GR 130. STAGE 6: LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE - FUENCALIENTE

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WARNING: This trail has a closed section (from La Cruz Chica to Jedey) affected by the volcano.

WARNING: This trail has a section closed (between Tamanca and Casa de Camineros del Charco) due to the construction of the LP-2 highway. The alternative to save this section is the use of public transport (Line 201 Los Llanos – Fuencaliente). Don’t walk on the road. 

Closed section

  • DISTANCE: 21.8 kms
  • DIFFICULTY: Medium. There are some road crossings that require you to pay attention. However, the greatest difficulty, especially if you follow the path in the opposite direction to that described in this topoguide, is found in the very steep slope that you have to overcome at Las Laderas de Amagar (almost 600 metres). The route is easy to do as a whole, always keeping in mind that you have to overcome a great slope. It is a deceptive itinerary on the map, especially if you follow it in the direction Los Llanos de Aridane-Tijarafe. In this case, it is advisable to be well supplied with water and be patient to overcome the Vueltas de Amagar.
  • NATURE RESERVES WITHIN THE TRAIL: Paisaje Protegido de Tamanca. Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja.
  • RECOMMENDED TIME OF THE YEAR:All year round.
  • GETTING TO THE TRAIL:There is a bus service in both directions.
  • BASIC RECOMMENDATIONS: Habitual precautions common to hiking in general are listed below. At the risk of sounding obvious, here are some of the most important:

    • Check weather forecasts before setting off to hike.
    • Don´t go alone.
    • Tell someone your intended destination and expected time of arrival.
    • Carry a small rucksack with warm clothing, waterproofs, food and plenty of water. 
    • Don´t forget such simple items as: sun hat, protective cream and sun glasses.
    • Carry a mobile phone with fully-charged battery, a map and, if possible, a compass. They will probably never be used but, when required, are of vital importance.
    • Wear suitable gear, especially footwear: trekking boots or similar are essential, trainers or pumps are to be avoided, habitual precautions common to hiking in general are listed below.