Description
Niveau
This trek is specially made if you like a bit of a tough trip with not too many altimeters!
8-Day Trek Including Luggage Transfer!
You will be picked up from Las Palmas Airport and transferred to your starting point near San Pedro.
Gran Canaria is a true hiking paradise with varied landscapes. Rough cliffs alternate with rugged easy hiking trails and swaying palm trees, beaches and mountain villages. You walk along the west coast of the island, from the northwest to the southern Puerto Mogan.
With this trek you will stay at 5 different accommodations during the week. With a rest day halfway through your trek, where you can head to the natural attraction of Charco Azul. Here are a series of natural pools formed by rocks and volcanic activity where the waterfalls water flows to the Atlantic Ocean. This is a great place to swim and relax.
This trip includes passenger transfers and luggage transport.
- Prices are based on 2 persons
- Special views
- Beautifully rough coastline
- Coordinated walking days
- Little tourism
- Special overnight stays
- 5 walking days
- Extra walking day to Charco Azul
1| Arrival in Las Palmas
On arrival at the airport you will be transferred to your accommodation in a rural area. This one is with breakfast.
2| Valley of Agaete
You wake up surrounded by beautiful green valleys and impressive mountains. Along the way, you will pass through Valle de Agaete, known for its fertile soil and lush vegetation. This walk ends in the charming little town of Agaete with its natural sea baths. You spend the night in a wonderful hotel with breakfast.
Distance: 24 km
Height difference: +420 up / -480 down
3| Agaete to El Risco
During this stage you walk up along the beach of Guayedra. The valley of Guaedra is formed by a series of small ravines with impressive steep cliffs that make a U-shape until they reach the sea. A beautiful piece of nature along the west coast of Gran Canaria where you eventually arrive at your accommodation in the small town of El Risco. You stay in a nice B&B with breakfast
Distance: 15 km
Height difference: +780 up / -800 down
4| Day off
On your day off there is the possibility to walk to Charco Azul. A popular area with a series of natural pools that are great for swimming.
5| El Risco to La Aldea?
You pass breathtaking cliffs, deep ravines. The panoramic views are truly stunning. During the walk you will encounter various native plants and animals. You may even spot one of the rare bird species. Eventually you arrive in a wonderful hotel with breakfast and swimming pool.
Distance: 15 km
Height difference: +780 up / -680 down
6| South towards Mogán
From La Aldea you will continue through charming villages, terraced fields and sleepy hamlets. You will pass ancient water channels known as “acequias” that provide irrigation in the region. This stage is the longest with the most altimeters. Leave on time! Mogán is today’s destination. It is a charming picturesque mountain village with cozy restaurants and bars where you can enjoy the local dishes.
Distance: 24.5 km
Height difference: +900 up / -680 down
7| Little Venice
The last kilometers of walking have arrived. Your way winds up and down to the coast to eventually end up in the nice coastal town of Puerto Mogán. As you descend further, the landscape gradually becomes more Mediterranean. This part of the walk offers spectacular views of the coast of Puerto Mogán. Your 90 km journey is over.
Distance: 20.5 km
Height difference: +430 up / -710 down
8| Departure
Unfortunately, everything comes to an end. We take you to the airport with our transfer to return to the Netherlands satisfied.
Inclusive
- Travel time: 8 days
- 5 hiking days
- return Transfer airport to and from Accommodation
- Luggage transport
- Hiking trails with GPX
- Extra hiking day(s)
- Nice combinations of accommodations with breakfast
- Travel guarantee STO
Exclusive
- Outward and return journey
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- All meals and drinks except breakfast
- Booking costs €20.00
- Possible single room supplement €325.00
- Transfers outside the program
Our special accommodations
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Distance
90 km
Difficulty
Medium
Up
2820 m.
Down
3710 m.