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El Hierro – Journey to the Meridian – GR131 – 4 Nights

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El Hierro – Journey to the Meridian – GR131 – 4 Nights

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Discover the wild beauty of El Hierro on a spectacular island-crossing adventure along the GR-131. From the rugged Atlantic coastline and pine-covered highlands to the windswept landscapes of La Dehesa and the famous twisted juniper trees of El Sabinar, every day reveals a different side of this remote Canary Island. Following ancient paths across volcanic landscapes, the journey culminates at Faro de Orchilla, the historic western edge of the island and the former prime meridian. With comfortable overnight stays, luggage transfers and carefully planned walking stages, this is an unforgettable way to experience one of the Canary Islands’ most fascinating and unspoilt destinations.

Quick Facts

  • 4 nights’ accommodation
  • 5 days’
  • Approximate walking distance 54km (33 miles)
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Established GR131 and complementary long-distance walking trails
  • Enjoy comfortable daily walking distances
  • Stay in charming towns and hand-selected accommodations
  • Luggage transfers included
  • Mountain paths, forest tracks, volcanic trails and well-established hiking routes.

About & Details

Step onto the trails of El Hierro and discover an island that feels wonderfully remote. Your journey begins beside the Atlantic, before climbing through quiet villages and pine forests into the high mountains, where volcanic peaks, open ridges and huge views stretch across the ocean. As you cross the island, the landscape constantly changes. Ancient paths lead through the windswept heights before dropping into La Dehesa, where the extraordinary sabinas of El Sabinar have been twisted and sculpted by centuries of Atlantic winds. You’ll walk beneath these remarkable trees, across rugged volcanic terrain and through some of the island’s most atmospheric landscapes. The final stage takes you higher once again before a spectacular descent towards the western coast and Faro de Orchilla. Here, at the remote edge of El Hierro, the journey reaches its natural conclusion — a place once regarded as the western edge of the known world.

This is walking at its most rewarding: quiet trails, dramatic landscapes, volcanic wilderness and the feeling of crossing an entire island under your own power.

Inclusions

  • 4 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected hotels, guesthouses and pilgrim-friendly accommodation with private facilities where available
  • Daily luggage transfers between accommodations
  • Necessary transfers to and from remote sections of the trail
  • Comprehensive route notes and navigation resources
  • Detailed pre-departure information pack
  • Expert local knowledge and 24-hour emergency assistance during your trip
  • Professional event organisation and itinerary planning

Exclusions:

  • Travel to the start and finish points of the trip
  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)
  • Airport transfers
  • Tourist taxes where applicable
  • Guiding services (available on request)

Optional extras

  • Single room supplement £100 per person per night (subject to availability)
  • Solo traveller supplement £100 per person per night
  • Odd group supplement £100 per group per night may apply if a single room is required.
  • Extra night prior to start (single room) £200 per person
  • Extra night prior to the start (twin room, needs 2 people) £100 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (single room) £200 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (twin room, needs 2 people) £100 per person

 

Please select from Optional Extras at checkout.

Getting there and back

Getting There:

Fly to Tenerife or Gran Canaria and connect to El Hierro by air, or travel by ferry from Los Cristianos in Tenerife to Puerto de la Estaca on El Hierro. The fast ferry provides a comfortable alternative to flying and takes you directly to the island, close to Valverde where your walking adventure begins.

Getting Away:

You can travel by taxi or private transfer to El Hierro Airport (VDE) or Puerto de la Estaca for onward travel. Ferries connect El Hierro with Tenerife, while flights operate to Tenerife and Gran Canaria, providing easy connections to the UK and mainland Spain.

Evening meals and lunches

You can purchase evening meals either at the accommodation or nearby. When our event planners send you the schedule with itinerary you could prearrange directly with the accommodation or during the walk.

For lunches we would suggest bringing some of your own favourite snack bars and then asking the accommodation for a packed lunch for the following day and also supplementing that at stops en-route.

Accommodation

Accommodation is generally in a mixture of family-run hotels, guesthouses, rural inns and carefully selected pilgrim-friendly accommodation. Private ensuite facilities will be provided wherever possible, although in some smaller villages facilities may occasionally be shared.

