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GR131 La Gomera — Vallehermoso to San Sebastián

GR131 La Gomera — Vallehermoso to San Sebastián — the trail guide

The GR131 La Gomera — Vallehermoso to San Sebastián is a 43.6 km trek in Spain, typically walked in 2–3 days, with 2356 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (54 m of gain per km, topping out at 1476 m).

The GR 131 traverses La Gomera end to end, 43 km from the coast at Vallehermoso to the ferry port of San Sebastián. It climbs terraced barrancos past Las Hayas, El Cercado and Chipude, crosses the misty laurisilva of Garajonay National Park over the island's 1,487 m summit, then drops through Degollada de Peraza to the sea. People walk it for the cloud forest and the old cobbled caminos reales. Most take two or three days, sleeping in village pensions; buses handle the one-way return.

Quick facts

Distance43.6 km
Total ascent2356 m
Typical duration2–3 days
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness54 m gain per km
High point1476 m
CountrySpain
RegionSpain

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 6 m · high point 1476 m · 2356 m total ascent over 43.6 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 38 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan21°16°14 mm
Feb21°16°21 mm
Mar21°16°24 mm
Apr22°17°19 mm
May23°18°10 mm
Jun24°19°11 mm
Jul26°21°3 mm
Aug27°21°8 mm
Sep27°21°20 mm
Oct26°21°23 mm
Nov24°19°20 mm
Dec22°17°21 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the GR131 La Gomera — Vallehermoso to San Sebastián?

The GR131 La Gomera — Vallehermoso to San Sebastián is 43.6 km, and most hikers complete it in 2–3 days. Total elevation gain is 2356 m.

How difficult is the GR131 La Gomera — Vallehermoso to San Sebastián?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 54 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1476 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the GR131 La Gomera — Vallehermoso to San Sebastián is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the GR131 La Gomera — Vallehermoso to San Sebastián?

In Spain. The route starts near 28.203, -17.253 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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