kking

Trekking in Gran Canaria from North to South

Agaete – Maspalomas Traverse without car

The best long-distance hike of Gran Canaria from the cliffs passing by the summits and finishing in the south dunes of Maspalomas.

Elevation Gain: 3200m Distance: 82km

Time: 4days Max altitude: 1943m

Elevation Gain

Km

Estimated time

Max. Altitude

All year

Possibility to go all year, dryer during winter and summer. Recommended going during spring and autumn.

Sun / Shade

Sunny during 80% of the hike due to lack of forests, especially the last part of the traverse is exposed to the sun.

Drinking Water

Lack of fountains during the trek. When lack of fountains supermarkets are found. Do not hesitate to ask for water at habited areas in case of running out of water.

Difficulty 30-70% 30-70%

The traverse cross from the north-west to the south the island and the difficulty of the hike will depend on how many days we decide to do it

Exposure 40% 40%

Different terrains are found during the route but only the way down from Pico de las Nieves it can be exposed due to the big walls surrounds the path