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Gran canaria - Trek |
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Hotel Trek in the Canaries |
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This trek in Gran Canaria is one of magnificent ever changing
vistas, with far reaching views to the sea as you walk across the
central mountains of Gran Canaria. We have researched a north to south
route across the island linking family run hotels taking in a wide
variety of spectacular scenery which will have you wondering why you
have not walked here before. We are particularly proud of this holiday
as we are the only walking company to offer such a trek on this island.
It was only possible to put it together using extensive local knowledge.
The Walking
All the paths are of good quality and although some
sections need a steady foot there are no vertiginous sec.jpg) tions.
There is one ’challenge’ day but this has shorter options. You generally
walk from hotel to hotel with one main exception which is made to
include one of the most fascinating aspects of the island – the
troglodyte town.
Self Guided
We provide detailed walking notes and a contoured
map of the island showing paths and tracks. Walk at you own pace and
linger at whichever of the many viewpoints you wish.
The Route
We have a dossier with full details on request.
The route
Day 1 Arrive in Gran Canaria and transfer (1
hour) to you first hotel in Firgas. Take time to acclimatise to the
height and weather by walking around the surrounding area.
Day 2 Today your walk passes interesting
areas of fruit and vegetable cultivation, as you climb higher towards
the mountainous centre of the island. The route will give you a good
indication of the rural atmosphere of this northern part of the island
as you pass through a very varied landscape.
8 miles 4 1/2 hours Ascent 610m Descent 180m
Day 3 You will be collected from the hotel,
driven to the start point and given a commentary to explain what is so
special about this part of Gran Canaria. Walk along a high mountain
ridge, dropping down into and climbing out of the cave dwelling small
town of Artenara which is the highest in the island. 7 miles 4 hours
Ascent 610m Descent 210m
Day 4 You start by moving south along a high
ridge with dramatic views, especially towards the
 rocky
outcrop of Roque Nublo which oversees an extinct volcanic crater now
full of almond trees and attractive white washed villages. Then you walk
through seasonal flowering meadows where there is an abundance of
wildlife to spot. Your day concludes by descending to your destination
hotel along country lanes. 7 1/2 miles 3 1/2 hours Ascent 120m
Descent 520m
Day 5 Today, not only do you return to the
high centre of the island, but your route takes you across the highest
peak of all. This is a classic route which passes through dramatic
scenery along a ‘Camino Real’, an old donkey trail 11 miles 7 1/2
hours Ascent 920m Descent 1010m Please note this day has
numerous shorter options down to a 31/2 hour walk with descent only.
Day 6 Today’s walk is easier and provides an
attractive overview of the countryside and villages. There is a steep
descent from your hotel before crossing a ridge separating two dramatic
barrancos, one known as the valley of a thousand palms. 8 1/2 miles 4
1/2 hours Ascent 550m Descent 800m
Day 7 Today you leave the high centre of the
island. As you head south you will pass through the high pine forests
(noticing one of the oldest pines on the island) and into the vast
emptiness of the Barranco de la Data to pass through the old settlement
of Las Tederas, where plots are still farmed but no permanent residents
remain. Two large lakes will be passed before you descend to your hotel.
11 miles 5 1/2 hours Ascent 340m Descent 920m
Day 8 If not on an early flight enjoy the
facilities of the hotel before being transferred to the airport (1
hour).
The hotels and food
The hotels are all comfortable, family run
establishments. They vary in grading and have been chosen for their
friendliness as much as their comfort and location. All rooms will be
with private bathroom and WC. Dinner and breakfast often with special
local dishes is provided every day. We will advise on the best place to
obtain a picnic.
Baggage transfer
Your bag will be
transferred daily to your next hotel so that you can enjoy the walking
with just a day pack.
How to get there
Fly to Las Palmas airport with frequent scheduled,
no frills and charter flights from rhroughout the UK & Ireland. Transfer
to your first hotel is provided and takes 1 hour and from your last
hotel back to the airport takes about 1 hour.
When to go
Whilst the best time to walk these islands is from
October to mid June walking is practical year round. There is little
rain in the winter and average maximum temperatures in Las Palmas (with
the mountains always much cooler) ranging from 18C in Jan to 24C in Aug.
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