PR LP 03.2
Fuente de Olén – Casa del Monte
Distance9.7 km
Time≈ 2 h 45 min
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+280 m
Descent−660 m
TypeOne way
Directions to the startOfficial 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-shirtCamiseta Solar crema mujer€20.00
La Palma T-shirtCamiseta Origen€20.00
La Palma T-shirtCamiseta Solar Blanca€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
- The hike runs through very solitary areas and is hence a serious undertaking. Otherwise, the path is clear with little height difference to be overcome.
- After heavy rain, take care on the steepest sections and below cliffs: there may be damage to the trail.
- There is no public transport either at the start or at the finish of this path. The departure point can be reached by private car or taxi. Previously booked 4WD taxis go to Casa del Monte, or the other alternative is to walk down to Los Sauces via the PR LP 6 path.
- Any time of year, but avoid very rainy days.
- This solitary route demands a minimum taste for adventure. The departure point, Fuente de Olén lying on the main road, is relatively accessible. Casa del Monte, on the other hand, is an isolated location reached by a tortuous, 14km-long track providing the only alternative exit for those not wishing to walk another 2h 00min down to Los Sauces. It should be borne in mind that once started, the only alternatives are turning back or going all the way to Casa del Monte.
- Protected area: Parque Natural de Las Nieves
Source: Cabildo de La Palma – Trail Network (open data and official trail sheet). Conditions can change: always check the official trail sheet before setting off. Emergencies: 112.
