PR LP 08
Pico de La Cruz – Barlovento
Distance11.6 km
Time≈ 4 h 45 min
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+1853 m
Descent−176 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 588 to 2288 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. The route climbs to 2288 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 2 litres per person.
- EssentialSun protectionPut on sun cream before you set off and reapply every two hours.
Before you go
- The distance covered, and the height-difference involved make it a physically demanding route.
- After heavy rain, take care on the steepest sections and below cliffs: there may be damage to the trail.
- By road, with a private vehicle or taxi.
- All year round. Beware of snow in winter and spring at altitudes above 2,000m, as the path becomes impracticable and dangerous in such conditions.
- The route is usually walked downhill, although there is nothing to prevent doing it uphill. No water is available anywhere on the route. In the high zone it coincides with the PR LP 7.
- Protected area: Parque Natural de Las Nieves
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.
