Join me on an incredible cycling journey along the Via de la Plata, from Ourense to Ponte Ulla, one of the final stages before reaching Santiago de Compostela. 🚴♂️💚
In this 20-minute adventure, experience:
– Steep climbs and challenging routes 🚵♂️
– Historic Galician villages and medieval bridges 🏘️
– Stunning landscapes of forests, rivers, and rolling hills 🌿🌊
– The unique atmosphere of the Camino de Santiago ✨
Whether you’re planning to cycle the Camino or simply love travel and adventure, this video takes you through the beauty, history, and culture of Galicia in a way only a bike ride can reveal.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:38 – Leaving Ourense
2:12 – Climbing to Cudeiro & Tamallancos
12:02 – Galician landscapes & villages
14:19 – Religious sculpture or sculptural ensemble of Our Lady of Fátima (Portugal) and the three shepherd children.
15:08 – Lalín and surroundings
17:50 – Approaching Ponte Ulla
19:42 – Arrival at Ponte Ulla
21:41 – Closing & next stage
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Buen Camino! 🛤️✨
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Good morning, 8 am penultimate day I’m in Ourense and there are only 120km left to Santiago the worst is over the last two days were the worst so far of my cycling life, there is no comparison so these last two days It will be a trip to Santiago I will manage, today maybe 80 and tomorrow 40, let’s see what the day brings us for now, stroll around this beautiful city Welcome to another episode of my Via de la Plata bike adventure. Today we ride from Ourense to Ponte Ulla, one of the last stages before reaching Santiago de Compostela. It’s a challenging route, with tough climbs, historic villages, and landscapes that blend the green of Galicia with the tradition of the Camino de Santiago. Get ready to pedal, because this journey is going to be intense! Old Bridge” or “Roman Bridge”. The “great bridge” was built on Roman foundations and is considered the medieval footbridge of Ourense, Spain. We leave Ourense behind, a city famous for its thermal baths and the Cathedral of San Martín. Right from the start, the path doesn’t give you a break: it begins with a steep climb toward Cudeiro. This is one of those stretches that demand strength, patience, and deep breaths. But every turn offers panoramic views of the city, reminding us that every effort is worth it. The ride remains demanding until Cudeiro, then gradually becomes smoother. We pass through villages like Tamallancos, where time seems to stand still. Stone houses, Romanesque churches, and that typical quiet of rural Galicia. It’s a moment of calm before the next climbs, perfect for regaining energy and soaking in the Camino’s atmosphere. The trail alternates between paths, paved roads, and forests. The smell of wet earth and eucalyptus accompanies every pedal. Here, we realize how Galicia is a land of contrasts: open green hills, then narrow passages among centuries-old trees. Small streams cross the path, and each stone bridge reminds us of the centuries of pilgrims who have passed this way. dead bull, died there Further ahead, the route passes near Lalín, known as the capital of the Galician cocido, a traditional dish. Even if it’s not mealtime, it’s impossible not to think about the food waiting at the end of the stage. The path here mixes rural areas and small villages, where contact with locals is always warm. A simple ‘buen camino’ from an elder at their doorstep is enough to lift your spirits. Fatigue starts to set in, but the route rewards you. The approach to Ponte Ulla is marked by fast descents and more technical sections. The landscape opens up again, revealing the Ulla river valley. This village is historic: for centuries, it has been one of the last resting points for pilgrims before Santiago. The medieval bridge that gives the town its name holds centuries of faith and passage. and I arrived at my destination today the ulla bridge only 20 km to Santiago tomorrow is quick And that concludes another stage of the Via de la Plata, from Ourense to Ponte Ulla. A route of tough climbs, peaceful villages, and breathtaking landscapes. In the next episode, the grand arrival: from Ponte Ulla to Santiago de Compostela. If you enjoyed the video, give it a like, subscribe to the channel, and follow this journey to the end. Buen Camino! Today, 85 km and 1,579 m of relentless climbs
from the steep hills of Ourense to the quiet valleys of Ponte Ula. Every petal was a reminder of
why this journey matters. Through forests, stone villages, and ancient bridges,
the Camino keeps teaching me something new. We are tired but stronger. And now,
just one step away from Santiago. Join me in the final episode as we complete
this unforgettable adventure. And don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you can
follow every stage of the journey. Buen camino!