O Boi from Quiroga (CIMA LU01)
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In short: Climb of 11.6 km and +715 m from Quiroga (Lugo), at 6.2 % on average up to 987 m. It's hard and takes about 1 h 30 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 9 % and it's almost all on tarmac.
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Add to my calendar- Distance
- 11.6 km
- Elevation gain
- +715 m
- Max altitude
- 987 m
- Hardest km
- 9.0 %
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Estimated time
- 1 h 30 min
1 water fountain within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map
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Surface
Tarmac 100 % Track 0 % Trail 0 %
Almost all tarmac: ideal for a road bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.
The route
Where it goes
You leave Quiroga, by the Sil, and climb to the O Boi pass in the Serra do Courel: 11.6 km with 715 m of elevation up to 987 m. It's the CIMA LU01 climb and links the Sil valley with the col between Quiroga and Folgoso do Courel.
The first kilometres leave the town and the river behind among vineyards and vegetable plots. Then the road, narrow and with little traffic, heads into chestnut woods and passes stone hamlets with slate roofs. Higher up the landscape opens out and you see the Courel ranges ahead.
Where it bites
The average gradient is 6.2 % and there are hardly any breathers: it's a climb to ride in easy gears at a pace you can hold. The hardest section is around km 9, in the last third, when you've already been climbing for a good while.
Where to stop
Take your break in Quiroga before you start: there you'll find bars, shops and a fountain. There are no services on the climb or at the top, so set off with both bottles full.
When to go
From spring to autumn. Autumn in the Courel, with the chestnuts and woods changing colour, is a good time, but watch out for leaves and gravel on the descent bends. In winter there may be ice and fog higher up, and in summer the bottom of the Sil valley gets hot: start early.
How to get there
You can park in Quiroga. San Clodio-Quiroga station, on the Monforte to Ponferrada line, is a few kilometres away: check beforehand whether your train takes bikes.
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Sources for this text: Turismo de Galicia · OpenStreetMap
Track based on OpenStreetMap (CIMA climb LU01-4) (ODbL).
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the climb to O Boi from Quiroga?
- It's 11.6 km with 715 m of elevation up to 987 m above sea level, with an average gradient of 6.2 %.
- Is there water on the climb?
- No. Fill your bottles in Quiroga before you start.
- Can you get there by train?
- Yes, San Clodio-Quiroga station, on the Monforte to Ponferrada line, is a few kilometres away. Check whether your train takes bikes.
- When is the best time to go?
- From spring to autumn. In winter there may be ice and fog higher up.
Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.
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