In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationCanary Islands / La Gomera
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions131.59 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
La Gomera, considered the jewel of the Canary Islands, is the ideal place for a hiking trip through mountains, forests, and along the sea . Explore it and discover its secrets during these 8 days immersed in nature and local life, almost entirely car-free. With its rugged landscapes and stunning vegetation, you'll experience a complete change of scenery in an environment preserved and cherished by the locals. This trip guarantees exceptional views and a total escape on this magical island!
The highlights
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A true island crossing with 5 days of walking!
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La Gomera: a hiker's paradise thanks to its diverse landscapes
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Tailor-made transport: book the flights you want as an option!
Photos
Marie-pierre - verified review - december 2024
Marie-pierre - verified review - december 2024
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 3h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 817 m
- Average daily descent: 892 m
Management
French
Program
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South Tenerife
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Individual arrival at Tenerife South Airport, transfer* at your leisure to your accommodation in El Medano (approximately 15 minutes from the airport). Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore this charming seaside town. Meals are not included. *Airport-hotel transfer included if you booked your flights with usDay 1 -
Hermigua - Garajonay National Park
- Transportation Ferry - 01h30 - 45km
- Activity Autre
- Positive elevation gain 850 m
- Negative elevation 850 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We depart early for the port of Los Cristianos and arrive in La Gomera in the morning, where we meet our guide who will accompany us throughout our trek. For this first hike, we'll have the chance to discover a little corner of emerald in Garajonay National Park. This walk will take us to Presa de los Tiles, a small reservoir with a charming stream flowing through the greenery upstream. We'll be able to admire a magnificent waterfall where Canary Island pigeons nest. This route will lead us through the laurel forest with splendid views of the La Gomera landscape, particularly Hermigua and its banana plantations.Day 2 -
Roque Cano - Vallehermoso
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
On our second hike in La Gomera, we crossed the north of the island. We reached the Abrante viewpoint, overlooking the village of Agulo, offering one of the most beautiful panoramas on the island. We had the opportunity to visit the Garajonay National Park Visitor Center, where information about the island is presented in an engaging and entertaining way. Continuing our walk, we entered the heath forest and then arrived at Roque Cano, the towering rock that guards and watches over the peaceful village of Vallehermoso.Day 3 -
Vallehermoso - Garajonay National Park - Chipude
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1400 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Botany enthusiasts will be impressed by this third stage. The ascent to the national park takes us through all levels of vegetation. Upon reaching the highest point, we discover the Laurysilva ridge: gnarled trees covered in moss, like long "beards" swaying in the trade winds, all enveloped in mist… Absolutely magical! Then, we descend gently down the southern slope. We pass through several mountain villages and enjoy views of the spectacular Valle Gran Rey Rural Park, characterized by its terraced fields.Day 4 -
Chipude - Island Summit - Alajero
- Transportation Car - 00h10 - 20km
- Activity Autre
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This itinerary, designed for our fourth day of hiking, allows us to discover some of La Gomera's cultural, geological, and botanical gems. Our hike begins in the village of Chipude, where we can admire the traditional local architecture. La Fortaleza, an imposing geomorphological formation, overlooks the first half of our stage. A detour to Alto de Garajonay, the island's highest peak at 1487 meters, offers spectacular views of the island and its neighbors. We then descend to the village of Alajeró.Day 5 -
Alajero - Guarimiar - Playa Santiago
- Transportation Car - 00h10 - 20km
- Activity Autre
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 1400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, we'll have a short transfer to take us back to where we finished yesterday's hike. During this fifth stage, we'll explore charming villages: Alajeró, nestled in a palm grove at the foot of the sacred Tagaragunche mountain, and then the lovely hamlet of Imada, tucked away in the mountains. We'll then begin our descent into the stunning Guarimiar Canyon, which narrows as the hike progresses. At the bottom of the canyon, we'll discover a true oasis with its palm trees, mango trees, avocado trees, and pretty little stone houses. Afterward, we'll climb back up a beautiful path built into the cliff face before descending another side to Playa Santiago.
Day 6 -
Ayamosna - San Sebastian
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 1100 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
For our last hike on La Gomera, we trek through an arid landscape, near an old village and the distinctive El Sombrero rock. Then, we descend gradually into the Barranco El Cabrito ravine, with its steep walls and a magnificent promontory worthy of the greatest Westerns! For lunch, the secluded and austere Playa de la Guancha welcomes us for a swim (unsupervised) if we so desire. We are captivated by the majestic Mount Teide rising before us, watching over San Sebastian de La Gomera, our destination.
At the end of the day, we take the ferry back to Tenerife for our last night. Dinner at your leisure in the small resort of El Médano and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 7 -
Tenerife (end of stay)
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay in the morning after breakfast. Transfer to the airport at your leisure, according to your flight schedule. Meals not included. *Transfer included if you booked your flights with us.Day 8
Note
This itinerary is provided as a guide only: depending on weather and operational conditions, your tour guide may modify this itinerary for your safety and that of the group.
Accommodation
During this touring trip, you will sleep in different apartments or hotels in double rooms chosen for their comfort and location:
- On days 1 and 7, you will be staying in El Medano, in the south of Tenerife. You will be accommodated at the Durazno Apartments, ideally located near the seafront and equipped with everything you need for cooking and sleeping.
- On day 2, you will stay at the Los Telares aparthotel in Hermigua. This aparthotel features an outdoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxing after the day's hike.
- On day 3, you stop in the village of Vallehermoso, at the Triana II apartments. It's a small, comfortable hotel with 19 rooms.
- On day 5, you stop in Imada and spend the night in an apartment belonging to the owner of the village bar/restaurant.
- On day 6, you reach the seaside at Playa Santiago and stay at the Orone apartments. These are fully equipped, modern, and comfortable studios, right on the beach, ideal for relaxing after this beautiful trek.
Some accommodations may be subject to change depending on availability.
Price details
The price includes
- The program transfers
- Accommodation in a shared double room
- All meals except those marked as "free"
- Guided by a French-speaking local guide
- The visits scheduled in the program
The price does not include
- International flight Paris / Tenerife South round trip
- Air taxes
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers (if you did not book your flights with us)
- Insurance
- Registration fees
- The contribution to carbon neutrality for your trip to the Canary Islands (if you book your flight with us): €8 per person
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Meals noted as free in the day-by-day
- Any personal entrance fees to sites and museums (few sites charge admission on Tenerife and La Gomera)
- Tips for the local staff (at your discretion)
Options
- Additional nights BEFORE the stay : CHF137.22 / unit
- Additional nights AFTER the stay : CHF137.22 / unit
- Return transfer between the airport and the accommodation : CHF137.22 / reservation
- Single room supplement for the entire duration of your stay : CHF393.36 / person
- Serenity Option: Flights and Transfers : CHF86.91 / reservation
- One-way transfer from El Medano to Tenerife South Airport for 1 to 7 people : CHF45.74 / unit
- One-way transfer from El Medano to Tenerife North Airport for 1 to 7 people : CHF173.81 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Hiking shoes
- Lightweight shoes to wear in the evening in towns and villages
- Swimming shoes
- 1.5L Water Bottle
- Pocket knife
- Sunglasses
- Flashlight
Clothing to bring
- Underwear
- Hiking pants
- Shorts
- Fleece jackets
- T-shirts (technical preferred)
- Rain poncho or Gore-tex type waterproof jacket
- Hat
- Pair of gloves and hat
- Swimsuit and bath towel
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Marie-pierre
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