PR LP 02.2
Santa Cruz de La Palma, Barriada del Pilar o Camo del Mensajero – Santa Cruz de La Palma, Barco de La Virgen
Distance5.8 km
Time≈ 2 h
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+543 m
Descent−543 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 34 to 339 m. Elevation gain calculated by Awwa from the official track; time from the official trail sheet. 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. And if you want to wear La Palma, our island T-shirts.
For the sunGorra básica€18.00
La Palma T-shirtFaro y estrellas denin€18.00
La Palma T-shirtCamiseta lagarto y Gekko€18.00
La Palma T-shirtCamiseta Ñameland La Palma€18.00- EssentialWaterAt least half a litre. For this route, about 1 litres per person.
- EssentialSun protectionPut on sun cream before you set off and reapply every two hours.
Before you go
- After heavy rain, take care on the steepest sections and below cliffs: there may be damage to the trail.
- This is a circular route which returns to the start point.
- All year round, although it is more interesting during rainy periods with water flowing down the ravines.
- An ideal hike from Santa Cruz taking less than half a day. The going is easy and the slopes gentle, with some height difference to overcome, although not much by island standards. [/vc_row].
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.
