PR LP 07
Pico de La Cruz – Los Sauces
Distance16.3 km
Time≈ 4 h 45 min
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+0 m
Descent−2150 m
TypeOne way
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 the summits 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 2 litres per person.
- EssentialSun protectionPut on sun cream before you set off and reapply every two hours.
Before you go
- A long route involving a considerable height difference; the main difficulty is precisely the physical fitness demanded, otherwise, it is straightforward.
- After heavy rain, take care on the steepest sections and below cliffs: there may be damage to the trail.
- Public transport is non-existent, a taxi or private vehicle being required.
- All year round. Avoid the high zone when there is snow.
- The route is usually walked in a downhill direction and lends itself to various options. The first entails the choice of destination: Barlovento (via the PR LP 8 path) or Los Sauces (via the PR LP 7). It is also possible to descend to the Visitor Centre of Los Tilos, along the PR LP 7.1 path. In all cases it should be borne in mind that they are long routes demanding adequate equipment and requiring food and water to be carried.
- 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.
