Gran Canaria: Peaks of Gran Canaria hike with a mountain guide
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7 to 10 km hike near Pico de las Nieves and Roque Nublo with an international mountain guide, groups of 4 to 8, pickup and lunch included. Rated 4.9/5 from 417 reviews.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Small group
- English, PL, Spanish +1
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Guide languages
- English · pl · Spanish · German
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- UIMLA international mountain guide
- Small group of 4 to 8 people
- Pine forests and Roque Nublo views
- Teide views in clear weather
- Lunch, poles and insurance included
Our take
This is the serious option for hiking the summits: a qualified mountain guide, groups of eight at most and lunch included, at a very reasonable price. Watch the pickup zones, which leave out Las Palmas and much of the Mogán coast.
What's included
- Licensed international mountain guide
- Lunch (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options)
- Hiking poles
- Insurance
- Hotel transport according to the option selected
Not included
- Water
- Viewpoint stops during the drive
Good to know
What to bring
- Hiking boots or trail shoes
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Jacket and weather-appropriate clothing
Not suitable for
- People with respiratory issues
Things to keep in mind
- On Mondays the route is 10 km (400 m ascent); on Sundays and Wednesdays, 7 km (300 m)
- From 15 May to 30 September the route is about 7 km and 3.5 hours
- Easy-to-moderate difficulty, walking between 1,650 and 1,917 m
- Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed
Meeting point
Hotel pickup according to the option selected. No pickup from Las Palmas, Puerto de Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Cura, Puerto Rico or Arguineguín.
Check availability to see pickup areas and times.
The experience
What you will see
- The mountains of the island's centre, near Pico de las Nieves (1,949 m).
- Canary Island pine forests.
- The silhouette of Roque Nublo.
- In clear weather, the east and south coasts and Mount Teide on Tenerife.
How it works
You're picked up at your hotel in a nine-seat minibus and driven up to the summits. There you hike with an international mountain guide: 7 km on Sundays and Wednesdays, 10 km on Mondays (about 7 km in summer). There's a lunch stop before heading back to the hotel. The whole day takes around 8 to 9 hours.
Who I recommend it for
- Keen walkers who want a professional guide and a small group.
- Anyone who'd rather not drive up to the summits.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone staying in Las Palmas or the Mogán and Puerto Rico area (no pickup).
- Anyone with respiratory issues.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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Related reading on our guides
→ Roque Nublo hike: how to get up, where to park and what to see nearby
Roque Nublo hike: the booking needed from 9:00 to 17:00, where to park now La Goleta is closed, the shuttle bus, trail time and what to see nearby.
→ What to see in Gran Canaria: dunes, summits, Vegueta and Puerto de Mogán
Gran Canaria guide: the Maspalomas Dunes, Roque Nublo, Vegueta, Las Canteras, Puerto de Mogán and the northern towns. How many days, where to stay and how to get around.
→ Maspalomas Dunes: how to visit, what to see and what not to do
Maspalomas Dunes guide: access points, buses, permitted paths and fines, La Charca and the lighthouse, the €18 camel ride and the best time to go.
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