GR 131 E2
Roque de Los Muchachos – Refugio del Pilar
Distance26.3 km
Time≈ 9 h
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+839 m
Descent−1779 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 1351 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 La Palma ofrece nuevos horizontes€22.00
La Palma T-shirtVolcán Tajogaite – La Palma€23.00- 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
- Inclement weather conditions: it can be hot, cold or pleasantly warm depending on the day. The altitude, sun and wind produce rapid dehydration. Mist can cause navigation problems. This stage can take longer than the previous one, but it is less tiring. The last section is a forest track where the going is relatively easy. Nevertheless, the walk entails considerable physical effort and the route, despite its overall downhill trend, involves continual uphill and downhill sections, especially during the first part. Take generous supplies of water, the springs along the way may be dry. Set out as early as possible, preferably at first light. Hikers who temporarily lose the path, are advised to retrace their steps until finding it again.
- 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, alternatively, a taxi can be booked.
- All year round except the hottest summer days. Beware of snow in winter.
- Protected area: Parque Nacional de La Caldera de Taburiente. Parque Natural de Las Nieves. Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja
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.
