Tajogaite Volcano Hike

On this hiking route up the Tajogaite Volcano, we'll have views of the landscape formed during the 19th September 2021 Cumbre Vieja eruption.

Tajogaite Volcano Hike

We will meet at the Centre of Initiatives in Island Tourism "TEDOTE" La Palma (El Paso) to start the hiking route around the Cumbre Vieja volcano. During the activity, we will discuss the latest volcanic episodes on La Palma and the changes since the September 2021 eruption.

After presentations, we will take a taxi to the Cumbre Vieja Natural Park, arriving at Llano del Jable in El Paso, at 1200 metres (4000 feet) high. We will explain the formation process of La Palma and El Hierro, the youngest Canary Island.

We will walk through the ash and lapilli, learning about the damaged vegetation and the regeneration of the Canary Pine as well as the worst affected towns.

After walking 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles), we will be about 300 metres (984 feet) from the crater of the Tajogaite Volcano. Here, we'll have views of the lava flow that impacted the Aridane Valley, altering the island's landscape and many lives.

The hike will conclude with a return along the same route, totaling 5 kilometres (3 miles). After 3 hours of activity, we will conclude.

Difficulty Level

This activity is suitable for those in good physical shape or regular hikers. The hike covers 5 km (3 miles) over sandy terrains, with summer heat potentially increasing the difficulty.