🚴‍♂️

[rizomaticamente]

O valor dos nosos argumentos dependerá da súa capacidade para mostrar até que punto certas prácticas alternativas, que ben poderiamos denominar biopoéticas, son quen de liberar a noción de vida do estrito dominio da xestión económica e político-admisitrativa do Estado.

María do Cebreiro

[borderpaolino]

Santiago d.C. 2009, dodicesimo giorno.

Martedì, 12 maggio. Pedrafita do Cebreiro – Santiago de Compostela Pioggia forte per tutta la notte, oggi potrebbe essere il giorno di Santiago. Salvo complicazioni. Dormire molto o poco non ha più importanza. Preparo le cose con dovizia. Scendo per la colazione, al bar. Una coppia di pellegrini si rifocilla. Pago il conto, la Tv è accesa, meteo pessimo. Sella Mattutina è rimasta in una specie…

[jkrikis]

camino frances / o cebreiro

© 2023 Yiannis Krikis

[eopederson]

Palloza, O Cebreiro, Lugo, 2001.

The palloza, a round stone building with a thatch roof, is a traditional kind of structure in the mountains of Galicia, and the hamlet of O Cebreiro, an important stop of the Camino Francés on the way to Santiago de Compostela, has several of them in good condition.

[eopederson3]

Iglesia y busto de Elías Valiña Sampedro (extremo izquierdo en el centro), O Cebreiro, 2011.

"Elías Valiña Sampedro, conocido por el cura del Cebreiro (o en gallego, O cura do Cebreiro)" was responsible for making contemporary pilgrimage to Santiago feasible by encouraging the marking of the route with the yellow arrow. In the way that Santo Domingo de la Calzada was made a saint for his contribution to the pilgrimage, it would seem only fitting that Valiña be nominated for sainthood.

[onthesameplanet]

《騎馬》法國之路 - Day 26

In Liñares616.0 km completed.156.9 km to go.0530-1330 昨天還發文說天氣好熱，睡覺時連睡袋都懶得打開，誰知昨晚就凍醒了，但由於睡在上格床，又懶得走上走落，最後縮左一團繼續睡到五時起床。 由 Trabadelo 去 Liñares，要爬過前往 Santiago 的最後一個山脈。Liñares 剛好是這一段路線的最高點，加上 Liñares 在朝聖之路前的一個城市O Cebreiro…

[pilgrimguyanne]

The lonely Londoner

The hardest part of walking 377km isn't the walking. I mean, the walking can get hard, but it's not the hardest part. The hardest part is walking alone.

People like to wax philosophical and say every Camino is walked alone and, while that's technically true, it's also not. Moreover, it's not meant to be true if you undertake to do a Camino with others.

I set off for this Camino with two others, and I thought it would work because I'd done a Camino with my friend before. He's taller and faster but on our last Camino it worked fine. We would walk the first 5km or so together, stop for a break, and then he would walk ahead and I would walk at my pace and we'd meet up for lunch or a break or at our accommodation, and I assumed it would be like that this time. But you know what the old people say about assuming.

By the third day, I'd looked into the possibility of returning to England- it was cheap and practical. I felt that like the other two were on a separate journey, like I was lagging behind, always running to catch up, like I was extra, a third wheel. I tried to address this, but you can't really get people to change how they walk, nor did I want to. They, for their part, tried to convince me that it was all in my mind, that I wasn't extra, but every day I would meet new people and they would pose the question: are you walking alone? It was saddening, because it made me realise I was perceived as being alone, although I wasn't. It also made me sad that lots of times, there would be a challenging bit of mountain or global warming induced fire rays, and days later other people would check in on me, but not the actual people I was on pilgrimage with, because we hadn't shared those moments. And I hadn't shared moments with them.

There were some days that were better. My best and worst quality is that I will say exactly what makes me unhappy, even if no one wants to hear it. I did this twice (making me the whinger), and even though it was difficult and uncomfortable, things definitely improved. Walking to O Cebreiro and the Cruz de Ferro, my friend walked with me, and that's something I am thankful for, because I didn't want to experience the big moments of the Camino on my own. Another day, heading in to Arzua, I asked if we could walk together, thinking we'd do maybe 2km. But in the end it was more like 8. We walked to Monto de Gozo together and entered Santiago together. Don't get me wrong: I've walked the Camino on my own, but that wasn't what I set out to do this time round. And so, even though in total it's less than 30km, my favourite part of the Camino Frances were the distances I didn't walk alone.

I also came to appreciate the fellowship of the other pilgrims: my three older ladies from California; two couples- one from Austria, one from I don't know- who would see me days later and greet me with, "we were wondering about you"; Marie from France whose nephew is dating a Trini and is currently visiting Trinidad; Clare from Fulham; Jennifer from Kentucky; random German boy who offered me cigarettes; group of 40 teenagers from Basque who overtook me 2x a day and greeted me afresh each day; Spanish couple praying rosary through speakers. They reminded me that I'm a person other people want to spend time with, even if I didn't feel like that most of the time.

Arriving in Santiago, we were able to spend more time together. But the joy of the Camino is in the journey, and there's a bittersweet feeling that the chance for bonding along the way was lost.

I am happy I finished this Camino- I'd always wanted to walk from Leon (we started a bit before), but I also regret it. We sort of have this belief that we have to finish everything we started, as though life is a plate of vegetables that will do us good in the long run. But some things- bad books, unhappy holidays, miserable relationships- should be cut short. I know that now.

And yet, and yet. I don't regret getting to spend time with my friend. I treasure our approximately 25km, and all the meal times and breaks. Living in a different country makes quality time a challenge and I don't think we'll ever have another opportunity to spend 3 weeks together. It's a delicate balance, and easy to fall.

Until next time, walk good.

(all pics in this post are selfies, or taken by randoms along the way)