La Gomera hiking list
To discover the "magic" of La Gomera, nothing better than to go by foot!
La Gomera has more than 650km of trails and has a variety of landscapes absolutely amazing!
Its altitude (peak at 1487m), its steep land, its numerous canyons and valleys allow different microclimates (from subtropical to arid through the Mediterranean climate). This island is a real mini-continent!
This extraordinary nature is protected by numerous Natural Protected areas, The Garajonay National Park is the best known but not the only one (Majona Natural Park, Cabrito Natural Monument, Landscapes Protected of Orone, Valle Gran Rey Rural Park...). In addition, the entire island is cataloged as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Different Hiking level :
N1 = Easy: duration: from 1 to3 hours, Height difference +: max 200m
N2 = Intermediate: duration: from 3 to 5 hours, Height difference+: max 600m
N3 = High: duration: from 4 to 8 hours, Height difference+: > de 600m
Below a non-exhaustive and orientative list of the hikes that we offer.
If you would like to book an excursion, please tell us which tour (s) you are interested in.
If you have a specific request, do not hesitate to ask us for advice.
In the event of bad weather, we can modify or cancel the excursion initially planned.
Garajonay National Park
Hike 1 (N1) : El Cedro
Interests: Laurel forest, botanicalRestaurant possible
Option A: 2h Height dif : +200, -200m
Option B: 1h Height dif: +100, -100m
Hike 2 (N1) : The magic forest
Interests: Laurel forest, botanicalRestaurant possible
Option A : 2h Height dif: +180m et -180m
Option B : 1h Height dif: +100m et -100m
Option C : 3h Height dif: +250m et -250m
Hike 3 (N1) Peak of La Gomera
Interests: summit, views, archeologyOption A: 2h Height dif: +200, -200m
Option B: 1h Height dif: +100, -100m
Hike 4 (N2) : Following the water
Interests: wide variety of landscapes, valley of Hermigua, Laurel forest, views, waterfallRestaurant possible
Walking duration: 5h Height dif: +600 & -600m
Hike 5 (N3) : Large loop of the Park
Interests: Laurel forest, botanical, views, summitWalking duration: 6h Height dif: +500m et -500m
Hike 6 (N3) : Los Roques (the rocks)
Interests: wide variety of landscapes, Laurel forest, views, natural monument of "Los Roques", typical hamlet, La Laja valleyWalking duration: 6h Height dif: +700 et -700m
The south of La Gomera
Hike 7 (N1) : Imada & Guarimiar
Interest: charming Imada village and the most spectacular canyon of the island, view on Agando (natural monument)Walking duration: 2h Height dif: -500 (can also be done going up)
Hike 8 (N1) : Lomadas & beaches
Interests: views, archeology, ethnography, typical hamlet, beaches (possibility to swim at the end of the hike)Walking duration: 2h30 Height dif: -800m
Hike 9 (N1) & (N2) : Imada
Interests: charming village of Imada, viewsRestaurant possible
Option A : 1h Height dif: +100m et -100m
Option B : 2h30 Height dif: +300m et -300m
Hike 10 (N2) : Troglodyte village
Interests: views, archeology, ethnographyRestaurant possible
Walking duration: 3h Height dif: -250m & +250m
Hike 11 (N2) : Summit & Imada
Interests: summit, views, archeology, charming village of ImadaWalking duration: 4h30 Height dif: +200m & -800m
Hike 12 (N3) : Southern canyons
Interest: views, charming village of Imada, 2 canyons different and superbRestaurant possible
Walking duration: 5h Height dif: +600m & -600m
The South-East of La Gomera
Hike 13 (N1/2): Nat Reserve Majona
Interests: view, natural park, botanical, geologyWalking duration: 2h30 Height dif: +250 et -250m
Hike 14 (N2): Los Roques & La Laja
Interests: views, valley and adorable village of La Laja, geology, natural monument of Los RoquesWalking duration: 3h45 Height dif: +600 et -600m
Hike 15 (3): Wild Canyon Cabrito
Interest: spectacular canyon del Cabrito classified natural monument, geology, beaches (possibility of swimming)Walking duration: 5h30 Height dif: +400 & -1000m
The West and the South-West Of La Gomera
Hike 16 (N2) : Rural villages
Interests: views, agricultural areas, forestRestaurant possible
Walking duration: 3h Height dif: +300m & -300m
Hike 17 (N3) : Rural Park Gran Rey
Interests: views, Rural Park Valle Gran ReyRestaurant possible
Walking duration: 5h Height dif: +860m & -860m
Hike 18 (N3) : The West & Palmeraies
Interests: views, geological formation, etnography, palm honey, variety of landscapes, natural area of Lomo del CarretónRestaurant possible
Walking duration: 6h Height dif: +750m & -750m
The North-East of La Gomera
Hike 19 (N2) : La Caleta
Interests: views, coastal path, Majona nature parkOption A : 3h Height dif: +450m & -450m
Option B : 4h Height dif: +450m & -450m
Hike 20 (N2) : San Pedro
Interests: views, Hermigua valley, waterfallWalking duration: 3h Height dif: +450m & -450m
Hike 4 (N3) : Following the water
Interests: wide variety of landscapes, valley of Hermigua, Laurel forest, views, waterfallRestaurant possible
Walking duration: 5h Height dif: +600 & -600m
The north of La Gomera
Hike 21 (N1/2) : Abrante
Interests: views of Agulo, red dunes, Palmita Valley, visitor center of GarajonayRestaurante possible
Walking duration: 2h Height dif: +250m & -250m
Hike 22 (N2) : La Palmita
Interests: Palmita valley, visitor center of Garajonay, agricultural areasRestaurante possible
Walking duration: 2h30 Height dif: +300m & -300m
Hike 23 (N2/N3) : Agulo
Interests: Agulo, the prettiest village of La Gomera, views, Abrante views, red dunes, visitor center of GarajonayRestaurante possible
Walking duration: 4h30 Height dif: +600m & -600m
The North-West of La Gomera
Hike 24 (N1/2) : La encantadora
Interests: views, typical villages, agricultural zones, dam of the encantadoraWalking duration: 2h Height dif: +280m & -280m
Hike 25 (N2) : Roque Cano
Interests: views, geology, Natural monument of Roque Cano, dam of the encantadoraWalking duration: 4h30 Height dif: +550m & -550m
Hike 26 (N3) : Santa clara
Interests: mountain and sea views, forest, agricultural areasWalking duration: 6h Height dif: +800m & -800m