Camino del Guanche

Fuerteventura trail GR131

6 stages - self-guided

Fuerteventura trail GR131

860 € per person

The GR 131 in Fuerteventura takes you across the island from north to south, through its mountainous regions. After a short sea crossing around the island of Lobos, the trail starts in Los Lajares and runs to La Oliva. Later you will pass through the Tindaya Mountains, Betancuria and Pájara until you reach the southern sandy areas. 6 stages to experience a breathtaking landscape, far from the tourist bustle. A spectacular route along the Camino del Guanche.

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Fuerteventura BetancuriaFuerteventura trail GR 131 in 6 stages:

Includes 7 nights in strategic accommodation, breakfast included. 6 days on routes to walk the  Fuerteventura trail GR 131 independently. We organise all the necessary transfers for each stage, with luggage transfer from hotel to hotel.

Fuerteventura GR131

STAGES AND ACCOMMODATION:

arrival in Fuerteventura

  • arrival transfer on your own
  • 1st night in La Oliva > La Oliva Inn

1st: Isla de Lobos & de Lajares a La Oliva

  • walking distance: 17,5 Km
  • total climbs: + 235 m
  • total drops:  – 79 m
  • 2nd night in La Oliva > La Oliva Inn

2nd: La Oliva - Tefía

  • walking distance: 17,9 Km
  • total climbs: + 178 m
  • total drops:  – 183 m
  • 3rd night in La Oliva > La Oliva Inn

3rd: Tefía - Betancuria

  • walking distance: 17,5 Km
  • total climbs: + 475 m
  • total drops:  – 283 m
  • 4th night in Betancuria > Casa Milagrito

4th: Betancuria - Pájara

  • walking distance: 15,8 Km
  • total climbs: + 507 m
  • total drops:  – 681 m
  • 5th night in Betancuria > Casa Milagrito

5th: Montaña Melindraga - La Pared

  • walking distance: 18,2 Km
  • total climbs: + 279 m
  • total drops:  – 711 m
  • 6th night in La Pared > Hotel La Pared by Playitas

6th: Risco del Paso - Morro Jable

  • walking distance: 14,6 Km
  • total climbs: + 87 m
  • total drops:  – 92 m
  • 7th night in Morro Jable> Hotel IFA Altamera

departure day

  • airport transfer on your own

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Niveau 4
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. 
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Do you only want to do a few stages?

You already have an accommodation and want to do only part of Camino del Guanche in Fuerteventura. Thenn, tell us which stages you prefer and we will organise the transfers and give you all the necessary information.

FLEXIBLE PROGRAMME: you can rearrange the stages in order to fit days off in between them. We adapt it to your wishes.

WARNING: The route in stages along the GR131 requires good physical condition and walking safety and is only suitable for regular walkers.

Well-signposted trails

transfers included (taxi and/or regular bus) to/from your accommodation

Order our telescopic poles for 14 € each.

traslados en bus y taxi

taxi or bus transfers

luggage transfers from hotel to hotel at each stage and transfers of people, by taxi or regular buses.

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accommodations

small charming hotels and unique accommodation in strategic locations, with breakfast included.

GR 131 Fuerteventura

stages

6 stages of approx. 15~17 km each, to cross from north to south the Camino del Guanche on Fuerteventura.

What does this programme include?

con AlojamientoAccommodations – 7 nights stay in different charming hotels, B&B.

ICONO - VIDEOCONFERENCIA

Videoconference information – personalised information by video-talk on your arrival day

mapaInformation material – maps to be picked up at the hotel reception, upon arrival

ICONO GPXGPX Tracs – to follow your tourss with your mobile device

Taxi or public bus transfers – all necessary transfers for each route, except on arrival and departure day

ICONO 24h-ServiceSupport 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 !

ICONO EQUIPAJEBooking: With a firts payment of 150 € (per person), 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. 

ICONO CalendarioAny arrival date is possible– You decide your travel dates and programme start. However, we must first request availability to the accommodations.

 

Combine with other islands

Do you want to include other islands in your trip? We can help you with ferry transfers or domestic flights between the islands

ABOUT THE GUANCHES

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…

The Tindaya Mountain is located in the north of the island of Fuerteventura. Cave engravings dating back to pre-Hispanic times have been found at its base. They consist of geometric figures and animals carved into the rock. It is believed that these engravings had a religious significance for the ancient inhabitants of the island.

