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| Discover the most beautiful landscapes of La Gomera while hiking. You will love the wild romantic beauty of the island. | Internet special offer: Reserve your hikes - and your accommodation - via internet and save! Save and hike flexibly: Choose the number of hikes you want to take and decide only after your arrival when to hike. You can choose as desired from the hikes taking place on Saturday through Thursday. Of course you can book all guided day tours on site in our office for the full price. |
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| Hikes at internet special price (Each voucher is valid for one person. Vouchers are non-transferable.) >> booking of the hikes |
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| hiking program | |
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| No alpine experience or knowledge is necessary for our hiking program. The hikes go from easy to medium difficult and are build up in a way to enable you to enjoy the national park Garajonay and the island’s beautiful landscape without stress. Experiencing nature and landscape, sociability, relaxation and the fun of hiking are the foreground features. The hiking program is designed to enable young persons and those who stayed young to participate. Average climbs and descents are about 500 metres of altitude, walking times range from 1.5 to 5.5 hours. |
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| hikes starting from Valle Gran Rey | |
Saturday: The Wild NorthwestStarting at the Mirador, we hike along a very beautiful shepherds’ path to Macizo, passing brushwood and palm groves on our way. Later we enjoy magnificent views when we pass terraces and wineyards on our descent into the "wonderful valley" and to Vallehermoso. After having reached the former cultural center of La Gomera, we have time to visit the place and to stop at a bar where we can fortify ourselves in local flair. ascent: 100m | descent: 700m | duration: 4& h | distance: 12km | meeting: 9.30 a.m. | Price: Euro 31.00 | degree of difficulty: * * |
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Sunday: Forest of FablesExperience the oldest part of the laurel forest on an easy hike with us! The hike passes by great views of the king’s valley and to the eucalyptus place. From here we cross the oldest part of the tropical mountain forest, passing moss-grown laurel and heather trees, to the place where we take a snack. After having left the national park we will enjoy the last part of the hike, passing cultivated terrace fields and fruit groves. At the end of the hike we will receive the best cress soup available on La Gomera. ascent: 230m | descent: 230m | duration: 4 h | distance: 9km | meeting: 9.00 a.m. | Price: Euro 31.00 | degree of difficulty: * * |
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Monday: The Shepherds' PathWe start our hike within the national park and ascend the highest mountain of the island. After the break we hike along a deep gorge which impresses us with a wonderful view of the Fortaleza. After the break, we hike to the potters’ village via Temocodá, passing old houses and terraces. Finally we stop at Victoria or Maria, where the hostess awaits us with dishes typical of La Gomera. ascent: 250m | descent: 250m | duration: 4h | distance: 11km | meeting: 9.00 a.m. | Price: Euro 31.00 | degree of difficulty: * * |
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Tuesday: Tour of the IslandJoin us to explore the fauna of La Gomera on a walk of about 25 minutes in the national park. After the walk, we ride by bus to the visitors' centre in Las Rosas and afterwards we stop at a restaurant offering food typical of La Gomera. After the lunch break, we ride on to the village Agulo, next we take a tour of the village. After the tour of Agulo, we go back by bus, passing the villages Hermigua, Chipude and El Cercado (the potters' village). Here we will stop for taking pictures. On our return trip, we stop for a short while at the restaurant designed by César Manrique. ascent: 10m | descent: 50m | Return: approx. 5 p.m. | meeting: 9.30 a.m. | Price: Euro 31.00 degree of difficulty: * |
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Tuesday: Special hike no. 1On this day, we offer a different challenging hike each week. Therefore you can enjoy several hikes with us, even if your stay on La Gomera exceeds the usual vacation term. The offer includes e. g. “Hike to the Table Mountain” or “The Taguluche Tour”. Please ask in the Timah Shop in La Puntilla or in the Agandoshop in La Playa for information on the current hikes. ascent: 700m | descent: 300m | duration: 4,5h | distance: 10km | meeting: 9.00 a.m. | Price: Euro 25.00 degree of difficulty: * * * |
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Wednesday: The Rain Forest (El Cedro)Discover one of the oldest rain forests in the world! Accompany us on this botanically guided hike through the unique laurel forest. We start our way into the National Park Garajonay near La Laguna and we hike leisurely to Las Mimbreras. After the break we hike on through the lush green rain forest until Campamento. From here, we hike up to the destination of the hike where the bus awaits us. (no stop at a restaurant) ascent: 150m | descent: 550m | duration: 4h | distance: 10km | meeting: 9.00 a.m. | Price: € 31.00 degree of difficulty: * * |
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Thursday: Special hike no. 1On this day, we offer a different challenging hike each week. Therefore you can enjoy several hikes with us, even if your stay on La Gomera exceeds the usual vacation term. The offer includes e. g. "Hike into the Green North" or "The Martian Landscape". Please ask at the Timah Shop in La Puntilla or the Agandoshop in La Playa for information on the current hikes. ascent: 600m | descent: 500m | duration: 4 h | distance: 11km | meeting: 9.00 a.m. | Price: Euro 31.00 degree of difficulty: * * * |
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Friday: Benchijigua - The palm valleyThe bus brings us to the Roques, where our tour starts today. From here, we descend into the valley of Benchijigua, which is guarded by the Roque de Agando. Passing agaves, figs and almond trees, we hike down to the place where we take our rest. After the break, when hiking along the old path connecting the villages, we pass through one of the most beautiful valleys of La Gomera. We pass palms and cultivated fields on our way to Pastrana, where the bus awaits us. After a refreshment in Santiago and the tour of the place we start our ride back ascent: 50m | descent: 600m | duration: 4 h | distance: 9km | meeting: 9.00 a.m. | Price: Euro 31.00 degree of difficulty: * * |
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All hikes are accomplished by ![]() Timah hiking La Gomera |
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| hiking with timah means | |
You ought to have at your disposal: the appropriate safety of step, condition, health and some hiking practice. Service Daily transfer with the hiking bus to the starting point and from the end to the accommodation, insurance and a qualified multilingual TIMAH-hiking guide. Food After hikes we stop at a restaurant (see program) in order to enjoy the typical cooking (not included in the price). Bus stops Restaurant Charco del Conde (Puntilla) / Hotel Gran Rey (Puntilla) / Casa Maria (La Playa) / Parada de Taxi (La Calera) Attendance Minimum 4 persons – maximum 16 persons |
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| Impressions of a hike through the forest of fables Las Creses | |
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