Alto de Garojonay
Alto de Garojonay
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A scenic tropical mountain lined with hiking trails.
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Poker589
Strbske Pleso, Slovakia493 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
It is duty to visit the top of Alto Garajonay, the highest mountain on Gomera island (1487m), many people do it. But try to hike there before sunset and be in time for sunset on the top! If You will be lucky You can see ocean to any direction and islands El Hiero, La Palma, La Teneriffa, if clear air Gran Canaria as well!
Written 3 November 2014
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Alejandro CG
Puerto Del Carmen, Spain136 contributions
Dec 2019
It is one of the four national parks found in the Canary archipelago. Visiting it, either on foot, or using a tourist transport does not leave anyone indifferent.
Written 13 July 2020
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TinaQ
Moscow, Russia1,868 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
Nice view of surrounding islands and it also has a reconstructed shrine of La Gomera's original ihnabitants. The footpaths to the highest peak of La Gomera are clearly marked so you should find your way quite easily. Just a small ranger's hut on the top so make sure to have enough water and snacks for your entire journey.
Written 7 October 2013
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peterburnie
east sussex UK9 contributions
Sept 2011 • Family
Wide range of walks ranging from easy to difficult. One can usually avoid wind or low cloud by choosing the right walk.
Written 22 December 2011
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Villeneuve1959
Salisbury, UK116 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Managed to see part view of island one afternoon, with misty cloud around; may return if it looks better in a few days. Shortest route up is from road with good quality wide paved path leading basically south. Very interesting to see the natural regeneration of the mountainsides after the 2012 devastating fire. They are also gradually eliminating inappropriate tree planting from the past, reinstating native species. Watch the weather, and do go if it looks clear...
Written 16 February 2017
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Dddandelion
Bradford, UK88 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
A real park now recovered from a terrible fire a few years ago and substantial efforts have been made to make the ancient rainforest accessible to all.
Written 31 January 2017
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Louise M
London, UK138 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Alto de Garojonay is the highest point of La Gomera and is often covered in low cloud or mist.
You do however get clear days and it is well worth the small amount of effort to get to the top for the spectacular views of La Gomera as well as the neighbouring islands.
The are several routes to the Alto de Garojonay. It is possible to park within a 20 minute short stroll to the top. If you want a more interesting hike, there are great routes from Chipude and from Imada.
Once you have left the villages there is nowhere to buy water / food so make sure you carry enough for the duration of your trip.
You do however get clear days and it is well worth the small amount of effort to get to the top for the spectacular views of La Gomera as well as the neighbouring islands.
The are several routes to the Alto de Garojonay. It is possible to park within a 20 minute short stroll to the top. If you want a more interesting hike, there are great routes from Chipude and from Imada.
Once you have left the villages there is nowhere to buy water / food so make sure you carry enough for the duration of your trip.
Written 8 December 2015
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HAJM
Friedrichroda, Germany67 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Either as a short walk or as a long half day route this is a must on La Gomera. Fantastic views, if no clouds. Very well signposted and good explanations about geology and biology of Garojonai.
Written 21 November 2014
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KvBerloo
Odijk, The Netherlands317 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
A big part of the trip to the top goes through burned forest, which is not so nice. View on top is good, if it is a cloudless day...
Written 30 April 2014
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isabellev658
38 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
we could see 4 other canary islands from this top
it is a pity though that almost half of the national park is burned due to a forest fire in August 2012
it is a pity though that almost half of the national park is burned due to a forest fire in August 2012
Written 22 January 2013
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