Hiking in small groups, so you can enjoy it better – receiving explanations about the unique flora and fauna of the island – getting to know people and country as well as the Canarian kitchen – hiking on select routes off the often trodden paths – personal security and care with English-speaking guides from Timah – experience with the local conditions, culture, the people and language of the country – professional care combined with that extra something spent on the elaboration of our hikes – diverse hiking programs for young persons and those who stayed young.

Offer  hikes at regular weekly intervals.

Hiking program:

MONDAY: The Forest of Fables (national park):  Today we start our hike at the pottery village of El Cercado. But after a short while we already reach the oldest part of the laurel forest. Surrounded by wafts of mist we pass moss- and lichen-grown trees until we reach our picknick site in the middle of the forest. We continue our hike through this mystic part of the forest until we step into the warming sunlight again. Our last steps lead us to a restaurant where we wrap up the hike with Canarian dishes. Price: 31,00 € per person

Details hike

Ascent: 230 m
Descent: 230 m
Duration: appr. 4 h
Departure at: 9.30 a.m.
Return to: appr. 4.00 p.m.

TUESDAY: The Northern Coast (Banana & Beach) : Our motto for today: Bananas & Beach. We start in the middle of the banana fields in Hermigua, in the presumably “healthiest climate worldwide” and get to know lots of interesting facts about the banana industry on La Gomera. From here we hike up to the mountain ridge of Los Montes and enjoy the views of the wide green valley while we hike on a ridge path. After the break we continue our way, passing old houses and terraces, until we reach the beach of La Caleta. There our hike ends at the beach bar; if the weather is good, we can refresh during a bathing break. Price: 31,00 € per person

Details hike

Ascent: 300 m
Descent: 300 m
Duration: appr. 4 h
Departure at: 9.30 a.m.
Return to: appr. 5.00 p.m.

TUESDAY: The Tour of the Island: Together we explore the island by bus and thereby discover the most important landmarks of La Gomera. After a first stop at the Mirador de Palmarejo, the restaurant designed by César Manrique, we ride to the potterers of El Cercado, whom we’ll look over the shoulder. On we go via Chipude into the national park with direction to Hermigua. On our way we’ll take a short walk, afterwards we ride to the village of Agulo, the „Bombón de La Gomera“, situated on a plateau. On we go to the visitors’ centre of the island, where we have lunch together. Then we ride to the “holy” springs of Epina via Vallehermoso. A day full of impressions and contrasts ends with our return to Valle Gran Rey. Price: 33,00 € per person

Details hike

Ascent: 50 m
Descent: 50 m
Departure at: 9.30 a.m
Return to: appr. 5.00 p.m.

Details hike

Ascent: 280 m
Descent: 700 m
Duration: appr. 4 h
Departure at: 9.30 a.m.
Return to: appr. 4.00 p.m.

FRIDAY: The Shepherds’ Path : Today our hike starts in the center of the national park. From the Roques we ascend comfortably throught the tropical mountain forest to the viewing platform of Benchijigua from where we have an impressing view into the palm valley. We hike on through the national park until we reach the place where we take a snack. After the break we hike along a deep gorge which impresses us with wonderful views of the Fortaleza, the table mount. The rest of the track leads us along next to old houses and terraces until we reach Chipude, our destination of today. Finally we stop at Victor’s, where we can beef up with dishes typical of La Gomera. price: 31,00 € per person.

Details hike

Ascent: 100 m
Descent: 700 m
Duration: appr. 4 h
Departure at: 9.30 a.m.
Return to: appr. 4.30 p.m.

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 40 minutes to 5.5 hours.

Equipment

The following pieces of equipment must be brought: Strong (ankle-high) hiking shoes, backpack, jeans or knee-breeches, woollen socks, pullover, anorak, cap or hat, protection against rain and sun, sun glasses, windbreaker, drinking flask and a snack. We also recommend that you bring telescopic hiking poles. Hiking equipment for rent: At the Timah-Shop, you can rent hiking shoes, backpacks, poles etc. at a favourable price!

Requirements

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 in order to enjoy the typical cooking (usually 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).

If you stay in the Hotel Jardín Tecina (Playa de Santiago), the pick up is in front of the main entrance.

Attendance

Minimum 4 persons – maximum 16 persons.