CF32 - Portomarín - Palas del Rei - 23,9 km

Start of the Stage: Descent from the Refuge

From the Portomarín refuge, descend the steep and arcaded main street until reaching the C-135 road. After a few metres, leave the road to the left and cross a branch of the Belesar Reservoir via a narrow footbridge. From here, the path skirts the San Antonio Mountain, with the Torres river on the right, ascending gently.

The Way to San Mamed

After approximately 2 km, the route returns to the C-135 at the junction to San Mamed. On the right, the small hamlet of Cortapezas can be seen, while on the left is a traditional pottery. Continuing along the road, Toxibo is reached in 2 km, and Gonzar in another 3 km.

Detour to Castromaior

Upon leaving Gonzar, the road is abandoned to the left, and a dirt path leads to the small settlement of Castromaior. The landscape along the path is dotted with small oaks, pines, and broom, with gently rolling terrain.

Continuation Along the Road and the Hospital de la Cruz

Shortly after, the path returns to the road, following it for 1 km with a gentle ascent. Then, a path to the left leads to the Hospital de la Cruz. Here, the N-540 is crossed, and the route continues along a paved track that, after about 10 km, joins the N-547 at the settlement of Brea.

10 km Route: Ascents and Descents

This 10 km section passes through several key points:

• At 1.5 km, Ventas de Narón is reached.
• Next, the Sierra de Ligonde is ascended gently, before descending to Prebisa, Lameiros, and finally Ligonde.
• The Ligonde river is crossed, followed by an ascent to Eirexe, continuing the climb until reaching the road to Monterroso.
• From here, the descent begins towards Portos.

Detour to the Temple of Vilar de Donas

Just after leaving Portos, a detour to the right leads to the famous Romanesque temple of Vilar de Donas, located about 3 km away, on the other side of the N-547.

Route to Palas de Rei

After passing through Lestedo, the cemetery and the Church of Santiago are left on the left, and a short ascent brings you into Valos. After 1 km, the small place of Mamurria is reached, and the track emerges onto the N-547 at the height of Brea.

Arrival at Palas de Rei

From Brea, continue along a path parallel to the road for 3 km towards Palas de Rei. On the left, before entering the town, the municipal sports facilities are found.