La Gomera, the Canary Islands' trekking island: 7 days of primordial forest, ocean and volcanic trails

La Gomera in 7 days: 600 km of trails, the Garajonay forest and the ocean

An island of 369 km² with 600 km of trails: ancient mule tracks, paths carved into rock, the laurel forest of Garajonay National Park that has survived for millions of years. Based in Hermigua, among the banana groves, with a different loop or traverse every day: the Mirador de Abrante hanging over the coast, the cliffs and rock monoliths of Vallehermoso, the island's summit at 1,487 metres, the La Merica balcony and a swim at Valle Gran Rey, the final traverse down to Playa La Caleta.

You walk 9–13 km a day with 300–600 metres of ascent: real hikes, nothing technical. Five days of walking, a dip in the Atlantic and the Silbo Gomero, the whistled language still used here from one valley to the next.

Why go with us

• Five routes chosen across the north, centre and west: every day the scenery changes, from primordial forest to black cliffs.
• Hotel in Hermigua with breakfast, certified guide and Guiddy Coordinator included.
• Small group, 4 to 11 Guidders.
• Far from mass tourism, on an island that is still real.

Good to know

Flight and ferry not included: we recommend the morning flight from Milan Malpensa to Tenerife South (easyJet, Ryanair or Neos), then the ferry from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera. We'll tell you which flight to book; whoever wants leaves Milan the day before with the guide. Shared kitty of €150 per person for island transfers and dinners. Packed lunches and dinners not included.