La Palma REAL
Surround the lush north of La Palma along the GR130 walking on your own, from point to point. Discover the deep green laurel forests at Los Tilos. Walk through magical landscapes past tiny villages and breathtaking cliffs. Immerse yourself in the spectacular mountain scenery by walking through the GR131 from Roque de Los Muchachos to Pico de La Nieve and also crossing the mythical Volcanoes Route.
6 Essential hikes to discover the real La Palma:
Includes 7 nights in 2 charming accommodations, breakfast included. By La Palma hiking 6 self-guided walks on the northern and southern side walking along the GR130 on La Palma. With all necessary transfers, both for person’s support and luggage.
1st – Coastal Path, from Los Sauces to Puntallana
2nd – Hike through the laurel forests, from Los Tilos to Barlovento
3rd – The rugged north coast, from Barlovento to Franceses
4th – Franceses – El Tablado – Roque del Faro on the GR130 la palma
5th – The Caldera peaks: from Roque Muchachos to Pico La Nieve
6th – The Volcanoes Route: Refugio del Pilar – Fuencaliente
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What does this programme include?
- Accommodations – 7 nights stay in 2 different charming accommodations, B&B, Santa Cruz de La Palma & Barlovento.
- Informations – face-to-face personalised information on arrival day
- 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
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About the Isla Bonita
With no more than 724 square kilometres, the ridges of La Palma rise vertiginously from 0 to 2500 metres in an instant. This is why it deserves the honour of being among the highest in the world, in relation to its surface area. Its climatic diversity is due to the mountainous mass that divides the island in two and generates different microclimates with their respective landscapes. The north side receives the humidity of the Atlantic and boasts an incredible semi-tropical vegetation. However, the west side has trees with a Mediterranean aspect, made up of pine forests and low scrubland. The south, of recent volcanic origin, is more desert-like and often sun-drenched. It was in a small strip in the south-west that the recent Cumbre Vieja volcano was produced. Fortunately, none of the routes of La Palma hiking have been affected.
La Palma REAL in words
La Palma hiking on the Coastal Path, from Puntallana to San Andrés
The GR130 is a path that runs along the old Caminos Reales (Royal Roads) and goes all along the north coast of La Palma. Our route starts in Puntallana, 400 metres above the sea. From there the path heads gently towards the coastline. It crosses three impressive ravines, always along the edge of a cliff that drops vertically towards the sea. It crosses countless banana, avocado, mango and pineapple plantations and heads towards the idyllic village of San Andrés, home to the island’s first landowners.
La Palma hiking through the laurel forests, from Los Tilos to Barlovento
As in other places in the north, in the forest of Los Tilos we find dense laurel forests together with a very particular endemic flora. Los Tilos was the place where the declaration of Biosphere Reserve was initiated, later expanding it to the rest of the island. In addition to a beautiful waterfall that can be visited before starting the route, we can obtain interesting information about its fauna and flora at the Visitor Centre. With this background, we can now start our way to the Mirador de Las Barandas, along the PR LP 7. Then we still have to enter the Barranco de la Herradura ravine and reach the Laguna de Barlovento before finishing at the hotel.
The rugged north coast, from Barlovento to Franceses
Barlovento is located 600 metres above the sea and, as its name indicates, it receives the wind from the north-east almost constantly. From here the GR130 continues westwards, passing through the Bosque de Dragos de La Tosca and tiny hamlets until it reaches the district of Gallegos. It’s worth a refreshment in the only bar in the area. Marlenny is a Venezuelan woman of Palmeros ancestry who runs a characteristic place where you can have lunch and get your strength back. And now it’s time to cross the last ravine, perhaps the most spectacular. The GR130 descends along the cliff to the height of the sea to climb again towards Franceses, the end point of this route.
Franceses – El Tablado – Roque del Faro on the GR130
Probably one of the most impressive, but also one of the toughest routes. After a short transfer, the driver drops us off at the place where we finished yesterday. From there, following the route of the GR130, we descend steeply down a zigzagging path to climb back up to El Tablado. Fortunately in El Tablado there is Claire who runs a small shop and serves as a supply point. Here we leave the GR130 to begin an ascent to Roque del Faro along the PR LP 9. This is a circular path that takes you back to Franceses, passing Roque del Faro. But first you will cross the Barranco de La Magdalena ravine with its impressive laurel forests.
The Caldera peaks: from Roque Muchachos to Pico La Nieve
Today we change tack. Our trail will be the GR131. This is a summit of La Palma hiking trail that skirts the entire crater of La Caldera de Taburiente, before heading south. From the Roque de Los Muchachos, at 2426 metres, we will walk eastwards, leaving behind the Astrophysical Observatory, a group of telescopes of different nationalities. The route offers permanently spectacular views of La Caldera de Taburiente, towards the north and south of La Palma and on the horizon, towards the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. But on this route we will cross such peculiar landmarks as the Pared de Roberto, the Mirador de Los Andenes or the Pico de La Cruz, before reaching the Pico de La Nieve.
The Volcanoes Route: Refugio del Pilar – Fuencaliente
The Volcanoes Route is a classic of La Palma. It is probably the mythical route of the Isla Bonita. Not only because of the recent eruption at Cumbre Vieja (which did not affect this route) but also because of the exotic landscapes and the possibility of walking through an environment of recent volcanoes of extraordinary beauty. The starting point is at Refugio del Pilar, 1450 metres above sea level. From there, the path is marked GR131 in a southerly direction. After leaving the pine forest area behind, the first craters of the San Juan volcano, barely 70 years old, appear. From then on, the volcanoes follow one after the other in a breathtaking scenery that leaves no one indifferent. The final point of the route will be Fuencaliente, after crossing new pine forests in the south. Fuencaliente is known for its wines and for the exquisite almendrados, which you will be able to taste after the route.
La Palma weather
The Canary Islands offer very stable and spring-like weather throughout the year. However, the central summer months can also be hot. The best months to enjoy La Palma hiking tours are from October to May..
La Palma trails
The trails are well signposted, with markings and posts in three colours: green, yellow and red. Red belongs to the long distance trails. Green to local trails. Yellow to small footpaths. You can get additional information on Senderos de La Palma web site.







