PR LP 09
Los Andenes – Santo Domingo de Garafía
Distance19.7 km
Time≈ 6 h 45 min
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+290 m
Descent−2209 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 357 to 2276 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 2276 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-shirtFaro y estrellas denin€18.00
La Palma T-shirtPartes de un Telescopio€23.00- EssentialWaterAt least half a litre. For this route, about 2.5 litres per person.
- EssentialSun protectionPut on sun cream before you set off and reapply every two hours.
Before you go
- The length and considerable height difference of this hike make it physically demanding. However, from Roque del Faro, the route runs through inhabited areas, making withdrawal possible at any time. Beware of snow in the high zone.
- 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.
- Any time of year. Be prepared for snow in winter.
- The path crosses the Garafía Pine Forest Integral Nature reserve, the highest category of protection for a natural area. It is essential not to leave the path under any circumstance until the bed of the Barranco de los Hombres ravine [1,140m] has been reached. It is a long, solitary route, especially in the high zone. In case of snow in the high zone, it is advisable not to attempt the route. Physically less fit hikers usually divide the hike in two, with a stop at Roque del Faro. There are also hikers who link the highest peak on La Palma, Roque de los Muchachos, with the sea. To do so, the GR 131 is followed from the Roque for one hour to its junction with the PR LP 9 path, which is descended to Roque del Faro. Then, descent is continued along the PR LP 9.1 to El Tablado and on to Franceses (east). The path leads to Fajana de Franceses, at the edge of the sea, after a descent of over 2,400m.
- Protected area: Reserva Natural Integral del Pinar de Garafía
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.
