Description
The GR131 Tenerife
Tenerife, is the fourth island of the GR131. Within 5 days you walk 90 km south in Tenerife, crossing the Teide Natural Park and passing El Teide. With an impressive height of 3718 meters, it is the highest volcano of the islands! La Gomera is the fifth island of the GR131. There you walk 40 km from east to west within 3 days, crossing the Garajonay Natural Park. It is a beautiful hike with a lot of variety. You pass farmlands, forests with conifers, eucalyptus and laurel trees and various lava landscapes. You reach an altitude of 2,425 meters on Tenerife and 1,478 meters on La Gomera, where you hardly meet anyone. The 130 kilometers and the challenging landscape with many altimeters make this a tour for experienced hikers, with sure footedness and a good condition!
The GR131 La Gomera
On La Gomera you will arrive at the port of the small town of San Sebastian. From there you walk up towards the Garajonay Natural Park with a magnificent view of Tenerife with El Teide above the clouds. A special feature of the park is the fog, which is more present in the winter than in the summer. In the center of the park is an ancient laurel forest.
On La Gomera you have the so-called whistling language. The Silbo Gomero (Gomeran flute) is a whistling language “spoken” by some inhabitants of the Canary Island of La Gomera. The language is used to communicate through the deep valleys (barrancos) that are found all over the island.
The 12-day trip consists of carefully selected accommodations, based on a double room, and usually a private bathroom, with breakfast. Of course there is the possibility to get a single room for a supplement.
- Trekking along special views
- Maximum 8 persons
- Alto the Jarajonay
- special valleys
- Special overnight stays
- Hiking island par excellence
- The whistle on La Gomera
- El Teide
- Away from the crowd
1| Arrival Tenerife
Transfer from the airport to the first accommodation in La Esperanza on Tenerife, where you will stay for two nights.
2| La Esperanza – El Gaitero
After a hearty breakfast you start the walking week. The first stage of the GR131 has a total distance of 16 km. A gradually ascending road, with a vicious last bit. You walk slowly up through the forest, protected from the wind. The trip mostly goes through the woods, lots of shade and few views so far. You will be taken back to the accommodation.
Distance: 16 km
Height difference: +956 up / -214 down
3| El Gaitero – La Caldera
The second stage of the GR131. Step by step you ascend towards the Teide area. The only sound is the sound of your shoes stepping through the stones! You will encounter jumping crickets, buzzing flies, bees and wasps in the grandly scented pine forest. There seems to be no end to it. Then suddenly you come into a Halloween-like forest with beard moss in every tree that looks like fluttering Halloween-like wisps. With fog it would be a perfect setting for a horror movie.
You conquer considerable altimeters and often the views are really spectacularly beautiful. At the end of the day you arrive at La Caldera area. With a shot transfer you will be brought to your accommodation.
Distance: 15 km
Height difference: +655 up / -1183 down
4| La Caldera – Las Canadas del Teide
Ready for a new day. You leave this fine accommodation. But don’t worry, it will be a very nice day. You walk further up to the Teide area.
From the starting point you can already see in the distance where you are going today. The number of kilometers is not that much, but it’s all in the altimeters. You climb up through the forest, until you reach the tree line and walk completely in the sun. With a satisfied feeling you arrive at a mountain restaurant on the Cañadas del Teide where you can drink a delicious pot of beer with a delicious tapa. After you have regained your strength, a transfer will take you to the Parador hotel.
Distance: 16.5 km
Height difference: +1135 up / -260 down
5| Parador – Vilaflor
In the morning, don’t miss the sunrise! A special moment to be able to see this! The highest point has been reached and today we descend to Villaflor. After a last small ascent, you come to a point where you turn around one more time to look at El Teide. You see the hardened lava flows and your mind goes back in time. If you walk further you enter one of the most beautiful varied nature areas of Tenerife where you can only reach on foot. Descending further and further to Vilaflor, we slowly come back below the tree line and walk to the accommodation. Vilaflor is the highest village in Spain, at 1400 meters. You can relax completely in the cozy Spa-Hotel with swimming pool. You will be completely pampered by the owner.
