This is one of the most demanding short-distance footpaths in Galicia, with a length of 37 km and continuous ups and downs. It is one of the best trails in the country, designed to be completed comfortably in two or more stages, as it requires some 12 hours of walking time.

The route will allow you to fully experience the Ribeira Sacra region, following the course of the Miño River from Santo Estevo de  Ribas de Miño (O Saviñao) to Cima de Atán (Pantón). You will see scenery that will take your breath away, solitary villages such as
Bexán, A Pena, Millarada and Marce, surrounded by the vineyards of the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin and groves of ancient
chestnuts. Romanesque churches – Santo Estevo de Ribas de Miño, San Paio de Diomondi and San Martiño da Cova – together with chapels and pre-Roman fortified settlements, fill this route with history and art.

This is just a sampling of why the area is being considered as a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The route is one-way, with continuous climbs and descents to the Miño River. You will walk along Roman roads marked by ruts for cartwheels, including the route from Diomondi to Belesar, which later continued on to Santiago de Compostela. There are also
narrow paths between vineyards filled with details created over time by extreme viticulture. The diverse variety of colours offer visual delights, especially in autumn, and the region’s pleasant temperatures make this an ideal trail for the cooler months.

In short, this is a complete experience to enjoy one of the most beautiful parts of Galicia.