PR LP 18
Refugio de El Pilar – Los Guinchos
Distance12.9 km
Time≈ 5 h 15 min
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+119 m
Descent−1585 m
TypeOne way
Elevation profile
Altitude from 4 to 1494 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 1494 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 in Roque Los Muchachos€22.00- 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
- No significant difficulties other than those due to the distance and height difference involved, demanding a minimum degree of fitness.
- After heavy rain, take care on the steepest sections and below cliffs: there may be damage to the trail.
- Private vehicle or taxi.
- All year round.
- This radial path can either be done in its entirety or else used to create numerous circuits, combined with other footpaths from the Network.
- 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.