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La Gomera – Mountains & Coast – GR131/132 – 6 Nights

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La Gomera – Mountains & Coast – GR131/132 – 6 Nights

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Discover the spectacular landscapes of La Gomera on a rewarding island walking adventure that combines rugged coastlines, deep valleys, mountain trails and traditional villages. Starting in San Sebastián, the route heads south towards Playa de Santiago before climbing into the dramatic interior and continuing through the island’s beautiful mountainous landscapes.

Along the way, you’ll experience some of La Gomera’s most varied scenery, from terraced hillsides and remote valleys to lush forests and sweeping Atlantic views. The route then descends towards Valle Gran Rey before climbing once more towards Vallehermoso and continuing through the picturesque northern part of the island.

With challenging climbs, spectacular viewpoints and peaceful rural trails, this is an ideal trip for walkers wanting to experience the natural beauty and character of La Gomera on foot. The journey finishes back in San Sebastián, completing a memorable adventure across one of the Canary Islands’ most beautiful and unspoilt destinations.

Quick Facts

  • 86nights’ accommodation
  • 7 days’
  • Approximate walking distance 120km (74 miles)
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Enjoy comfortable daily walking distances
  • Stay in charming towns and hand-selected accommodations
  • Luggage transfers included

About & Details

This spectacular walking adventure explores the diverse landscapes of La Gomera, taking you from the island’s capital through rugged coastal scenery, dramatic valleys and mountainous interior landscapes. The route combines challenging climbs with rewarding descents and spectacular views across the Atlantic.

Along the way, you’ll discover traditional villages, terraced hillsides, lush forests and peaceful valleys, experiencing a side of La Gomera that is best appreciated on foot. The route passes through some of the island’s most beautiful and remote landscapes, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the local character, scenery and relaxed island atmosphere.

With several demanding stages and significant elevation changes, this is a rewarding adventure for experienced walkers looking for a more challenging island escape. After completing the final stage back into San Sebastián, you’ll have experienced the very best of La Gomera’s mountains, valleys and coastline

Inclusions

  • 6 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected hotels, guesthouses and pilgrim-friendly accommodation with private facilities where available
  • Daily luggage transfers between accommodations
  • 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:

The easiest way to reach the island is to fly to Tenerife South Airport, then travel to Los Cristianos and take the regular ferry to San Sebastián. The ferry crossing takes around 50 minutes.

You can also fly directly to La Gomera Airport, although flight options are more limited. From the airport, San Sebastián is around 35 minutes by road.

Getting Away:

Regular ferries operate to Los Cristianos in Tenerife, with the crossing taking around 50 minutes. From Los Cristianos, you can continue by taxi or bus to Tenerife South Airport for your onward flight.

Alternatively, if you are flying from La Gomera Airport, you can arrange a taxi or local bus from San Sebastián to the airport.

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 – Arrive in San Sebastián

    Arrive in San Sebastián de La Gomera and settle into your accommodation. If travelling via Tenerife, the ferry from Los Cristianos takes you across to the island, with the journey offering beautiful views of the surrounding Atlantic waters. Once in San Sebastián, take some time to explore the historic centre, enjoy the shops and restaurants, and prepare for the walking adventure ahead.

     

  • Day 2 – San Sebastián to Playa de Santiago

    Your first walking day takes you south from San Sebastián along the beautiful coastline towards Playa de Santiago. This scenic route combines rugged coastal landscapes with valleys and dramatic mountain scenery, giving you an excellent introduction to La Gomera. Although the route gradually descends towards the coast, there is a substantial climb along the way, making this a challenging but rewarding start to your adventure.

    13 miles (21km) and 3080ft (940m) of ascent

  • Day 3 – Playa de Santiago to Chipude

    Leaving the coast behind, today’s route heads inland and climbs into the mountainous heart of La Gomera. The trail winds through spectacular valleys and terraced hillsides, with increasingly impressive views as you gain altitude. The day finishes in the picturesque mountain village of Chipude, after a demanding ascent towards the higher reaches of the island.

    12 miles (20km) and 5020ft (1530m) of ascent

  • Day 4 – Chipude to Valle Gran Rey

    A shorter but spectacular descent from the mountain village of Chipude towards the coast at Valle Gran Rey. The route passes through El Cercado and the dramatic Matanza canyon, with terraced hillsides and beautiful views over the valley before reaching the coast.

    6 miles (10km) and 160ft (50m) of ascent

  • Day 5 – Valle Gran Rey to Vallehermoso

    A challenging stage climbing from the coast back into the mountains. The route rises towards Las Hayas before continuing through the beautiful laurel forest of Bosque del Cedro and descending into the lush Vallehermoso valley. This is a demanding day with significant elevation gain, but the scenery is exceptional.

    *this stage can be split, adding an extra and less demanding day to your trip

    15 miles (24km) and 4760ft (1450m) of ascent

     

  • Day 6 – Vallehermoso to Hermigua

    Today’s route takes you through some of La Gomera’s most spectacular northern landscapes. Leaving Vallehermoso, the trail climbs through rugged valleys and forest before reaching Agulo, one of the island’s prettiest villages. From here, continue towards Hermigua, enjoying wonderful views across the valley and Atlantic coast.

    11 miles (17km) and 2990ft (910m) of ascent

  • Day 7 – Hermigua to San Sebastián

    The final walking day takes you from the lush valley of Hermigua back to San Sebastián. The route climbs through the rugged landscapes of Majona Natural Park, with spectacular views over the coast and surrounding mountains before descending towards the island capital. Finish your La Gomera adventure in San Sebastián with time to relax before your onward journey.

    11 miles (17km) and 800ft (240m) 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

Find some of the reviews our wonderful customers have left for us below, or read them all here!

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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