80 km from the city of Ourense, Manzaneda is situated as the village that opens the doors of the only ski resort in Galicia, Cabeza de Manzaneda or Cabeza Grande, of 1782 msnm, the roof of the Massif Central Ourensano. In the foothills of the Big Head, very close to the river Bibei is the medieval village of Manzaneda. Unknown villa that hides a traditional urban care of mountain.

Today, there are preserved 100 of the original 400 meters of the perimeter that had the defining wall of the medieval village. The street from "Porta de Abaixo" to "Porta da Vila" offers a curious walk to know this traditional mountain architecture. At the site of the ruins of the Keep was prepared a viewpoint from which to enjoy the views of the valley dominated by the elevation on which the villa is built.

In Manzaneda you can breathe clean air, tranquility and hospitality. This villa is offered as a starting point from which to know the wonders of this municipality; enjoy the mountain gastronomy in one of the restaurants of the village, visit the centenary forest "Souto de Rozavales" and greet the millenary chestnut of "Pumbariños", give us a powerful walk on one of the mountain trails, a cultural visit of the restored Pazo da Pena...

There are many reasons to be surprised by Manzaneda, capital of the mountain in Ourense, and in Viratempos we will be happy to accompany you.

Route of the Glacial Valleys

Starting from the mountain station of Cabeza de Manzaneda, we will do a short tour of the Glacial Valleys route, walking through the most interesting areas from the point of view of the intense glacial modeling that dominates the Sierra de Queixa in the Central Massif of Ourense. We will also enjoy the traditional shelters of shepherds of the mountain, some of them still in use today.

Values for this route:

• Ethnographic
• Landscape, geological and natural

Elements of interest:

• Manzaneda Big Head Ski Resort
• Geological features of the glacial valley
• Mountain shelters for sheepers

Technical information of the route:

• Type of route: circular
• Distance: 10 km
• Technical difficulty: moderate
• Duration: 4 hours with stops
• Elevation: Positive 450 m // Negative 450 m

Price Guided Tour of Manzaneda + Trekking Glacier Valleys:

• 75 € per person. Minimum of 2 people to perform the activity

Recommendations:

• trekking shoes
• appropriate clothing
• sun protection
• water, minimum 1'5 liters per person
• light food for activity
• trekking poles
• trekking backpack
• before the activity is carried out, specific recommendations based on the weather forecast shall be given.

Includes:

• Official Galician Tourist Guide and TD1 MM
• Civil liability insurance
• Accident Insurance
• On-the-go interpretation of attractions
• Counselling prior to the activity