Las Herrerías

León

The last village before the steep climb to O Cebreiro — a green valley of slate roofs and forges.

A short history

Named for the iron forges (herrerías) once powered by the Valcarce river, this hamlet is the traditional staging point before tackling the punishing 700-metre climb into Galicia.

What to see

Iron-age forge ruins along the river
Pre-climb pasture views
Horseback option up to O Cebreiro

Where to eat

Casa Polín
Paraíso del Bierzo

Where to sleep

Albergue Miriam
Casa Lixa
Paraíso del Bierzo