Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to day walks and treks on the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the smallest Canary Islands, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
The 33 day walks range from 7 to 20km (4–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the La Gomera and El Hierro sections are described in 4 stages covering 86km (53 miles). The GR132, a circular long-distance walk around La Gomera, is also included, covering 133km (83 miles) over 6 stages with 2 variants provided.
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1:50,000 maps included for each walk
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GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
- Easy access from San Sebastián and Valverde
- Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands
Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Location Geology Wildlife National parks The Fortunate Isles Getting there When to go Accommodation Health and safety Food and drink Language Money Communications Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro What to take Waymarking and access Maps Emergencies Using this guide La Gomera Introduction Getting there Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Tourist information offices Walk 1 San Sebasti#xe1;n and Jarag#xe1;n Walk 2 Los Roques and La Laja Walk 3 Degollada de Peraza and Contreras Walk 4 Los Roques and Benchijigua Walk 5 Pajaritos to Playa de Santiago Walk 6 Igualero to La Dama Walk 7 Chipude and Barranco de Argaga Walk 8 Chipude and La Matanza Walk 9 La Laguna Grande and Alto de Garajonay Walk 10 El Cercado and Valle Gran Rey Walk 11 Las Hayas, Arure and Valle Gran Rey Walk 12 Vallehermoso to Chorros de Epina Walk 13 Vallehermoso and Cumbre de Chijer#xe9; Walk 14 Vallehermoso and Los Loros Walk 15 Hermigua and Aguló Walk 16 Alto de Garajonay to Hermigua Walk 17 Santa Catalina and La Caleta Walk 18 GR 132: San Sebasti#xe1;n to Playa de Santiago Walk 19 GR 132: Playa de Santiago to La Dama Walk 20 GR 132: La Dama to Arure Walk 21 GR 132: Arure to Playa de Vallehermoso Walk 22 GR 132: Arure to Vallehermoso Walk 23 GR 132a: Playa de Vallehermoso to Santa Catalina Walk 24 GR 132b: Vallehermoso to Santa Catalina Walk 25 GR 132: Santa Catalina to San Sebasti#xe1;n Walk 26 GR 131: Playa de Vallehermoso to Chipude Walk 27 GR 131: Chipude to San Sebasti#xe1;n El Hierro Introduction Getting there Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Tourist information offices Walk 28 Valverde and La Caleta Walk 29 Valverde and Puerto de La Estaca Walk 30 Valverde, Echedo and El Mocanal Walk 31 Valverde to La Peña Walk 32 La Peña, San Andr#xe9;s and El Mocanal Walk 33 Puerto de La Estaca, La Cuesta and Tiñor Walk 34 Mirador de Isora and Las Playas Walk 35 El Pinar to Cala de Tacorón Walk 36 El Pinar to La Restinga Walk 37 Ermita de Los Reyes to El Pinar Walk 38 El Pinar to Sabinosa Walk 39 La Dehesa Circuit Walk 40 Sabinosa to El Frontera Walk 41 El Frontera and Los Llanillos Walk 42 Guinea and San Andr#xe9;s Walk 43 Las Puntas and Guinea Walk 44 GR 131: Orchilla to Fuente de Llanía Walk 45 GR 131: Fuente de Llanía to Estaca/Tamaduste Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Topographical glossary Appendix C Useful contacts
