We are in the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin wine-producing area, in the Terra de Lemos district, and this is where you have come to walk one of the most spectacular trails in Galicia, as well as one of the longest and most demanding. 27 km in length, the changes in elevation and gradients require good physical fitness, as well as planning, food and water, attention to time and return transport.

The route is one-way. We recommend starting in Lugar de Parada and heading in the direction of Doade, as the gradient is less steep. Immediately after leaving the Augas Mestas area, the trail begins to run along the mountain wall, forming incredible  balconies” hundreds of metres above the Lor and Sil rivers.

Continue climbing along a narrow path until you reach the abandoned village of O Fuluxento. At this point, the trail begins its run through the wine-producing area, going first past vineyards and then the wineries of Vilachá de Salvadur Parish. The next section descends along forest tracks, bringing you back to the river, where you can visit the abandoned villages of Barxa, Froxende and Vilar de Mouros.

Continue walking through forests of ancient chestnuts, arbutuses and cork oaks, an indicator of the Mediterranean microclimate of the Sil River basin. The route again heads away from the reservoir and runs through a farming area between the villages of A Lampaza and Os Palleiros. The final leg returns to the river, offering an unforgettable panoramic view of the Sil basin from A Pena do Castelo Viewpoint.