Distance: 24.5 km
Height difference: +495 up / -1156 down
6| Vilaflor – Arona – ferry San Sebastian de La Gomera
The last day of this GR131 on Tenerife has already arrived. From Vilaflor you walk downhill towards Arona. You wind your way down between the pine trees. The tour in Tenerife is complete! From here you will be taken to Los Cristianos to take the ferry to La Gomera this evening. In San Sebastián, the capital and main port of La Gomera, you can stroll around in the evening through a pleasant car-free center with shops and many cozy restaurants and bars. Our residence is located in the center of the park “Torre del Conde”
Distance: 20km
Altitude difference: +668 up / -1391 down
7| San Sebastian – Rest day
8| San Sebastián – Uphill
After the relaxed day of rest, you immediately start again with a first tough stage. From sea level to 940mt altitude. You have to climb a lot, that’s why you don’t make many kilometers this day. When you have arrived at altitude, you can treat yourself to a cooling drink at the restaurant. Afterwards you will be taken back to San Sebastián.
Distance: 9 km
Altitude difference: +1047 up / -96 down
9| The middle mountains (17km)
In the morning, after leaving your accommodation, you will go with a transfer to the place where you ended up. You continue the trip on a very nice part of the GR131 on La Gomera. Don’t forget your camera! We walk to the highest point Alto Garajonay. In clear weather we will see La Palma, El Hierro, Tenerife and maybe Gran Canaria. In the afternoon you arrive in Chipude. A small village with a real mountain hotel.
Distance: 16.6 km
Altitude difference: +848 up / -686 down
10| The beautiful valley (16km)
The first part goes up and down alternately. Until you enter the Garajonay nature reserve in the middle of the island. From then on, the path takes us mostly downhill where we always keep a view of the valley, Vallehermoso, ‘beautiful valley’. After a long descent we arrive at a cozy atmospheric hotel. We have reached the end of the GR131! A short, but one of the most beautiful routes. La Gomera is the perfect walking island for a reason.
Distance: 14.5 km
Altitude difference: +407 up / -1298 down
11| Ferry Tenerife
In the morning you take the ferry to Tenerife. Everyone can fill the day according to their own needs. We spend another night near the coast.
12| Departure
With an organized transfer you go to the airport for the flight home.
Inclusive
- Travel time: 12 days
- Accommodations with breakfast
- Overnight in luxury Parador hotel at 2100m altitude
- Return transfer airport
- Transfers during the walking tour and the ferry
- Fully organized hike over 130 km
- Luggage transport
- Hiking pin
- Travel guarantee STO
Exclusive
- Outward and return journey
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Mountain sports insurance recommended
- All meals and drinks except breakfast
- Booking costs
- Possible single room supplement
- Transfers outside the program
- Any additional costs transfer from Tenerife North airport
Optional:
- El Teide sunrise/sunset tour
Our special accommodations
The hiking pin of the GR131
Our unique hiking pin. Each island has its own color. You get this hiking pin when you complete the GR131 Camino Naturales on one of the seven islands. With a group tour you get this at the end of the trip. With an individual trip you take a stamp ticket with you that you have signed off at different locations. With this card you will receive your earned hiking pin. You are eligible for this if the trip is booked with Canary Hiking!
Colors
Each island has its own color. Did you walk the 630 km and save all the colors together? Then you will receive a unique pin from us!
Distance
128km
Difficulty
Heavy
Up
5910 m.
Down
5993 m.
🥾 Conquer the Canary Islands, Collect Unique Pins! 🏅
Trek the GR131 Camino Naturales and collect a special Canary Hiking pin for each completed island – each in a unique color to symbolize your achievement!
Group trip? Receive your colorful pin at the end of the tour.
Solo adventurer? Collect stamps on your card at each milestone and we will send your pin!
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