Cicerone Walking Guides: GR131 Island-Hopping Route in the Canary Islands

The GR131 is a 560km (348 mile) long-distance trail that crosses the Canary Islands, allowing hikers to island-hop across Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. This guidebook presents the route in 32 stages, ranging from 7 to 30km (4–18 miles) each, which can be hiked in around a month or broken into shorter sections.

The majority of the trail utilizes quiet roads, tracks and old mule paths, though there are some remote stretches as well as occasional steep and rocky mountain paths. An optional ascent of Spain's highest peak, El Teide on Tenerife, is also included in the guide.

Alongside the clear route descriptions, the guidebook features 1:50,000 scale mapping and provides GPX files for download. Information on accommodation, refreshment stops and local transport is included to aid trekkers, as are details on ferry transfers between the islands. The compact size of the guidebook makes it easy to fit in a jacket pocket for easy reference during the journey.

Hikers undertaking the GR131 can look forward to an immersive island-hopping experience, traversing the diverse landscapes of the Canary archipelago. From the volcanic vistas of Lanzarote to the lush laurel forests of La Gomera, this long-distance trail offers a unique perspective on these picturesque Spanish islands. Whether completing the full route or tackling it in sections, this guidebook equips adventurers with the essential information needed to embark on an unforgettable trekking expedition across the Canary Islands.

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