The Walking Stick route, along the GR 131, has a total distance of 66.3 km with ascents of almost 4,500 metres and descents of more than 4,000 metres. It is therefore considered a challenge even for experienced hikers. If you have already booked your accommodation and you feel like facing this challenge, we propose you to walk it in 3 stages. Each day we will organise transfers to and from your hotel or place of accommodation. You will also get useful information for each stage, as well as the GPX tracks. And at all times you will have us at hand for any questions or problems that may arise along the way. Join the challenge !
GR131 on La Palma : the challenge in 3 stages
3 stages to hike the GR 131 on La Palma independently. We organize for you all necessary transfers.
1st stage: from the Salinas to the Refugio el Pilar
2nd stage: from Refugio el Pilar to Pico de la Cruz
3rd stage: from Pico de la Cruz to Puerto de Tazacorte
Difficulty0%
Perfectly marked trails
transfers included from your accommodation (round trip at each stage)
Hiking ON YOUR OWN
any date is possible:
What does this program include?
Information material – descriptive brochures for each stage
GPX Tracs– to follow your tourss with your mobile device
Traslados en taxi – 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
Any arrival date is possible
You decide your travel dates and programme start. All you have to do is let us know your accommodation.
WARNING: The route in stages along the GR131 requires good physical condition and walking safety and is only suitable for regular walkers.
IDEA: Interspersing a rest day between each stage can help you to successfully complete this programme.
Transfers from Santa Cruz or from Cancajos
Self-guided hiking route
Any date is possible
GR131 on La Palma
The Walking Stick route, in three stages. Along the GR131 you will follow the Ruta de Los Volcanes in reverse, cross the central ridge of La Palma (wrongly called Cumbre Nueva) and climb up to Roque de Los Muchachos, before starting the steep descent to Puerto de Tazacorte.
1st stage: from the saltpans in the south to Refugio del Pilar
2nd stage: from Refugio del Pilar to Pico de La Cruz
3th stage: from RPico de La Cruz to Puerto de Tazacorte
Walking distance in total: 66,3 Km.
Don’t miss out on the spectacular GR131 of La Palma! We are waiting for you.
What customers say about us?
AMAIA AGIRRE
2022-09-17
Ha sido una semana intensa y llena de buenas sensaciones. Para ello ha ayudado el grupo y sobre todo los guías. Paolo y Enriqua son de una profesionalidad increíble. Me han contagiado el cariño que sienten por la isla. Su conocimiento de la isla y que han compartido con nosotros de manera amena es sorprendente.
Si algo he echado en falta es la cocina herreña.
Matilde Campos Casanova
2022-09-17
El Hierro es una isla impresionante, mucho más variada de lo que me esperaba. Las rutas han sido muy bonitas y los lugares donde nos hemos bañado muy chulos. Los guías, Paolo y Enrrica son de 10. La comida es el único punto algo mejorable.
Graham
2022-09-15
We greatly enjoyed our walking program on La Palma. The routes were very scenically dramatic and well designed. We found we used significantly more time to achieve the walks but the transportation plans were very efficient and flexible enough to accommodate our relatively later finishes.
José María García de Francisco
2022-09-04
Alberto sabe proponerte las mejores salidas. Coordinando perfectamente los traslados y con flexibilidad para posponer salidas o realizar cambios sobre el programa previsto. Ello en función de la meteorología y del estado físico de uno. Entrega suficiente documentación para hacer más fácil y didáctica las salidas. Sin duda lo recomiendo!
ismael casado
2022-08-31
Muy contentos con el viaje realizado a la isla del Hierro con Natur.
Las escursiones excepcionales
Muchas felicidades a Alberto y todo el equipo.
Volveremos a contar con vosotros.
