Description:
The Valsendero hike begins as we trail along the crater of Caldera de Tejeda. Here you will have stunning panorama of the Roque Nublo, Roque Bentaiga, Riscos de Chapin along with the west side mountains of Gran Canaria, a UNESCO's biosphere reserve. This route then leads us through a pine forest before we track along the gorge of Barranco del Andén towards Valsendero.
We will reach close to Montañón Negro to appreciate its unique and stark landscape. It is the last volcano that erupted in Gran Canaria. The magnificent Barranco del Andén canyon is gradually become visible from this point.
The Valsendero route offers hikers the opportunity to witness the different vegetation in the area, the water galleries and caves. Be mesmerized on how the trees covered with lichens had transforming the pine forest into an "enchanted forest". Aside from great views, various species of birds such as the woodpeckers can also be spotted living in the canyon.
The owners of the area are collaborating with the local governmental organisations in carrying out initiative in reviving the laurisilva forest and the Paloma Rabiche as part of an eco-project.
The way that English writer Olivia Stone described this valley in 1885 remains to be the same description that we can give to this valley today – untouched and well-preserved.
Credit: this hiking route passes Finca del Pinillo, which the team would like to give thanks to its owner - Heredad de Aguas de Arucas y Firgas, for allowing them to showcase the beauty of the valley.
Hiking route profile:
- Medium
- Aprox. 4.5 hours
- 12 km
- Ascend: 180 m
- Descend: 790 m
- Type of route: One-way
- Stony trail, dirt paths, Tarmack
- 2
- 8
- English, Spanish (French and German by request)
- Notes: please wear proper walking shoes and bring a backpack for your essentials
- Meeting point and time: Alfredo Kraus Auditorium's main stair entrance around 08:30AM/ 16:00 in summer (TBC) or pick up from hotel within central of Las Palmas at an agreed time.
SUMMER DEPARTURES: Please notice that due to the high temperatures on the centre of the Island during June, July and August, this route during the mentioned month will depart on the afternoon in order to enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful colours of the Gran Canaria’s summer sunsets.
What's included & what's not
Price includes:
- Specialist route leader
- Transportation
- Picnic snacks including a sandwich, piece of fruit and water
- Route insurance
Price does not include:
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Important notes:
- Due to high demand, should your preferred date is fully booked (and no suitable alternatives dates available), iHoppers will provide full refund of deposit paid.
- After you book, you will receive in 24 hours (48 during the weekends) the voucher that you have to show to your route coordinator. This voucher contains all the information required to make the route.
- In case of bad weather where the route is taking place, your Route Leader might propose an alternative route. The Route Leader has the final decision regarding a potential route changing or cancellation due to weather conditions.
CANCELLATION POLICIES:
- Cancellation by 12:00 noon 3 days before departure - 100% refundable.
- No refunds will be made for no-shows at the departure time specified in the walking route description neither for cancellations made on the 2 days before the date of the walk or later.
