3 stages of ◆Camino del Guanche◆ Including transport of luggage & persons, maps, descriptions & GPX-files – Difficulty: ▲▲▲△△
Camino del Guanche
El Hierro trail GR 131 – 3 stages
▸ Includes 4 nights in strategic accommodation, bed & breakfast basis.
▸ 3 self-guided stages through El Hierro trail GR 131.
▸ We organise all the necessary luggages transfers from hotel to hotel.
▸ Optional extension to 1 week with 3 additional stages on GR 132
from
399 £
per person
full itinerary from 3 stages: 38,4 Km
total climbs:△ 1576 mts
total drops: ▽ 1473 mts
STAGES AND ACCOMMODATION:
arrival to El Hierro
arrival transfer on your own
1st night in Valverde > Hotel Boomerang
1st: Tamaduste - San Andrés
walking distance: 11,6 km | 7,2 Miles
total climbs: + 1.049 m | + 3441 ft
total drops: – 20 m | – 66 ft
2nd night in Valverde > Hotel Boomerang
2nd: San Andrés - Cruz de Los Reyes
walking distance: 10 Km | 6,2 Miles
total climbs: + 382 m | +1253 ft
total drops: – 60 | – 197 ft
3rd night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
3rd: Cruz de Los Reyes - Faro of Orchilla
walking distance: 16,8 Km | 10,4 Miles
total climbs: + 145 m | +476 ft
total drops: – 1393 m | – 4570 ft
4th night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
departure day or extension to one week
departure transfer to the airport on your own
extension to one week, with 3 optional walks
Optional: Sabinosa - Mirador de Bascos
OPTIONAL 1:
walking distance: 11,6 Km | 7,2 Miles
total climbs: + 874 m | + 2866 ft
total drops: – 883 m | – 2897 ft
5th night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
Optional: Camino de Jinama - Mirador de la Peña
OPTIONAL 2:
walking distance: 13,6 Km | 8,4 Miles
total climbs: + 919 m | +3015 ft
total drops: – 654 m | – 2146 ft
7th night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
Optional: San Salvador - Mirador de Isora
OPTIONAL 3:
walking distance: 11 Km | 6,8 Miles
total climbs: + 157 m | +515 ft
total drops: – 635 m | – 2083 ft
6th night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
departure day
departure transfer to the airport on your own
SEE DIFFICULTY LEVEL
This programme is for you if you are in excellent physical condition; if you can cover steep slopes and have no vertigo or health problems; if you regularly do long walks and consider yourself a good sportsman, love nature and are respectful of the environment.
Videoconference information – personalised information by video-talk on your arrival day
Information material – maps to be picked up at the hotel reception, upon arrival
GPX Tracs – to follow your tourss with your mobile device
Taxi transfers – all necessary transfers for each route
Support 24h – we keep permanently in touch with you throughout your stay to solve any problem or doubt you may have
Choose your dates now and book your trip !
Any arrival date is possible – you decide the dates you want to do this programme. We just need to check first the availability in the different accommodations.
Booking: With a firts payment of 150 €, book now and guarantee your trip. We will confirm your reserve within 24 hours. But in the case of accommodations unavailability, we will refund the paid amount or propose alternative dates.
Get in advance !! …and get a 6% discount for bookings made 90 daysbefore the arrival date.
Get in advance !! …and get a 6% discount for bookings made 90 daysbefore the arrival date.
4 | 3 stages | 5 days: 465 € per person in double room – 2 persons
Want to include other islands in your trip? You will save on ferry transfers or inter-island flights. We organise free of charge the connections between islands for you!
The Guanches were the ancient inhabitants of the Canary Islands until the arrival of the Spaniards. The Guanche population is of Berber origin and it is assumed that they arrived on the islands around 1800 years ago. They developed differently on each island, so they have been given different names depending on the island: Benahoritas on La Palma; Bimbaches on El Hierro; Guanches on Tenerife and La Gomera…
But their way of life and customs were similar: they lived by herding, berry picking and local fishing. They lived in caves and did not know how to use metals. They did not sail, so there was no interaction between the tribes on the different islands.
In their journeys on foot with their herds, they used paths and trails previously marked by the animals. They used these trails to reach places suitable for grazing, crossed deep ravines and maintained relations with the various menceyatos of each island.
