The National park is divided into various protected areas, each housing a variety of plant species

Keep in mind the sensitive animal and plant species in the nature reserve and please cause as little impact as possible

Do not leave rubbish of any kind behind you. Showing due consideration for the environment is the best way to protect this unique ecosystem.

Saturdays

A one hour bus journey takes us to CHORROS DE EPINA, from where we take the high trail to the SANTA CLARA Chapel. Views of the Islands of La Palma and El Hierro from here. After a short rest, we continue our walk, past the palm trees and vineyards, down to the VALLEHERMOSO valley (also known as the evergreen valley).

Sundays

Today’s route starts with a bus journey (approx. 1 hour) to LAGUNA GRANDE, where the walk begins, taking us through the National Park. Here we will see bracken measuring up to 15 metres high and laurel trees of up to 20 metres. After 2 hours walk we reach the village of IGUALERO. The route takes us through the Erque Valley to the plateau at LA FORTALEZA (Guanche fort), which we may or may not climb depending on the weather

Mondays

Today we start from LA CALDERA, taking the church road along the GERIAN face, and make for EL CERCADO, passing through several old houses and goat stables. After stopping to visit the pottery shops, we continue our walk to LAS HAYAS.

Tuesdays

We take the bus (approx. 1 hour) in the direction of the National Park, as far as the PAJARITO turn-off. From here we walk up to the highest point on La Gomera: Mt. GARAJONAY. After a rest we head into one of the oldest rainforests in the world, which houses botanical treasures to this day. Once through the forest, we reach the village of EL CEDRO where we will visit an old water gallery.

Wednesdays

We depart by bus (approx. 1 hour) for Olsen’s Cabin, from where we walk up through the bracken to the IMADA valley. The walk takes us through fields full of agaves, and fig and almond trees. We head for BENCHIJIGUA and then continue on to Pastrana, where the bus is waiting to take us to SANTIAGO (journey time 10 minutes).

Thursdays

Today we go by bus to the ROQUE DE OJILLA viewpoint, from where we walk to the refuge at DEGOLLADA DE TANQUE. Towering above us along the way is the giant ROQUE DE OJILA volcanic rock. The route takes us along a stony path with a variety of vegetation, until we reach LA LAJA. After a rest to regain our strength we set off up an old native track, which takes us past terraced farm plots, with impressive views over the SAN SEBASTIÁN RAVINE, until we eventually reach the end of our walk at the Bar PERAZA.

Bus transfer to departure point of walk and from finish to accommodation

Hiking boots, waterproof coat, sun cream, hat, short trousers, long trousers, jersey, windcheater, bottle of water.

Participants are taken by bus up to Laguna Grande (altitude: 1,260m), and then set off through spectacular scenery on a route which is specially chosen for uphill riding. The forest trails and small paths in charming surroundings amidst the mountains of La Gomera make this trip a unique experience. All you need to bring with you is an enjoyment of riding and confidence on a bike

Comfortable and trendy: Beach cruiser for the sea front; also ideal for small trips to beaches at Valle Gran Rey.

Child’s seat and child trailer

Our experienced guides will give you an introduction to mountain-bike riding and technique, and have loads to tell you about the island itself.