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Peñalba de Santiago Village – Montes de Valdueza Village loop from Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes

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Peñalba de Santiago Village – Montes de Valdueza Village loop from Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes

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Peñalba de Santiago Village – Montes de Valdueza Village loop from Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes

05:04

24.5km

1,820m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Parking

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97 m

Ruins of the Monastery of San Pedro de Montes de Valdueza

Highlight • Historical Site

Haunted by the past, the ruins of the ancient Monastery date back to the 7th century and the Muslim invasion. Green vines and moss cover parts of the ancient stone and cloister. Paradise for photographers.

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244 m

Monastery of San Pedro de Montes

Highlight • Religious Site

In the town of Montes de Valdueza, the most remote hiding place of the Montes Aquilanos, it was founded by hermits in the 7th century on an old Roman fort, …

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6.35 km

Peñalba de Santiago Village

Highlight • Settlement

It is an incredibly beautiful mountain town. Peñalba de Santiago is one of the main gateways to explore the Valle del Silencio Natural Park. There is parking if you would like this to be your starting point.

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11.1 km

Collado de la Silla de la Yegua

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful path that we find at the Silla de la Yegua pass with fantastic views of Alto de las Berdiaínas and Cabeza de la Yegua.

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13.4 km

Pico Tuerto (2,051 m)

Highlight • Summit

Pico Tuerto is a mountain located in the Montes Aquilianos, in the Bierzo region, offering spectacular views of the region, including Peñalba de Santiago and Ponferrada.

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18.0 km

Ermita Virgen de la Guiana

Highlight • Religious Site

The joyful view of the ruins of the Virgin of La Guayana Hermitage delights you when you reach the Aquiana peak at 1846 meters above sea level. This hike can …

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20.7 km

View of Los Doce Apóstoles

Highlight • Natural Monument

Plaining through El Collado at 1353 meters above sea level and under the watchful eye of The Twelve Apostles, some curious rocky outcrops that are worth stopping to observe. If …

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23.8 km

Montes de Valdueza Village

Highlight • Settlement

A charming old town nestled on the slopes of the mountains. The traditional stone and wood buildings are an incredible sight that takes you back centuries. You can't miss the …

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24.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

7.03 km

1.62 km

862 m

106 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

8.92 km

1.01 km

377 m

106 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,120 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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Peñalba de Santiago Village – Montes de Valdueza Village loop from Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes

Ruins of the Monastery of San Pedro de Montes de Valdueza

Monastery of San Pedro de Montes

Peñalba de Santiago Village

Collado de la Silla de la Yegua

Pico Tuerto (2,051 m)

Ermita Virgen de la Guiana

View of Los Doce Apóstoles

Montes de Valdueza Village

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