Today these trails are for the enjoyment of contemporary hikers and have technical designations such as GR 130 or GR 131. But we, in homage to those hardened hikers of the past, prefer to call them…
Camino del Guanche
Connect several islands
For more than 2 islands, we organise free of charge the connections between those islands that are arranged consecutively (next to each other).
This offer is not valid for islands with other intervening islands (e.g. La Gomera and Gran Canaria – La Palma and Lanzarote – Fuerteventura and Tenerife).
Take out a Cancellation Insurance for your trip just for a few pounds and get a full refund of everything you would have paid, including your flights.
El Hierro has remained hidden from mass tourism. The island is one of the best kept treasures of the Canary Islands archipelago. And it is this particularity that gives it the quality of offering the most spectacular hiking routes and the most surprising landscapes in the archipelago.
To walk El Hierro trail GR 131 is to go back to its cultural origins. The route follows the same itinerary that the people of El Hierro follow every four years in a devout procession with their virgin: the Virgen de Los Reyes.
Other routes on El Hierro
The routes along the coast come across forests of perpetual mist that create a paradoxical contrast of temperatures, vegetation and an atmosphere straight out of a fairytale.
These laurisilva forests have awakened the popular imagination and have woven the most incredible stories about what is engulfed under the protection of the centenary trees of La Llanía.
If we take the routes that take us to the northern end of the island we will soon come across the natural wall that protects El Hierro and creates a quasi lunar landscape of magnificent plains in its valleys. The gentle hills reward us with one of the most impressive, beautiful and evocative views in the whole world: the roof of El Hierro, from where we can observe the island of Tenerife with its spectacular Pico del Teide.
El Hierro trail GR 131
For a 5-day getaway, discover the most spectacular hiking route in three stages.
Along the GR131 you will cross the Cumbres de El Hierro walking from coast to coast from one end to the other. You will reach the highest peak on the island, the Pico del Mal Paso , and you will discover the mythical Hermitage of the Virgen de Los Reyes , and the legendary Orchilla Lighthouse .
Total route, on foot: 43.5 km .
Do not miss out on visiting the spectacular El Hierro trail GR 131 !! We are waiting for you.
Transfer (by your own) to Valverde.
Accommodation + breakfast: Hotel Boomerang or similar (Valverde)
2
Day 2
1st Stage -
from Tamaduste to San Andrés
By the sea, in the idyllic enclave of Tamaduste, the ascent of this first stage of the GR 131 to San Andres begins.
The vegetation on the first stretch of the coast is made up of beautiful tabaibales, which will disappear as the ascent continues.
The profile of the road is steep and the ascent is rapid. When you reach Valverde, the capital of El Hierro with a population of just 1,600, you will have reached an altitude of 900 metres. The sea of mist is present and forces the temperature to drop.
The path continues between fayas and heather and climbs steadily up to San Andrés. We are in the area of influence of the trade winds and on the way we can see La Gorona del Viento, a self-generating electricity generating plant that covers the demand of the whole island.
The village of Tiñor is located at the base of the Herreña plateau and foretells our arrival at the end of the first stage.
Shortly after, the agricultural village of San Andrés appears, 1100 metres above sea level, where we will find shelter after this first stage on the GR 131.
13 km | +1077 m / -41 mAccommodation + breakfast: Hotel Boomerang (Valverde)
3
Day 3
2nd Stage -
San Andrés to Cruz de Los Reyes
After a frugal breakfast in the village bar, the route continues towards La Llanía. The ascent is now moderate and crosses enclosures with livestock and fields of crops that are now abandoned. We reach the cliff from where the whole area of El Golfo stretches out at our feet.
The GR 131 skirts the cliff and continues its ascent to Cruz de Los Reyes an extraordinary 360º view, with the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma on the horizon.
A taxi awaits to take us to the hotel in Pozo de la Salud (El Golfo) for a well-deserved rest after more than 7 hours of walking.
