DIFFICULTY: Average. Nothing difficulties, except those due to the length of the route.
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ACCUMULATED ASCENDING LEVEL: 0 mt.
ACCUMULATED DESCENDING LEVEL: 1500 mt.
ESTIMATED TIME OF GOING: 4:30 hrs.
ESTIMATED TIME COMING BACK: 5:15 hrs.
NATURE RESERVES WITHIN THE TRAIL: Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja.
RECOMMENDED TIME OF THE YEAR:All year round.
GETTING TO THE TRAIL: Private vehicle or taxi.
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.
REMARKS: Apart from walking the whole length of this route, numerous variants and options are possible by combining different paths.