Up and down on an island loop of La Gomera – GR 132
Hiking Collection by Michi1001
7
days
5-8 h
/ day
133 km
6,560 m
6,720 m
You’ll pass at least one settlement each day, but as the island is sparsely populated, you should plan your food carefully. Not all wells have water at all times, so always plan an emergency reserve. Even in winter, the sun can be very strong here. So, remember to wear sunscreen and don't hesitate to ask the locals for water in an emergency, they’ll be happy to help you out.
There’s a lack of accommodation at several of the stage end points. Where they do exist, it’s best to book your accommodation in advance. Wild camping is not officially allowed, but as long as you respect property rights and nature reserves, there’s nothing wrong with the occasional overnight stay in the open. Equip yourself with a sleeping mat, a light sleeping bag, a small stove and a tarp, in case of rain. Please refrain from using open fires, as forest fires are unfortunately a too regular occurrence in the Canary Islands. You can usually find shelter from the wind between stone walls or even in caves or abandoned buildings. And remember to take your rubbish with you and dispose of it in the nearest village.
The best way to get to La Gomera is by ferry from Tenerife. From Tenerife South Airport, you can reach the ferry port in Los Cristianos in 20 minutes by taxi and cross over to San Sebastián on La Gomera. There are two ferry companies: Las Armas is cheaper, while Fred Olsen is quicker, with its spectacular trimaran.
Enjoy your adventures on this, the most pristine of all the Canary Islands.
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08:10
24.4km
3.0km/h
1,220m
1,190m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The first stage on your tour of La Gomera begins in San Sebastián. This city forms the economic center of the island, here the ferries to the neighboring islands dock and depart. In the alleys you will find cozy bars and all sorts of shops, in case you forgot something.
The first day of your circular
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05:17
14.6km
2.8km/h
840m
840m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.Today's stage takes you from Hermigua to the beach of Vallehermoso. The typical landscape of the island with many palm trees, heather bushes and small sections through the forest offers a lot of variety together with the many fantastic views.
From the beach you follow the coastal road past cultivated
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06:57
18.4km
2.6km/h
1,000m
990m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.At the beginning of today's hiking day, a steep but very beautiful climb from the beach to the Mirador Montana de Alcala awaits you. Once you have reached it and enjoyed the wonderful view, the path runs more leisurely uphill on a ridge. This is the geologically oldest part of the island and features
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05:00
12.7km
2.5km/h
650m
910m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.Today's stage is the shortest of your trip, but a unique landscape awaits you again. Your destination is the beautiful Valle Gran Rey. Nowhere else on La Gomera will you find so many accommodations, nice people and bathing opportunities. Despite the increasing number of tourists, the valley has retained
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06:36
18.5km
2.8km/h
1,010m
800m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.Well, fit again? If not, now you will! Buy some groceries and stock up on water, because it's back into the wilderness. Follow the riverbed of the Barranco to the small town of El Guro. After the church, where you can fill up your drinking water again, it goes steeply up the valley flank.
At Degollada
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07:43
23.4km
3.0km/h
960m
1,120m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.Today you hike from La Dama via Alajeró to Playa de Santiago. Basically it goes up the mountain once, to Alajeró and then down again. The typical landscape of La Gomera takes you past some gorges again. Large parts of the way up you are on the way to the Barranco de la Negra. This is part of the Orone
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07:02
20.7km
2.9km/h
880m
870m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.The last stage does not take you as high into the mountains as the previous ones. But it runs through mostly uninhabited area, so you can get some rest before you return to the hustle and bustle of the island's capital.
There are four wonderful beaches waiting for you, which also invite you to swim due
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Collection Stats
- Activities7
- Distance133 km
- Duration46:45 h
- Elevation6,560 m6,720 m
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