Ruta de los Volcanes (GR-131)
Hiking traverse along the Cumbre Vieja ridge, La Palma.
A GR-131 hiking traverse along the volcanic Cumbre Vieja ridge for about 23 kilometres, from the El Pilar refuge (El Paso) to Fuencaliente, at the southern tip of La Palma. One of the island's most spectacular routes, passing several volcanoes with views of both coasts; demanding, about 7 hours.
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