Another insider tip on the island is the “Puerto Gallegos” climb. This pass connects the LP-1 with the LP-109. As is so often the case in the north of La Palma, on this climb you get the great feeling of being in the jungle or rainforest. The asphalt is in good condition throughout. There are few cars on the road here. There may only be some dirt and a few stones that have broken off the steep walls on the road.
The climb begins 1 kilometer after you have passed through the "dark tunnel" of the LP-1 if you are coming from Roque del Faro. You will then see a sign with “Los Gallegos” showing you the way. A beautifully planted flower meadow also tells you that the climb begins here.
The well-known “La Tea Gran Fondo” on La Palma also includes this climb. As you climb you will notice how you push further and further into the jungle of La Palma. The forests around you are becoming increasingly dense and the air is becoming more humid.
At 4.53 kilometers and an average gradient of 7.9 percent, the climb should not be underestimated; after all, 360 meters of altitude are covered here. Once at the top you can either turn right towards Roque del Faro, or you turn left and come directly to Barlovento. (You will have to go through three unlit tunnels on the way to Barlovento. Be sure to have a light with you.)