10 km | + 382 m / - 60 mAccommodation + breakfast: Hotel Balneario Pozo de La Salud
4
Day 4
3rd Stage -
Cruce de Los Reyes - Faro de Orchilla
The 3rd stage corresponds to the initial part of the pilgrimage, which is repeated every four years. After a brief transfer to Cruz de Los Reyes, the ascent continues to Pico de Malpaso, the highest point on El Hierro, at 1501 metres.
Little by little the path descends until it reaches the Cruz de Los Humilladeros, from where it begins a steep descent that takes us to the Ermita de La Virgen de Los Reyes. After visiting the church our the path now leads steadily downhill over wide areas and through lava formations to the lighthouse of Orchilla, which marks the end of the Old World and also the end of the Camino de Guanche.
There the taxi awaits us again to return to Pozo de La Salud.
16,8 km | + 145 m / - 1393 mAccommodation + breakfast: Hotel Balneario Pozo de La Salud
5
Day 5
Salida
Transfer (by your own) to the airport for departure.
TOUR LOCATION
The GR131 of El Hierro: a programme designed for experienced hikers who wish to explore the most emblematic routes of El Hierro. A three-stage route that offers various levels of difficulty determined by the length of the route. We have designed a route of 5 days and 4 nights, divided into 3 stages with daily milestones that will allow you to conquer one of the most unique hiking routes in the Canary Islands. On these treks you will have the appropriate technical and logistical support and on each route the most convenient accommodation in El Hierro.
FLEXIBLE PROGRAMME: you can rearrange the stages in order to fit days off in between them. We adapt it to your wishes.
STAGES AND ACCOMMODATION:
arrival in El Hierro
arrival transfer on your own
1st night in Valverde > Hotel Boomerang
1st: Tamaduste - San Andrés
walking distance: 11,6 Km
total climbs: + 1.049 m
total drops: - 20 m
2nd night in Valverde > Hotel Boomerang
2nd: San Andrés - Cruz de Los Reyes
walking distance: 10 Km
total climbs: + 382 m
total drops: - 60 m
3rd night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
3rd: Cruz de Los Reyes - Faro de Orchilla
walking distance: 16,8 Km
total climbs: + 145 m
total drops: - 1.393 m
4th night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
Optional: Sabinosa - Mirador de Bascos
OPTIONAL
walking distance: 11,6 Km
total climbs: + 874 m
total drops: - 883 m
5tf night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
Optional: Camino de Jinama - Mirador de La Peña
OPTIONAL
walking distance: 13,6 Km
total climbs: + 919 m
total drops: - 654 m
6th night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
Optional: San Salvador - Mirador de Isora
OPTIONAL
walking distance: 11 Km
total climbs: + 157 m
total drops: - 635 m
7th night in Sabinosa > Hotel Pozo de La Salud
departure day
airport transfer on your own
We certify your stages on the
Camino del Guanche
Get the T-shirt with logo and inscriptions that certify your itinerary along EL HIERRO's Camino del Guanche after completing the stages.
We will send it to you at the end of your trip (*) together with a named certificate, to be displayed wherever you want.
(*) Free shipping by regular mail. When you make your reservation you only have to tell us your size and shipping address.
This is a small family hotel located in the capital of the island, Valverde. It has a simple but comfortable appearance and is run by a friendly staff, who take great care of their guests, going out of their way to attend to their every need. Valverde, with a population of barely 5,000 inhabitants, is a quiet urban centre situated 600 metres above the sea on the eastern side of the island.
With only 17 well-appointed rooms, the Boomerang Hotel offers basic breakfast services in a cafeteria attached to the hotel.
All rooms have a private bathroom and television.
The setting is ideal for tackling the first stage of the GR 131 and enjoying a peaceful urban atmosphere in the heart of El Hierro.
BALNEARIO POZO DE LA SALUD
On the north coast, located in the municipality of Sabinosa, next to the mythical Pozo de La Salud and just a few metres from the Atlantic Ocean, we find the Hotel Balneario Pozo de La Salud. It is a 22-room accommodation with excellent facilities where you can enjoy a pleasant climate by the sea.
All the rooms offer an excellent view of the sea, with modern equipment and attention to detail. An extraordinary setting that invites you to extend your stay after the last stage of the GR 131.
BALNEARIO POZO DE LA SALUD
If you extend your stay, the thermal baths next to the hotel will allow you to relax all the tensions of the days on the road and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the surroundings of the hotel.