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…

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    What does this proposal include?
    • Transfers by taxi and/or regular bus
    • Bed and breakfast
    • Information on arrival
    • GPX and graphical route information
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    What is NOT included?

    Arrival and departure flights to your destination are not included. However, if you prefer, we can take care of the booking of your flights.

    Transfers Airport-Hotel-Airport on arrival and departure days

    If you have difficulty boarding your walking poles on the flight, we can provide you with our telescopic poles for €14 each.

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    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.

    Cancellation Policy
    – Up to 14 days before the date of arrival, 100% refund without justifying reasons.
    – Between 13 and 7 days before the arrival date, 75% refund or free of charge dates change.
    – Between 6 and 3 days before the arrival date, 50% refund or free of charge dates change.
    48 hours before the arrival date, 0% refund or date change with 20% penalty of total amount.
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    Fuerteventura GR131
    Hikes Fuerteventura pueblos del interior y Betancuria
    Fuerteventura, Playa de Morro Jable en el norte con la isla de Lobos

    Fuerteventura trail GR 131

    Fuerteventura is the second largest island of the Canary Islands, after Tenerife, and is located at the eastern end of the archipelago.

    Fuerteventura is famous for its spectacular beaches, some of which are considered the best in Europe. Some of the most popular are Cofete beach, Sotavento beach and Corralejo beach.

    The Fuerteventura trail GR 131 is also known as Camino Natural. It is a long-distance trail that runs from north to south across the island of Fuerteventura. It is about 170 kilometres long and passes through some of the most impressive landscapes of the island.

    In addition to the Fuerteventura trail GR 131 has some nature reserves such as the natural park of Corralejo and the nature reserve of the Corralejo Dunes. These protected areas are home to a great variety of endemic flora and fauna.

    Fuerteventura is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. The island is famous for its warm climate and constant winds, making it an ideal place for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

    The Fuerteventura trail GR 131 also has a part of its route on the Lobos island. Located off the north coast, the Isla de Lobos is a small natural paradise with a wide variety of flora and fauna. An ideal place for hiking and for enjoying the beaches and the sea.

     

    Walking Fuerteventura

    The Fuerteventura trail GR 131 is a long-distance footpath that crosses the island from north to south. It is a very demanding route that is divided into several stages and runs through the mountainous part of the island.

    The trail starts in the village of Corralejo, in the north of the island, and runs some 160 kilometres to the south, in the town of Pájara. Along the way, hikers can enjoy breathtaking landscapes, such as the Corralejo dunes, the Tindaya Mountain, the Betancuria area and the Jandía Nature Reserve.

    The Fuerteventura trail GR 131 is signposted and has different sections that can be walked separately, so it is possible to adapt the route according to your needs and the time available. There are also different accommodation options along the way, such as hostels and rural houses.

    In short, the Fuerteventura trail GR 131 is a very interesting hiking route for those hikers who want to explore the unique landscapes of the island and enjoy nature in its purest form.

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    … if you already have your accommodation on Fuerteventura and you only want to do some of the stages of Camino del Guanche

     

    1.- Tell us which stages you prefer to do and where on the island you are staying.

    2.- We take care of organising your transfers and providing you with all the necessary information.

    3.- We will send you a proposal that meets your requirements as soon as possible.

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    • Destination
    • Included
      Bed & Breakfast accommodation
      Liability and accidents insurance
      Luggage transfer
      Maps and printed descriptions
      Transfers by taxi and regular bus
    • Not Included
      4WD transfer
      access permissions
      Aperitivo
      Arrival transfer
      Bebidas
      beverages
      Bicycle rental
      Bus transfers
      Cable-car
      Car Rental
      Courtesy lunch
      field telescope
      Guide
      Half board accommodation
      HAVEN hanging tent
      in/out Airport transfer
      Local flights + Ferry
      Lunch
      snack
      Tasting
      Transfer by ship
      Traslado en 4x4
      Two nights in a hotel
    1
    Day 1

    MAPA Fuerteventura GR131Arrival in Fuerteventura

    Transfer on your own to the hotel in la Oliva
    Hotel & Breakfast:  La Oliva Inn (La Oliva )
    2
    Day 2