Once your booking is confirmed, your event planner will provide details of your accommodation and discuss any preferences or special requirements.

Dog friendly

Due to accommodation restrictions and the logistics, this trip is generally not recommended for travellers with dogs.

 

Need a guide?

If you would prefer to have a guide for your walk, even just for one day, then we are happy to help. We can provide a qualified leader (also first aid qualified) to lead your trek or on just one of the sections. Just ask us.
A guide can not only take the stress out of navigation, but you will also find them a great asset in terms of providing an insight into all things environment and nature.

Dates and prices

For available dates please see the ‘build your trip’ option on the left hand side on desktops or at the bottom on mobiles. You can reserve your space via this route.

After you book

After placing your booking with us, you will in the first instance receive an automated email from our system confirming receipt of your reservation. If you don’t receive it, it is worth checking your spam/clutter folder.

In the process of placing your booking, you will generally set up an access password to our online gateway where you can review the details of the booking.

Your personal event planner will then be in touch with you to start to confirm the details. This contact will usually be taken up in the working day after receipt of your booking, but may, in busy times, take a little longer. The event planner will then liaise with you regarding the details of the course. If you have any specific requirements, please do mention it at this stage.

At the end of your trip

Unfortunately, all good things come to an end at some point. Luckily you have one of several options. If you have not booked additional tour plans have a look at our other offerings and extend your holiday.

You can arrange this as an optional add on with your adventure travel planner.

 

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Arrival in El Hierro

    Arrive on El Hierro and make your way to Valverde, the island’s historic capital and your base for the first night. Take the afternoon to settle in and explore the town, with its traditional Canarian architecture and relaxed atmosphere. This is also a good opportunity to prepare for the first walking day of your Journey to the Meridian.

     

  • Day 2 – Tamaduste to San Andrés

    Today you begin your Journey to the Meridian, starting beside the Atlantic at Tamaduste. The route climbs steadily inland through El Hierro’s rugged volcanic landscape, with dramatic views back towards the coast as you gain height. The day finishes in the traditional mountain village of San Andrés, giving you a rewarding introduction to the island’s interior.

    8 miles (13km) and 3530ft (1070m) of ascent

  • Day 3 – San Andrés to Cruz de los Reyes

    Continue your Journey to the Meridian, leaving San Andrés and heading into the highlands of El Hierro. The route climbs gradually towards La Llanía, passing through open pastureland and abandoned agricultural fields before reaching the dramatic cliff edge overlooking El Golfo. From here, the GR-131 continues through the highlands to Cruz de los Reyes, where you are rewarded with spectacular 360° views towards Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma.

    *there will be a short transfer to you accommodation

    6 miles (10km) and 1250ft (380m) of ascent

  • Day 4 - Circular walk from Sabinosa

    Today’s walk takes you directly from Sabinosa into the spectacular landscape of La Dehesa and El Sabinar the PR-EH 9 El Sabinar Trail. You climb the historic Camino de La Dehesa through woodland to the Mirador de Sabinosa, continue towards the Mirador de Bascos, and then enter the famous El Sabinar, where ancient juniper trees have been shaped by the prevailing winds. The route then loops back towards Sabinosa.

    8 miles (13km) and 2130ft (650m) of ascent

     

  • Day 5 – Cruz de los Reyes to Faro de Orchilla

    Today is the final and most dramatic stage of your Journey to the Meridian. After a short transfer from Sabinosa to Cruz de los Reyes, you continue along the GR-131 to Pico de Malpaso, the highest point on El Hierro at 1,501 metres. From here the trail descends through the remote landscape of La Dehesa and past the Ermita de la Virgen de los Reyes, before continuing through rugged volcanic terrain to Faro de Orchilla, marking the historic western meridian and the end of your island crossing.

    *Transfer back to Valverde or La Restiga

    11 miles (17km) and 4560ft (1390m) of ascent

     

Notes:

We will always endeavour to accommodate you in the locations detailed in the above itinerary. Due to very high demand, some accommodation providers may occasionally have limited availability and so we may need to accommodate you in an alternative location, nearby. In this case, we will arrange a taxi transfer for you to take you from the trail to your accommodation and back again the following morning. An additional charge may be payable. We will notify you of this when confirming your booking.

Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. Timings and mileages are approximate.

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Reviews

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Heather Parr
3 months ago

Maximum Adventure exceeded expectations, planning a trip for me last minute and off season through the glorious Lake District. The hotels were top rate, as was the food and my daily gluten free sandwich. Nathalie got the route guide sent to me in a couple of days and the baggage service was impeccable. It was the only tour guide company that responded immediately to my last minute request. Looking forward to more adventures with your company!!!

Chris Evans
3 months ago

David and I walked the Speyside Way in September 2023 and very much enjoyed the adventure. Maximum Adventure Ltd organised our nightly accommodation and uplifting of our luggage in a seamless manner, which made the whole trip so easy with no stress. This is the second time that I have personally used Maximum Adventures Ltd and I would recommend them to others as they offer a friendly and efficient service.

Göte Fredriksson
4 months ago

We realy appreciated the tour we did on Hadrians Wall path in May. Beautiful scenery, decent weather, god arrangements including lodging, transport, bagagehandling etc. We came well prepared . In this preparation Maximum adventures gave us great support, as we are coming from abroad with no knowledge of conditions on the path. We had great BnBs and could concentrate on de daily walks that gave us great pleasure. Thank you England and Hadrians Wall path for your friendly reception and well mantained walking path. Thank you Maximum Adventures for your good service. We would love to come back in the future.

Jerry Kashinski
4 months ago

Maximum Adventure did a great job for us. With less than a month's notice, it set up an itinerary, lodging and luggage porterage for a walk from Carlisle to Newcastle, England along Hadrian's Wall. The lodging was fantastic, as was the itinerary and support during the walk. We'd definitely use Maximum Adventure again and would recommend them without reservation!

Fiona Reilly
5 months ago

I was part of a climb on 23/09, didn't think I would make ut, but I did. The descent was a different story.. I got jelly legs and lost my confidence. If it wasn't for James, my Sherpa would never have made it. Can't thank him enough, Will, met you briefly. Both of them were very knowledgeable, we had the most amazing views at the summit...the pain is still worth it and

Tom Graham
5 months ago

I walked the West Highland Way with my dad and brother. The organisation was excellent by Samantha. Itinerary and instructions were clear and all the bookings and luggage transfers went smoothly. As a result we were able to ensure the fantastic walk and not worry about anything. I would happily recommend Maximum Adventure to others.

Sarah Bracken
5 months ago

Absolutely brilliant guide - knowledgeable, interesting and humorous in addition to looking after our safety so well - making sure we ate and suggesting when to layer up! Would highly recommend!

Diana Straub
6 months ago

We just got home from our 8-days Hadrian's Wall hike and we just loved it! Everything was perfectly organized! We had great B&Bs and hotels with very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Our favorite was the Dacre House with Clare. But then again, all were great! The luggage was always at the day's destination, no matter how early we got to the accommodation. The description of how to get to the accommodations were clear and precise. The road map and the guide book were waiting for us as we got to the first B&B and were very helpful and interesting Thanks, Maximum Adventure!

Kristin Hentschel
6 months ago

Praise for the West Highland Hike and the Maximum Adventure planners, esp. our planner Samantha. Great experience in every regard.

Simon Bradish
6 months ago

Booked for the 3 UK Peaks adventure, it was organised perfectly and everything when to plan. Accommodation was good, transport excellent, our guide (Patrick) brilliant, so cannot fault the trip and adventure. I personally expected too much from myself and was unable to fully summit as this adventure is not for beginners, I climbed Kilimanjaro in 2003 when I was 42 and twenty years later, although relatively fit, my endurance didn't last. So I did a half summit for Ben Nevis & Scafell, thanks to Patrick for letting go back down on my own, it was brilliant. With Snowdon, a half summit is tricky as you can't descend the way you go up, so I decided to do some hiking in the area while the rest of the group did the climb. I took a chance and went to the ticket office and managed to get a single return ticket up to the summit of Snowdon at 9am which returned down by 11.30am. I was hoping to see my group on top and spring a surprise but the weather was terrible. I highly recommend the trip but make sure you are fit enough otherwise as there is an emphasis on time, so a slow walk up is going to slow everyone down and really delay the trip. Have Fun, Simon Bradish

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