GR 131 E1
Puerto de Tazacorte – Roque de Los Muchachos
Distance16.9 km
Time≈ 8 h 45 min
DifficultyVery hard
Ascent+2561 m
Descent−207 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 45 to 2399 m. Elevation gain calculated by Awwa from the official track (time too). Figures may vary.
Directions to the startDownload official GPXOfficial trail sheet and status
What to take on this route
Plenty of water, food, warm clothes, a rain jacket, a hat and sun cream, hiking boots and a charged phone. Check the weather and tell someone your route. The route climbs to 2399 m and it gets chilly up there: take a sweatshirt too. And if you want to wear La Palma, our island T-shirts.
For the sunGorra básica€18.00
Sold outIf it gets coldSudadera La isla ofrece horizontes€35.00
La Palma T-shirtCamiseta Solar crema mujer€20.00
La Palma T-shirtStar Wars en Roque Los Muchachos€25.00- EssentialWaterAt least half a litre. For this route, about 3.5 litres per person.
- EssentialSun protectionPut on sun cream before you set off and reapply every two hours.
Before you go
- The enormous height difference, long duration of the hike, heat and possible dehydration due to lack of water and, in winter, low temperatures.
- After heavy rain, take care on the steepest sections and below cliffs: there may be damage to the trail.
- A support vehicle is required or else a taxi must be ordered.
- All year round. Avoid hot days. Beware of snow in winter.
- Protected area: Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de Las Angustias. Parque Nacional de La Caldera de Taburiente
Source: Cabildo de La Palma – Trail Network (open data and official trail sheet). Altitude: Copernicus DEM via Open-Meteo. Conditions can change: always check the official trail sheet before setting off. Emergencies: 112.
