This year we have returned to our previous format for the walks programme, but have brought you some great new walks to try. We will still be walking in the four different areas on the four walks each week (plus the optional Masca gorge walk and Sunday Charity walks, but experience has taught us to use the walk best suited to the conditions on the day. Each year the walks change so if you came last year you can expect a different spectacular programme this year.
There will be an afternoon Charity walk, of about 3 hrs., along the coast, alternating from Santa Ursula or San Pedro every Sunday from 23rd. November.
The duration of our Sat., Mon., Weds., Thursday walks remain unchanged at between 4-5 hours duration.
Please note that the Masca Gorge can be arranged, on Sundays, providing there is a minimum of eight people. Please contact us for more details.
The four main walking areas are each described briefly below. If you book for two weeks you will visit the same area again but the walk will be very different. If you arrive on Friday the first walk will be Saturday. If you arrive on Tuesday the first walk will be Wednesday.
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| 1. | MONTANA BLANCA.This wide-track, steady climb, brings us to a superb view over the northern coast, eastwards to the Anaga mountains. We examine the “Teide Eggs” before a delightful walk to a National Park village and café. 4.5 hrs. NEW!
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357 m |
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450 m |
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| 2. | WALK UNDER THE STARS.
A unique experience; an evening walk on the “Lunar Landscape” of the National Park, under a brilliant display of constellations, with fantastical rock shapes silhouetted around us. Special start time. 4 hrs. NEW!
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150 m |
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225 m |
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MONTANA CERRILLAR. A little-known circular walk takes in some splendid views of the observatory and the whole of the south-eastern sector of the National Park, including Montana Blanca and Mt. Teide .. Geological contrasts surround us as we continue to El Portillo and the Visitors Centre and the café. 4 hrs. Return of an old favourite. |
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430 m |
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430 m |
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| 4. | TENO ALTA.
From the Hermitage on the north side of the Teno Alta, we climb steadily up to the plateau, passing isolated goat farms. Views of the north-west lighthouse and Las Palmas appear and then we circle around the plateau to view the island of La Gomera from the most dramatic coastal scenery on the island. 4 hrs. NEW
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550 m |
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50 m |
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| 5. | ERJOS-MASCA
This wonderful wide-track path takes us up to the saddle between the Gala mountains with astounding views of La Gomera to the west and the Santiago valley on the south. The following ridge walk, between the El Palmar valley and the Masca coast must be the finest on the island. 4.5hrs. Return of an old favourite.
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360 m |
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450 m |
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| 6. | CROSSING THE LAVA STREAMS.From the base of the Chinyero volcano monument we cross the lava stream, 100 years after its eruption, and walk up to the canal which supplies water to the South from a galleria. We then continue, to cross the Garachico volcano (last eruption 1704) before exploring the remains of the campsite of Arenas Negras, destroyed by the September ’07 fire. 4.5 hrs.
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265 m |
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350 m |
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MASCA GORGE (medium).
Perhaps the most visually-stunning gorge you'll ever walk up (the safest way, but you must be sure-footed and prepared for a littlescrambling in places). We take the short boat ride from Los Gigantes before the 2,000 ft.climb to Masca. 4hrs. Prior booking required - before 6pm. Friday. Departs Sundays.ascent | |
600 m |
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0 m |
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| 8. | PUNTA DEL HIDALGO-LAS CARBONERAS.A challenging but steady climb, amongst dramatic mountain scenery, takes us up to the amazing village of the caves-Chimenada. Panoramic views as we then circle the Carboneras rock, of El Batan and the “Little Matterhorn” of Taborno. 4.5 hrs. NEW!
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720 m |
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150 m |
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| 9. | TAGANANA-AFUR.
After a spectacular drive to dramatically-situated village of Taganana, we climb up to the ridge to admire the view north-east along the coast before descending to the rock-pool in the Afur valley. Now a delightful circular walk amongst terraced plots and cave dwellings brings us to the pretty village square and a well-earned drink in the café. 4hrs. New!
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650 m |
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455 m |
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| 10. | PEDRO ALVAREZ-BAJAMAR.
The ridge above Pedro Alvarez reveals both the north and south coasts of the island with Mt. Teide magnificently positioned in between. After a contrasting walk through the silva –laurel forest, we descend, steeply at first, towards the north coast and Bajamar. 4.5hrs. Swim in the Bajamar sea-water pools-option.
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285 m |
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750 m |
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| 11. | OBSERVATORY-PIEDRA LA ROSA.
The observatory, on the ridge at 6,500 ft. is our starting point for a traverse, below the ridge, with fabulous views of the north coast and the Orotava valley. We then sit atop Mt. Limon for lunch before descending into the pine forest and the aptly-named Rose rock. 4 hrs. | | 50 m |
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680 m |
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| 12. | UNDER THE ORGANOS
We begin by following the Candalaria trail, then part of the Organos trail, with splendid views to the coast, before visiting a galleria. We descend to La Caldera and follow a level track with a fine view of Mt. Teide before reaching Aguamensa and the restaurant.4 hrs.
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270 m |
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350 m |
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| 13. | LA CORONA-BARRANCO RUIZ.
A short climb takes us up to an amazing view of the Orotava valley from the western ridge. We then climb steadily past terraced fields with extensive views of the north coast. An ancient camino takes us down to Icod El Alta and there we enter the head of barranco Ruiz, with its impressive cliffs, before descending to the coast. 4.5 hrs
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300 m |
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