GR 131 E3
Refugio del Pilar – Fuencaliente (Ruta de Los Volcanes)
Distance23.7 km
Time≈ 8 h 45 min
DifficultyHard
Ascent+736 m
Descent−2190 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 5 to 1921 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 1921 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-shirtNek Magek – Yo soy el Sol€30.00
La Palma T-shirtStar Wars in Roque Los Muchachos€22.00- 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
- Heat, lack of water and wind can produce dehydration although in winter it can be cold. The route is of an overall downhill trend, despite having a considerable ascent at first. It is one of the most popular paths on La Palma, where walkers are always to be seen. Since it is one of the most frequented paths, the following advice is aimed at walkers with only limited experience. The walk should only be attempted with suitable equipment. Waterproofs and warm clothing in winter, a hat, sunglasses and sunblock at all times of year, good footwear and, above all, plenty of water. Food should also be carried and, as an extra safety measure, a mobile phone. Do not set off too late – nine o´clock in the morning is a good time – to avoid spending the hottest hours of the day crossing the most desolate areas.
- 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.
- Protected area: Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja. Monumento Natural de Los Volcanes de Teneguía. Sitio de Interés Científico de Las Salinas de Fuencaliente
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.
