PR LP 09.1
Roque del Faro
Distance17 km
Time≈ 5 h
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+1447 m
Descent−1457 m
TypeLoop
Elevation profile
Altitude from 19 to 1062 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 1062 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
- Closed for trail maintenance.
- Although in appearance, on the map, the route looks simple, it actually involves surmounting a large height difference and implies considerable physical exertion, with its more than 1,000m height difference and 5 hour duration. Otherwise, the path is simple and straightforward. Caution is required on the road section in the vicinity of Roque del Faro.
- The route is circular.
- All year round.
- Although it is a circular route, it is possible to do only half, provided return transport is available. The two alternatives are as follows: 1. Roque del Faro – El Tablado (2h 00min) and return by road. 2. Roque del Faro – Franceses (2h 00min) and return by road.
- Protected area: Monumento Natural de La Costa de Hiscaguán
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.