Although the hotel has an excellent swimming pool, nearby there are natural water pools such as Charco Azul or La Maceta where you can enjoy a good swim in a pleasant local atmosphere.
There are also a number of restaurants nearby offering excellent fish specialities.
PRICES / SERVICES
rates for bookings less than 90 days in advance
with 4| 3 stages | 5 days:
490 € per person double room - 2 persons
| Suppl. single room use (...& 3rd person): + 125 €
Solo Traveller (trip for a solo person): 885 €
INCLUDE:
4 hotel nights with breakfast
3 Hiking tours on the GR 131 - 3 stages
Taxi transfers and regular bus transfers
Video-meeting on arrival day
NOT included:
Ferries or flights to/from El Hierro
in/out Port/Airport transfer
Lunches and dinners
with 7| 3 stages + 3 optional walks | 8 days:
790 € per person double room - 2 persons
| Suppl. single room use (...& 3rd person): + 235 €
Solo Traveller (trip for a solo person): 1330 €
INCLUDE:
7 hotel nights with breakfast
3 GR 131 stages + 3 optional walks
Taxi transfers and regular bus transfers
Video-meeting on arrival day
NOT included:
Ferries or flights to/from El Hierro
in/out Port/Airport transfer
Lunches and dinners
BOOKING:
With a firts payment of 150 € (per person), book now and guarantee your trip. Pay the rest amount 15 days before your arrival date. We will confirm your reserve within 24 hours. But in the case of accommodations unavailability, we will refund the paid amount or propose alternative dates.
Additional overnights
It is also possible to book some additional days, before or after the hiking week, or an additional week to relax.
Difficulty
To successfully achieve the 3 stages from GR 131, it is necessary a good physical condition, steady walk and lack of vertigo. According to the year season, temperatures can be extreme (hot and/or cold). Therefore, it is necessary to have suitable warm clothes permanently, to be removed as layers if necessary. Some parts of this trail include passages with slippery loose stone. Although most of this trail is roomy enough, certain sections are quite aerial and require caution. Using hiking poles is highly recommended.
Trails
The Canary Islands has a well signposted network of trails. All sections where from our tours are perfectly marked. In addition to the detailed map of El Hierro, you will get from us precise indications of each route and assistance from the hotline on your walks.
We recommend
Appropriate hiking clothing and sturdy footwear. During the tours, it is necessary to have food and drink enough, as well as sun protection, a cap, wind jacket and, in the winter months, warm clothing.
Singles
The program is suitable for single travelers, although it is subject to an additional charge.
Luggage transfer
We move your luggage from one accommodation to next, so on your hikes you should only carry a backpack with the essentials of the day. For the whole trip, it is recommendable to use a single suitcase, not bigger than 20 kg.
You can book at any date!
Price do not include flights, dinners, and picnics.
You can book at any date!
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Miguel
Travel organisation
Do you have any questions? I am happy to help you. I will answer any questions you may have!
Tenerife North Airport (TFN), is the convenient airport to connect with your local flight to the island of El Hierro (VDE). Although there are also connections to El Hierro from Gran Canaria (LPA)
In order to optimize your flight to TENERIFE, we inform you of the local flight schedules from Tenerife to El Hierro, of Binter Canarias local airline
ARRIVAL
Tenerife - El Hierro connection
flight nr
07:55 - 08:35
NT655
10:00 - 10:40
NT659
12:20 - 13:00
NT657
14:35 - 15:15
NT663
16:45 - 17:25
NT673
FIND YOUR FLIGHT TO TENERIFE :
And on return, available timetables between El Hierro(VDE) and Tenerife (TFN) airport are as follows:
RETURN
El Hierro - Tenerife connection
flight nr
08:55 - 09:35
NT656
11:10 - 11:50
NT662
13:25 - 14:05
NT658
15:45 - 16:25
NT664
17:50 - 18:30
NT674
CANCELLATION INSURANCE
Take out Cancellation Insurance for your trip for few Pounds and ensure you get a full refund of everything you paid, including your flights.
Valid in more than 35 different cases for health, legal, labour or extraordinary reasons.
2nd Stage -
San Andrés to Cruz de Los Reyes 
