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Alto de Garajonay

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Alto de Garajonay

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Alto de Garajonay

Name: Alto de Garajonay
Rating: 2

Recommended by 29 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional de Garajonay

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Location: Vallehermoso, Isla De La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. San Sebastian de La Gomera – Alto de Garajonay loop from San Sebastián de la Gomera

104km

08:31

3,250m

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2. San Sebastian de La Gomera – View of Roque de Agando loop from La Calera

126km

10:39

4,190m

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3. Garajonay National Park – La Laguna Grande loop from Playa de Santiago

100km

08:24

3,210m

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Philip

November 12, 2017

The Alto de Garajonay is the highest point of the eponymous National Park and thus the island. When the clouds clear, you have an excellent view of the entire island as well as the neighboring islands.

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Kalle

December 19, 2021

Super nice view, sometimes up to El Teide on Tenerife 💥👌👍🌞

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An Argentona

January 13, 2024

It is the highest point on the island with an altitude of approximately 1485 metres above sea level. It is located in the municipality of Vallehermoso.

In geological terms, Alto de Garajonay was formed during the second volcanic cycle of La Gomera, between 5 and 2 million years ago, and is composed mainly of basaltic and trachybasaltic lava flows. The vegetation in the area includes fayal-brezal, a type of scrubland, and humid monteverde with heather.

In addition, the high point has been a place of archaeological importance, where animal sacrifice altars belonging to the aboriginal Gomera culture have been found. These findings suggest that the area was a large religious centre on an island scale for the aborigines.

Garajonay National Park, where Alto de Garajonay is located, is famous for its laurel forest, a type of humid evergreen forest. This park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is also a Biosphere Reserve. It is the fourth and youngest national park in the Canary Islands and attracts a considerable number of visitors every year.

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Elevation 1,460 m

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Location: Vallehermoso, Isla De La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. San Sebastian de La Gomera – Alto de Garajonay loop from San Sebastián de la Gomera

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