PR LP 11
Roque de Los Muchachos – Puntagorda
Distance12 km
Time≈ 4 h 45 min
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+1626 m
Descent−109 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 821 to 2338 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 2338 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 Solar negra€20.00
La Palma T-shirtStar Wars en Roque Los Muchachos€25.00- 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 path is physically demanding due to the large height difference involved. The presence of snow can also make transit of the high zones difficult or even impossible.
- 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 but beware of snow in winter.
- Not a very long, but nevertheless a solitary route implying a certain degree of commitment. Most walkers start from the helipads at the foot of Roque de los Muchachos, since the last section to the summit itself follows the road, until the path, which disappeared decades ago, is eventually recovered. The route should not be undertaken after recent snowfalls as the high zone becomes covered by a layer of hardened snow and transit is extremely hazardous. Furthermore, the path sometimes disappears, the markings are no longer visible and it is easy to get lost. The low part of the path lends itself to tailoring hikes to suit individual requirements, by combining different footpaths forming part of the Network.
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.