Marian Calvo Alba
2022-08-28
Mi "ruta" ha sido por la palma, Alberto ha estado muy pendiente, lo cual ha sido de agradecer pq viajo sola. He acabado alguna andada antes de lo previsto y en cuanto se lo he dicho ha organizado para recogerme. Todo muy bien, la isla es bonita y he podido ver variedad gracias a las indicaciones con natour . Gracias
Miguel
2022-08-22
La acampada en La Caldera de Taburiente ha sido una experiencia maravillosa e inolvidable. La ruta recorre todo los puntos de interés y nuestra guía lo hizo todo tan ameno que se pasó volando. No solo es recomendable, todo el mundo tendría que vivir la experiencia de dormir viendo las estrellas desde el interior de un volcán. Es un paraje imprescindible para un amante de la geología. Los servicios de Natour impecables, desde la recogida en el aeropuerto al traslado y organización de la actividad, todo de sobresaliente.
antonio urbiola
2022-07-15
Una visita a La Palma increible, hemos disfrutado de travesías diarias, un lujo que te lleven al lugar de inicio y te recojan puntualmente de vuelta al hotel, tranquilidad de tener todo bien organizado y un teléfono al que llamar en caso de dudas...Gracias a Natour y en nuestro caso a Alberto por su amabilidad y cercanía. INOLVIDABLE . Muy recomendable conocer esta isla con traslados organizados.
Indielarma
2022-06-19
Completed the 6 day Trails of La Palma tour with Natour last week. Some truly unforgettable hikes through amazingly varied and beautiful terrain. Organisation was great with taxi pickups and details of local buses where needed to get us back to our accommodation. The views from the Roque de los Muchachos was out of this world. The trails are tough with some serious climbs but if you’ve done the training this is a real bucket list experience.
Your accommodation is already booked?
then have a look to our transfers for self-guidedWALKING TOURS
Early in the morning our driver will take you to the southern tip of La Palma. Next to the lighthouse of Fuencaliente the GR131 starts a permanent ascent. Soon you will cross the Teneguía Volcano (eruption in 1971) and the San Antonio Volcano, before reaching the village of Fuencaliente, 650 metres above sea level. The GR131 route continues its relentless ascent to Volcán Martín, 1500 metres above the sea. A little further on are the twin craters of Las Deseadas, at the highest point of the Ruta de Los Volcanes (1949 metres above sea level). After enjoying some superb panoramic views, we start a gentle descent towards Refugio del Pilar (1450 metres above sea level), where today's stage ends. Our driver will be waiting for you to return to the hotel in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
23,1 km | +2140 m / -684 m
2
2nd stage
Refugio el Pilar to Pico de la Cruz
Today our driver will take you back to the Refugio del Pilar to start the second stage of the GR131. The path continues gently along the Cumbre Nueva in the direction of Roque de Los Muchachos. But from El Reventón begins a vertiginous ascent along the edge of the enormous crater of La Caldera. After passing the Pico de Las Ovejas, the trail begins to progress westwards, cresting the crater and leaving behind the Punta de Los Roques Refuge, the Pico de La Nieve and the Pico de La Cruz. Return to the hotel from Roque de Los Muchachos.
21 km | +1583 m / -765 m
3
3rd Stage
From Pico de la Cruz to Puerto de Tazacorte
Return to Pico de la Cruz. Shortly before reaching the Roque de Los Muchachos, situated 2,426 metres above sea level, you will cross the various astrophysical observatories that bear its name at the highest point of the island and continue on a permanent descent to the sea. From the top, spectacular views of La Caldera and other islands of the archipelago follow one after the other. After plunging into the pine forests of the west, you will reach the Torre del Time, 1160 metres above the sea, from where you can enjoy an amazing view of the entire Aridane Valley and the gorge that makes up the Las Angustias ravine. The GR131 continues its relentless descent through the Mirador del Time viewpoint until it reaches Puerto de Tazacorte. There, a refreshing swim in the sea awaits you before you return to your accommodation by regular bus.
22,2 km | +666 m / -2975 m
TOUR LOCATION
The most demanding route on La Palma is the The Walking Stick Route. With a distance of more than 65 km, the route can be tackled in 3 stages, although good physical condition is required. And each stage ends at one of the most significant points on the island. Undoubtedly, a unique experience for a route full of unforgettable moments.
