 Day 1Vallehermoso |  Day 1Garajonay National park |  Day 2Summit of La Gomera |
|---|---|---|
 Day 2Imada |  Day 3Guarimiar Canyon |  Day 3Guarimiar Canyon |
3 days itinerant hiking in La Gomera
The program
Day 1 : Vallehermoso – Garajonay National Park – Chipude
The first day offers on a few kilometers a wide range of landscapes. During the way up (N3) to the National Park, you walk between many types of vegetation. Once on the top, you discover the ridge laurisilva forest, like in a tale. The tortuous trees are covered with moss floating according to the trade winds. Fog often creates there a fantasmagorical atmosphere…Absolutely magic! Then you go down to the other side. You go through several countryside hamlets. You also enjoy spectaculars views to the deep Valle Gran Rey Rural Park with its traditional terrace cultivation.
N2 : Walking time :3 h30 / Gradiant : +300m, -500m
N3 : Walking time : 7h / Gradiant : + 1 400m, -500m
Night : Chipude
Day 2 : Chipude- Alto de Garajonay (island summit) - Imada/Alajeró
The second day route allows you to discover some cultural, geological and botanical treasures of La Gomera. Indeed, you start your walk in the tiny village of Chipude where you can see traditional rural architecture. You get impressed by the Fortaleza, huge geological monument overlooking the first part of your journey. If you wish (N3) you can go up to the island summit (Alto de Garajonay : 1487m) which offers a 360º view to the neighbouring islands. Then you go down to the villages of Imada and Alajero.
N2 : Walking time : 5h /Gradiant : +500m, -800m
N3 : Walking time : 7h / Gradiant : + 700m, -900m
Night : Alajeró, Imada (45min walking time less), or Playa Santiago
Day 3 : Alajeró – Imada - Guarimiar - Playa Santiago
During day 3, you go through lovely villages: Alajeró located at the bottom of a holy mountain (Tagaragunche) then Imada nested between two mountains. After you go down through the most beautiful canyon of the island : Guarimiar. It narrows down along the path and at the bottow you discover a true oasis with palm trees, orange trees, mango trees and nice small stone houses. If you choose high level (N3) you go up on an amazing path sculpted into the cliff. Then you go down to Playa Santiago.
N2 : Walking time : 5h /Gradiant : +250m, -1100m
N3 : Walking time : 6h / Gradiant : + 550m, -1400m
Night : Playa Santiago
Audrey
Mountain Guide
Our advantages:
1. Itinerant hiking tour
2. Guided/selfguided:
- All time with an official guide
- First day with an official guide and self- guided the next days
3. Local person to contact in case you need during your stay
4. Flexible route: each day you can choose between a moderate (N2) or a hard (N3) level for your walk
5. Luggage transfer included for all walking days
2 possible levels for your daily route :
N2 = Moderate : between 3 and 5 hours, gradiant+ : 600m max
N3 = High between 4 and 8 hours, gradiant+ : >600m
Self-guided option
Price
Number of people..... Price per person
2 people .................................... 160 €/p
3 people .................................... 130 €/p
4 people .................................... 105 €/p
5 people .................................... 90 €/p
6 people .................................... 60 €/p
Included:
- First day with a local english speaking official guide
- Luggage transfer from Vallehermoso (day 1) to Playa Santiago (day 3)
- Transportation required for your tour from Vallehermoso (day 1) to Playa Santiago (day 3)
- Local guide phone contact during all your hiking tour
- Detailed maps and roadbook for selfguided part
Not included:
- hotels
- food
For hotels, you will be given a list with hotels where to spend a night so that you can book by yourself. If you want your hotels to be booked by a travel agency we can give you a contact.
Guided option
Price
Number of people..... Price per person
2 people .................................... 280 €/p
3 people .................................... 210 €/p
4 people .................................... 165€/p
5 people .................................... 140 €/p
6 people .................................... 115 €/p
Included:
- 3 days with a local english speaking guide
- Luggage transfer from Vallehermoso (day 1) to Playa Santiago (day 3)
- Transportation required for your tour from Vallehermoso (day 1) to Playa Santiago (day 3)
Not included
- hotels
- Food
For hotels, you will be given a list with hotels where to spend a night so that you can book by yourself. If you want your hotels to be booked by a travel agency we can give you a contact.