The PR-G 266 Ruta das Aldeas de Montederramo passes through the village of Sas do Monte. In the municipality of Montederramo, the route description alternates between paths along the Río Mao, meadows, and old trails lined with stone walls; it also includes a climb to the Serra do Burgo and a steep descent into the valley. The Pozo da Mioteira in the parish of Sas do Monte (San Pedro) offers a different, specific connection to the area: a spring framed in granite, with a livestock watering trough and a neighboring washhouse. The hiking route and the spring complex thus stand side by side as distinct topics for planning a trip.

Hiking on the PR-G 266

The route begins on fishermen’s paths along the Río Mao and continues to the mill at Ponte Mazaira. Along the way, the PR-G 266 climbs to the Serra do Burgo, then descends steeply to the valley floor. Near the recreational area on the Río Mao, the paths give way to meadows and old trails lined with stone walls. The river area, meadows, and stone path boundaries create distinct sections along the route as described. The change in elevation at the Serra is another specific feature.

As a shorter option, the route description lists a 9 km loop signposted at the level of the village of As Lamelas. This gives you a specific distance to plan around; at the same time, you should take the described climb to the Serra do Burgo and steep descent into account as indications of the terrain. Distance and terrain profile answer different questions when choosing a hike: How long is the listed loop, and what climbs characterize the route as described?

Before setting out, it is advisable to check the current trail conditions and signage. This lets you adjust your plans to the route description and the conditions on site.

Pozo da Mioteira: Spring and Structure

The Pozo da Mioteira is located at A Mioteira–O Pozo in the parish of Sas do Monte (San Pedro), in the municipality of Montederramo. The complex comprises a spring framed in granite, an adjoining livestock watering trough, and a neighboring washhouse. The spring structure is shaped like a chapel: it is almost entirely set into a wall and covered by a single-piece granite roof with a one-sided slope.

The details bring the structure into focus: the wall encloses almost the entire spring, while the sloping granite roof forms its top. The watering trough and washhouse add two more structures to the spring. The focus here is therefore on construction and layout, while the PR-G 266 is described mainly in terms of its route, terrain, and distance.

If you are interested in the spring, check the current access and condition of the site before visiting. This is a useful addition to your hiking plans, without mistaking details about the structure for a guarantee that the site can be visited.

Religious Significance

The Igrexa de Sas do Monte (Parroquial de San Pedro) is also located in the village of Sas do Monte. In the 2025_12 update of the Plan Básico Autonómico, it is classified in category ART.

For the broader travel overview: Montederramo.