PRICES / SERVICES
Price from: 175 € per person
The price includes:
3 Walking routes
Taxi and public bus transfers
Descriptive brochures for each stage
GPX Tracks to follow each stage on your mobile device
Single Suplement: +105 €
Book your next challenge - GR 131
Difficulty level
To successfully undertake the 3 stages of the GR 131 it is necessary to have a good physical condition, sure footing and no vertigo strong>. Depending on the time of year, temperatures can be extreme (hot and/or cold). For this reason, it is necessary to have adequate warm clothing at all times that can be removed in layers, as necessary. Some parts of the trail are on loose stone and other passages can be slippery. Although most of the path is loose, certain sections are quite aerial and require caution. The use of hiking poles is highly recommended.
Walking trails
La Palma has a well-signposted network of footpaths, of more than 1000 km. All the sections through which our routes run are perfectly marked. In addition to precise directions, you will receive a detailed map of the island.
We recommend
Appropriate hiking clothing and sturdy footwear. During the routes, it is necessary to have enough food and drink, as well as sun protection, a hat, light windbreaks and in the winter months take into account warm clothing. We offer free chestnut wood canes.
Singles
The program is suitable for solo travelers, although it is subject to the payment of a supplement.
AMAIA AGIRRE2022-09-17Ha sido una semana intensa y llena de buenas sensaciones. Para ello ha ayudado el grupo y sobre todo los guías. Paolo y Enriqua son de una profesionalidad increíble. Me han contagiado el cariño que sienten por la isla. Su conocimiento de la isla y que han compartido con nosotros de manera amena es sorprendente. Si algo he echado en falta es la cocina herreña.
Matilde Campos Casanova2022-09-17El Hierro es una isla impresionante, mucho más variada de lo que me esperaba. Las rutas han sido muy bonitas y los lugares donde nos hemos bañado muy chulos. Los guías, Paolo y Enrrica son de 10. La comida es el único punto algo mejorable.
Graham2022-09-15We greatly enjoyed our walking program on La Palma. The routes were very scenically dramatic and well designed. We found we used significantly more time to achieve the walks but the transportation plans were very efficient and flexible enough to accommodate our relatively later finishes.
José María García de Francisco2022-09-04Alberto sabe proponerte las mejores salidas. Coordinando perfectamente los traslados y con flexibilidad para posponer salidas o realizar cambios sobre el programa previsto. Ello en función de la meteorología y del estado físico de uno. Entrega suficiente documentación para hacer más fácil y didáctica las salidas. Sin duda lo recomiendo!
ismael casado2022-08-31Muy contentos con el viaje realizado a la isla del Hierro con Natur. Las escursiones excepcionales Muchas felicidades a Alberto y todo el equipo. Volveremos a contar con vosotros.
Marian Calvo Alba2022-08-28Mi "ruta" ha sido por la palma, Alberto ha estado muy pendiente, lo cual ha sido de agradecer pq viajo sola. He acabado alguna andada antes de lo previsto y en cuanto se lo he dicho ha organizado para recogerme. Todo muy bien, la isla es bonita y he podido ver variedad gracias a las indicaciones con natour . Gracias
Miguel2022-08-22La acampada en La Caldera de Taburiente ha sido una experiencia maravillosa e inolvidable. La ruta recorre todo los puntos de interés y nuestra guía lo hizo todo tan ameno que se pasó volando. No solo es recomendable, todo el mundo tendría que vivir la experiencia de dormir viendo las estrellas desde el interior de un volcán. Es un paraje imprescindible para un amante de la geología. Los servicios de Natour impecables, desde la recogida en el aeropuerto al traslado y organización de la actividad, todo de sobresaliente.
antonio urbiola2022-07-15Una visita a La Palma increible, hemos disfrutado de travesías diarias, un lujo que te lleven al lugar de inicio y te recojan puntualmente de vuelta al hotel, tranquilidad de tener todo bien organizado y un teléfono al que llamar en caso de dudas...Gracias a Natour y en nuestro caso a Alberto por su amabilidad y cercanía. INOLVIDABLE . Muy recomendable conocer esta isla con traslados organizados.
Indielarma2022-06-19Completed the 6 day Trails of La Palma tour with Natour last week. Some truly unforgettable hikes through amazingly varied and beautiful terrain. Organisation was great with taxi pickups and details of local buses where needed to get us back to our accommodation. The views from the Roque de los Muchachos was out of this world. The trails are tough with some serious climbs but if you’ve done the training this is a real bucket list experience.
