PR LP 14
Refugio de El Pilar – El Paso
Distance6.8 km
Time≈ 2 h 45 min
DifficultyEasy
Ascent+734 m
Descent−12 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 737 to 1459 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 1459 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-shirtNek Magek – Yo soy el Sol€30.00
La Palma T-shirtStar Wars en Roque Los Muchachos€25.00- EssentialWaterAt least half a litre. For this route, about 1 litres per person.
- EssentialSun protectionPut on sun cream before you set off and reapply every two hours.
Before you go
- The path has no serious difficulties. In mist, two points can cause problems: the start of the route, in the vicinity of Refugio de El Pilar, and the Llanos del Jable zone. If the path is lost, walk back to where it can be picked up again and then watch closely for the painted marks.
- After heavy rain, take care on the steepest sections and below cliffs: there may be damage to the trail.
- By private vehicle or taxi.
- All year round.
- The easiest way to walk this path is as described here, downhill to El Paso. However, it acquires an added dimension when done in the opposite direction, by providing access from the town to a large number of other paths.
- Protected area: Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja
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.
