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Long-Distance Hiking Trail GR-132 Stages 6 and 7<\/strong>
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In this article, I describe stages 6 and 7 of the long-distance hiking trail GR-132 from Playa Rajita via Alajer\u00f3 to Playa Santiago. On the small Canary Island of La Gomera, there are the long-distance hiking trails GR-131 and GR-132. While the GR-131 runs through the heights of the island, the GR-132 trail follows the coastline more or less parallel, with numerous ascents and descents through the many ravines. I have described my hike on the GR-131 from San Sebasti\u00e1n over the heights of La Gomera to Valle Gran Rey here<\/a>. On my first attempt at circumnavigating the island, I went left around the island and have already described stage 8 San Sebasti\u00e1n \u2013 Playa Santiago<\/a> on SiebenInseln.
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I have described the first stage from San Sebasti\u00e1n to Hermigua here<\/a>. You can find the second stage from Hermigua to Vallehermoso here<\/a>. The third and fourth stages from Vallehermoso to Valle Gran Rey can be found here<\/a>. And you can read about the fifth stage from Valle Gran Rey to Playa Rayita here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a reminder, here are all the stages once more: The long-distance hiking trail GR-132 is divided into the following officially signposted stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.0 San Sebasti\u00e1n – Hermigua \u2013 approx. 26 kilometres<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.0 Hermigua \u2013 Vallehermoso \u2013 approx. 19 kilometres<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.0 Vallehermoso \u2013 Alojera 4.0 Alojera \u2013 Valle Gran Rey \u2013 together approx. 22 kilometres (3 and 4)<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.0 Valle Gran Rey \u2013 La Dama \u2013 approx. 18 kilometres<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.0 La Dama \u2013 Alajer\u00f3 7.0 Alajer\u00f3 \u2013 Playa de Santiago \u2013 approx. 23 kilometres (6 and 7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.0 Playa de Santiago \u2013 San Sebasti\u00e1n \u2013 approx. 23 kilometres<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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General Information on Hiking GR-132 Stages 6 and 7 Playa Rajita via Alajer\u00f3 to Playa Santiago<\/strong>
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Starting Point and Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You start your hike at the secluded beach of Playa Rajita. There is ample parking at the beach.
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Access by car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can reach Playa Rajita via the CV-17 through La Dama. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alajer\u00f3 can be reached from the coast via the island road GM-3 to the La Gomera airport and then via the CV-11. From the island centre, you can also travel to Alajer\u00f3 on the CV-11. There is ample parking in the village.
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Access by bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bus line 3 runs between San Sebasti\u00e1n and Alajer\u00f3, and with bus line 4, which runs between Vallehermoso and La Dama, you can reach La Dama and thus Playa Rajita. For more information, look here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am reluctant to give specific time estimates, as hiking is quite individual. We took 5 hours for the section from La Rajita to Alajer\u00f3. The descent from Alajer\u00f3 to Playa Santiago can be done in 2-3 hours.
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Elevation and Distance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The route is just over 23 kilometres long, with an elevation gain of nearly 1100 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You are hiking on a well-established long-distance trail, where only at a few points should you have a head for heights and very good sure-footedness. However, due to the long distance and elevation gain, good fitness is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are almost no refreshment options between Playa Rajita and Alajer\u00f3. In the small hamlet of Arguayoda, friendly residents provided us with fresh water. You will find restaurants, bars, and shops in Alajer\u00f3 and Playa Santiago. Be sure to bring enough water and possibly food for the hike.
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Variants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since I am combining stages 6 and 7 here, you can, of course, easily split them into two separate stages.
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Hike on the GR-132 Stages 6 and 7<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hike GR-132 Stage 6 Playa Rajita to Alajer\u00f3<\/strong>
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Section Playa Rajita to Barranco de la Negra<\/strong>
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You start your hike at La Rajita beach and initially walk along Calle Damas away from the beach. After about 200 metres, the hiking trail turns right and crosses the ravine. Then the steep ascent begins with long switchbacks on the right side of the ravine. Once at the top, you can enjoy one last beautiful view of the beach and the sea. Then continue left on Calle Arguayoda.
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You walk quite a long way on Calle Arguayoda heading north and eventually reach the hamlet of Arguayoda, which you pass by. From there, it continues uphill through terraced fields and past houses. You cross Calle Arguayoda again and then follow the trail slightly uphill. Afterwards, it goes slowly down a bit on the right side. You now enter the impressive Barranco de la Negra.
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