Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro online

45 day walks and treks for all abilities Walking guide to the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro. The 45 waymarked routes in this guidebook include easy strolls and hands-on scrambles, day walks and long-distance routes including the GR132 and parts of the GR131, which runs the whole length of the Canary Islands. Walks are spread in the guide roughly clockwise and where walks are located beside each other, links between them are often possible, giving you the opportunity to make your own alterations. The routes are described over both islands, with 27 walks on La Gomera and 18 on El Hierro, illustrated with clear contour mapping and inspirational photography. The two smallest of the Canary Islands are no less rugged than their volcanic neighbours, offering a wide variety of little-known walking terrain from steep-sided barrancos and dramatic cliffs to the gentler slopes inland cloaked in laurisilva and pine forests. Pages/Seitenzahl: 264
Size/Maße: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight/Gewicht: 270g

A guidebook to day walks and treks on the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the smallest Canary Islands, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

The 33 day walks range from 7 to 20km (4–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the La Gomera and El Hierro sections are described in 4 stages covering 86km (53 miles). The GR132, a circular long-distance walk around La Gomera, is also included, covering 133km (83 miles) over 6 stages with 2 variants provided.

• 1:50,000 maps included for each walk
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
• Easy access from San Sebastián and Valverde
• Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands