This path seems to fly over the impressive Mao River canyon. The route is made up of two rings that connect at San Lourenzo de Barxacova. You can start at A Fábrica da Luz hostel for a 16.5-kilometre route, or you can take the southern loop from San Lourenzo de Barxacova that is around 11.5 kilometres and avoids the steepest slopes.

From A Fábrica da Luz, the route descends parallel to the Mao river through some elevated wooden walkways that have beautiful views. At the end of the wooden promenade, the route continues along the left-hand bank until it reaches the village of Barxacova.

A steep ascent brings us closer to San Lourenzo de Barxacova, with its narrow streets and small church. The climb continues towards the towns of Miranda and Forcas, where the San Mamede church is located.

The path then returns along the course of the Mao river where you can visit the mediaeval bridge of Conceliñas, which is only a few metres from the route. The path continues parallel to the this newer canal and deviates towards Canle Vella (the old canal). Its then continues on to the enigmatic mediaeval necropolis of San Vítor. The path then returns to San Lourenzo de Barxacova and descends sharply towards A Fábrica da Luz.