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then have a look to our transfers for self-guided WALKING TOURS
…or our guided WALKING TOURS, with daily departures from all hotel and well organised transfers
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4WD transferaccess permissionsAperitivoArrival transferBebidasbeveragesBicycle rentalBus transfersCable-carCar RentalCourtesy lunchfield telescopeGuideHalf board accommodationHAVEN hanging tentLocal flights + FerryLunchsnackTastingTransfer by shipTraslado en 4x4Two nights in a hotel
Day 1
Arrival to La Palma
Informative meeting in our office to explain all the details of the routes.
Day 2
Coastal Path, from Los Sauces to Puntallana

14 km | +835 m / -690 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Hotel El Galeón
Day 3
Hike through the laurel forests, from Los Tilos to Barlovento

11 km | +650 m / -570 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Hotel La Palma Romántica
Day 4
The rugged north coast, from Barlovento to Franceses

10 km | +647 m / -860 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Hotel La Palma Romántica
Day 5
Picturesque villages on the GR130: Franceses - El Tablado - Roque del Faro

9 km | +1140 m / -626 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Hotel La Palma Romántica
Day 6
Superb summits of La Caldera: from Roque to Pico de La Nieve along the GR131

12 km | +598 m / -1086 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Hotel Holiday Time
Day 7
Along the mythical Volcanoes Route: Refugio del Pilar - Fuencaliente

17,2 km | +660 m / -1400 m
Accommodation + breakfast: Hotel Holiday Time
Day 8
Departure
Transfer to the Airport for your departure.TOUR LOCATION
Enjoy the lush north of the island, with lush, untouched vegetation. Passing through impressive green jungles and crossing spectacular cliffs with fantastic views over the Atlantic.
PRICES / SERVICES
- Price from: 695€ per person
- included:
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast
- in/out Airport transfer
- 6 Hiking tours
- Taxi transfers and regular bus transfers
- Luggage transfer, maps and printed descriptions
- Meeting on arrival day
ACCOMMODATION
according to availability:Santa Cruz:
Barlovento:
Additional overnights
It is also possible to book some additional days, before or after the hiking week, or an additional week to relax.Difficulty
The hiking week is not suitable for vertigo sufferers. Some walks can be considered as strenuous and parts of some trails has narrow passages. Some sections can be slippery due to loose stones and/or wet parts, especially in rainy days. To join the hiking week and enjoy the tours, it is essential to be healthy and to have good physical condition.Trails
La Palma has a well signposted network of trails, over 1000 km long. All sections where from our tours are perfectly marked. In addition to the detailed map of La Palma, 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. We do offer wooden walking sticks for free.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.Price do not include flights, dinners, and picnics.
FLIGHTS
Because we know that flying to LA PALMA is not easy, we help you find the best options:
If you can't find a suitable direct flight, try flying to TENERIFE or to GRAN CANARIA. From there, you can easily reach LA PALMA by local flights or ferry.
Fly to LA PALMA (SPC) from Tenerife (TFN) or from Gran Canaria (LPA) with one of these local airlines:
... but if your flight lands at Tenerife South Airport (TFS), you may prefer to combine it with a nice fast-ferry sea crossing (3 hours) from Los Cristianos harbour with:

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Take out Cancellation Insurance for your trip for few Pounds and ensure you get a full refund of everything you paid, including your flights.
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