    Fuerteventura GR1311st stage:  Isla de Lobos + Lajares - La Oliva   

    The first stage of the GR 131 in Fuerteventura is divided into two parts: Part 1 - A boat-taxi will take you to Lobos Island to go around the island on its GR 131. A walking route that takes us back to the time when the first settlers used the island to stock up on sea lion pelts and make footwear with which to walk its trails.
    Part 2 - From the village of Lajares, situated between El Cotillo and Corralejo, the GR 131 starts its descent towards the south bordering the 10,000 year old  La Arena volcano, which is considered to be the youngest volcano of Fuerteventura. The GR 131 of Fuerteventura, also known as "Camino Natural", soon reaches the first houses of La Oliva, a town of traditional Canarian architecture, with thick-walled white houses, which was the island's capital between 1834 and 1860.

    Niveau 3    17,5 km |  +235 m / -79 m


    Hotel & Breakfast:  La Oliva Inn (La Oliva )
    3
    Day 3

    Fuerteventura GR1312nd stage:  La Oliva - Tefía

    Today's stage takes you from La Oliva to Tefía, bordering the Sacred Mountain of Tindaya. This is a solitary mountain that rises to a height of 400 metres and at its base more than 300 ancient foot-shaped cave engravings have been found.
    After leaving the village of Tindaya, the GR 131 climbs up some ancient volcanic slopes and on the way suddenly appears the Monument to Miguel de Unamuno, who was in exile in Fuerteventura during the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera.
    From the top we can see the ocean on both sides of the island while a gentle descent leads us to the village of Tefía.

    Niveau 3   17,9 km |  +178 m / -183 m


    Hotel & Breakfast: La Oliva Inn (La Oliva )
    4
    Day 4

    GR 131 Fuerteventura3rd stage:  Tefía - Betancuria 

    Starting from Tefía, the path is almost flat until it reaches the Santa Inés Valley. Then the GR 131 begins an ascent to one of the highest peaks on the island, crowned by the Guise and Ayose viewpoint, two enormous bronze statues, more than four metres high, representing the ancient Guanche kings of the island of Fuerteventura.
    The viewpoint is a key point for a bird's eye view of the whole island and one of the few places in the interior of Fuerteventura that is very popular with tourists.
    Betancuria is now at our feet and we can only continue descending until we enter an idyllic urban environment, whose architecture has remained unaltered.

    Niveau 3    17,5 km |  + 475 m / -283 m


    Hotel & Breakfast:  Casa Milagrito (Betancuria)
    5
    Day 5

    GR 131 Fuerteventura Betancuria4th stage:  Betancuria - Pájara

    The stage from Betancuria to Pájara, although short, is mountainous and constantly up and down. After the first ascent to the immediate summit of Betancuris, the path follows the course of a dry river: the Río Palma. Its subterranean waters feed the crops of the Vega de Río Palma and provide the environment with exuberant fertility.
    Now a new ascent brings us closer to Las Peñas viewpoint. On clear days the island of Gran Canaria appears on the horizon from the top of the Fuerteventura peaks. Now we follow on a long descent towards Toto and we finally reach the village of Pájara.

    Niveau 3    15,8 km |  + 507 m / -681 m


    Hotel & Breakfast:  Casa Milagrito (Betancuria)
    6
    Day 6

    Fuerteventura - Molino5th stage:  Montaña Melindraga - La Pared

    The taxi that today moves your luggage to the next accommodation will drop you off at the top of the Melindraga Mountain. From this strategic point the GR 131 runs along a small mountain range towards the west side of Fuerteventura.
    This is one of the most uninhabited and windy areas of the island. The landscape is inhospitable but the views are extraordinary. The path gradually descends until it reaches the Ermita de San Benito Abad, close to La Pared.
    La Pared is the beginning of an extensive sandy area that crosses the entire island from east to west. It is an area of intersection between two mountain ranges that make up the south and north of Fuerteventura.

    Niveau 3   18,2 km |  +279 m / -711 m


    Hotel & Breakfast:  Hotel La Pared by Playitas (La Pared)
    7
    Day 7

    GR 131 Fuerteventura - Playa - Morro Jable6th stage:  Risco del Paso - Morro Jable

    Today again the taxi that today moves our luggage saves us from crossing the inhospitable sandy area that crosses the island, a deserted expanse that does not add much value to the route.
    The Risco del Paso is a beautiful viewpoint over the turquoise waters of Costa Calma and the starting point of a walking tour along the coast.
    The path sometimes runs along the beach itself, sometimes along the adjoining cliff, but in permanent contact with the sea. A stage that will allow you to refresh yourself in the sea along a path that ends in Morro Jable, a first class tourist destination.

