PR LP 18.1
Los Cancajos – Cruz de La Pavona
Distance7.8 km
Time≈ 3 h
DifficultyEasy
Ascent+73 m
Descent−731 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 0 to 681 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 681 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-shirtFaro y estrellas denin€18.00- 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
- None worth mentioning, except a few short sections of road where caution is required. ACCUMULATED ASCENDING LEVEL 680 mt. ACCUMULATED DESCENDING LEVEL 0 mt.
- After heavy rain, take care on the steepest sections and below cliffs: there may be damage to the trail.
- Private vehicle or taxi.
- All round year.
- This is a variant of the PR LP 18 allowing descent to the tourist resort of Los Cancajos or ascent to Refugio de El Pilar from there.
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.
