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La Gomera walking trip
- A unique "undiscovered" destination
- Lush vegetation in a botanical paradise
- Dense laurel forests, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986
- Amazing walks through impressive landscapes
- Accommodation in typical hotels in pretty villages
From: 455 €
Tripcode: ESSW006
2 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
La Gomera: botanical paradise of the Canary Islands
La Gomera, the greenest of the Canary Islands, lies just 30 kilometres off the coast of Tenerife, at the edge of an enormous shelf in the Atlantic Ocean. Steep cliffs along the rocky coastline give way to volcanic peaks inland. Deep gorges, or 'barrancos', limit access to many parts of the island, and tourism here is still in its early stages. The most surprising of La Gomera's treasures are found among the dense vegetation of its mysterious laurel woods, where centuries-old trees clothed in moss give the impression of a tropical rain forest. A walker's paradise, this island offers endless hiking routes, many of which follow the coastline and offer spectacular views inland toward towering volcanic peaks.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in the Canary Islands
Arrival on the island of Tenerife and ferry trip to La Gomera. Chance of spotting dolphins on the way.
Challenge: Travel to Canary Islands
Day 2: Garajonay National Park
From the houses, gardens and terraced fields of Hermigua Valley, you walk up toward Garajonay National Park, green heart of La Gomera. Here you enter the rain forest-like atmosphere of the dense laurel wood which covers most of the northern part of the island. The path continues steeply up, among the twisted trunks of laurel trees clothed in liquens and moss. From the top, you'll enjoy splendid views of the entire island and further on - to La Palma, El Hierro and the stunning volcanic peak of El Teide on Tenerife. The day ends with a short descent to Chipude.
Challenge: 13km, 600m ascent & 400m descent, 5-6 hrs walking
Day 3: From Chipude to Vallehermoso
After traversing two lovely valleys, or 'barrancos', you pass the pottery-making village of El Cercado to reach the prettiest valley on the island, Barranco de Valle Gran Rey, with its terraced fields and palm groves. Along the way, stop for lunch in Las Hayas at a traditional restaurant which serves regional specialities, before making your descent among palms, junipers, heather and laurel trees, into the Valley of Los Loros and on to your hotel.
Challenge: 14km, 250m ascent & 1130m descent, 5-6 hours walking
Day 4: Circular walk from Vallehermoso
Today's walk takes you into a somewhat drier landscape. A long gradual ascent leads up to the chapel of Santa Clara, built high on a ridge. From there, you'll enjoy breath-taking views: 700m straight down and out over the mountaintops to the sea. Then, following a well-maintained (though very steep) path, you walk down to a tiny cove along the coast. Return on foot to the village of Vallehermoso.
Challenge: 14km, 600 or 680m ascent and descent, 5-6 hours walking
Day 5: Back through Garajonay to Hermigua
Walking up and out of the valley, then by way of Las Rosas, you reach the Garajonay National Park visitors' centre. Following a descent into the Barranco de Argoto, you later ascend to the vista point at Chorillo to enjoy views some 800m down into the valley. The path continues on high, then later makes a steep descent down to Hermigua.
Challenge: 12km, 900m ascent and descent, 5.5 hours walking
Day 6: A view to El Teide
Today's walk starts with a short, steep ascent. Your route then leads you into a fruit-producing region full of banana groves. Then the landscape changes abruptly. A wide path crosses stark surroundings with sparse vegetation, passing several barrancos on its way toward the blue sea. Succulents and cacti carpet the ground, while ahead you enjoy one of the weeks highlights: fabulous views of Tenerife and El Teide Peak.
Challenge: 12km, 430m in ascent / descent, 4 hrs walking
Day 7: From Hermigua to San Sebastián
Choice of walking routes today, both routes begin with a short transfer. The shorter walk starts at Las Casetas, with a short ascent. You then start downhill on steep terrain along the coast. Beautiful views to the sea, with Tenerife and Pico del Teide in the distance. The longer route takes you to the vista point at Degollada de Peraza, then through a stunning landscape on the southeast coast of the island. Some sections traverse high terrain, but paths are well-maintained and way-marked. The last part takes you past a beach, where you can stop for a swim. A lovely way to end your week on Gomera.
Challenge: Min 9.5km, 260m in ascent, 600m in descent, 3 hrs
Day 8: Departure from Tenerife
Your trip comes to an end today after breakfast. Ferry back to Tenerife and flight home.
Challenge: Travel from Canary Islands.
Practical info
Included:
- 7 nights accommodation, on a bed and breakfast basis
- Transfer on day 2
- Luggage transport on days 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7
- Detailed route descriptions and maps (scale 1:25.000)
Not Included:
- Lunches and dinneres
- Additional transfers
- Ferry from Los Cristianos (Tenerife) to San Sebastián (La Gomera)
- Personal expenses such as phone calls, tips, etc.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned in this program
Optional Services:
- Extra nights may be booked at any of the standard accommodations, or at hotels near Port Los Cristianos (on Tenerife) or near the Tenerife-Sur airport
- Ferry passage from Los Cristianos (Tenerife) to San Sebastian (La Gomera)
- Taxi transfer from Tenerife-Norte airport to Port Los Cristianos
Reviews
Start: San Sebastian de la Gomera
Finish: San Sebastian de la Gomera
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Year round
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 455 €/person |
| in triple room: | 490 €/person |
| in single room: | 590 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 470 €/person |
| in triple room: | 505 €/person |
| in single room: | 605 €/person |