    Niveau 3  14,6 km |  +87 m / -92 m


    Hotel & Breakfast:  Hotel IFA Altamera  (Morrojable)
    8
    Day 8

    Departure

    Transfer on your own to the airport for departure.

    TOUR LOCATION

    Fuerteventura is an island of strong winds. Its undulating profile with gentle hills and pastel tones make up a peculiar landscape that can be fully enjoyed by walking along its GR 131 from north to south. In times gone by, Fuerteventura was a place of exile for people who were uncomfortable with Spanish political power. Miguel de Unamuno was exiled on the island during some of his best years. Today Fuerteventura has become a first class tourist centre, although its natural side remains hidden to most visitors. Through the Camino del Guanche we invite you to discover it, on foot.

    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 Fuerteventura

    • arrival transfer on your own
    • 1st night in La Oliva > La Oliva Inn

    1st: Isla de Lobos & de Lajares a La Oliva

    • walking distance: 17,5 Km
    • total climbs:  + 235 m
    • total drops:   - 79 m
    • 2nd night in La Oliva > La Oliva Inn

    2nd: La Oliva - Tefía

    • walking distance: 17,9 Km
    • total climbs:  + 178 m
    • total drops:  - 183 m
    • 3rd night in La Oliva > La Oliva Inn

    3rd: Tefía - Betancuria

    • walking distance: 17,5 Km
    • total climbs:  + 475 m
    • total drops:  - 283 m
    • 4th night in Betancuria > Casa Milagrito

    4th: Betancuria - Pájara

    • walking distance: 15,8 Km
    • total climbs: + 507 m
    • total drops:  - 681 m
    • 5th night in Betancuria > Casa Milagrito

    5th: Montaña Melindraga - La Pared

    • walking distance: 18,2 Km
    • total climbs: + 279 m
    • total drops: - 711 m
    • 6th night in La Pared > Hotel La Pared by Playitas

    6th: Risco del Paso - Morro Jable

    • walking distance: 14,6 Km
    • total climbs: + 87 m
    • total drops:  - 92 m
    • 7th night in Morro Jable> Hotel IFA Altamera

    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 FUERTEVENTURA's Camino del Guanche after completing the 6 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.
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      PRICES / SERVICES

      Price from: 860 € per person 

      included:

      • 7 nights accommodation with breakfast
      • 6 Hiking days through the GR 131
      • Taxi transfers and regular bus transfers
      • Luggage transfer, maps and printed descriptions
      • Information by video-conference, on arrival

      The price does NOT include:

      • Flight  to/from Fuerteventura
      • Transfer on arrival and departure, airport-hotel-airport

      Single supplement: +600 €


      ACCOMMODATION

      According to availability:

      • La Oliva Inn (La Oliva)
      • Casa Milagrito (Betancuria)
      • Hotel La Pared by Playitas (La Pared)
      • Hotel IFA Altamera (Morro Jable)

       


      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 6 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

      Fuerteventura has a well signposted network of trails. All sections where from our tours are perfectly marked. In addition to the detailed map of Fuerteventura, 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!

      Miguel

      Miguel - NATOURTRAVEL S.L.

      Do you have any questions? I am happy to help you. I will answer any questions you may have!

      FUERTEVENTURA Airport  (FUE) is located close to Puerto del Rosario, the island's capital, situated in the central part of the island.

      Fuerteventura's main tourist resorts are Morro Jable in the south and Corralejo in the north. Both have long stretches of sandy beaches with white sand and turquoise waters.

      But in the interior of the island you will find a chain of mountains of soft relief that gives shelter to beautiful and quiet villages. Their pace of life is far from the hustle and bustle of tourism, offering a rural and friendly atmosphere.

      FIND YOUR FLIGHT :

      ... And from Corralejo there is the possibility to travel to the nearby island of LANZAROTE  in a short 25 minute ferry ride with Fred Olsen, even with your rental car.

      ERGO-Versicherung

      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.