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Hike from Vallehermoso via Cumbre de Chijer\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today’s hike takes you from Vallehermoso up to the northwestern cliffs of the small island of Gomera. From up there you can enjoy wonderful views from the Cumbre de Chijer\u00e9 and the other hiking trail over the ridge. You can see down to the Roque de los \u00d3rganos and the Atlantic Ocean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the same time you can see large parts of La Gomera. You will see La Palma and discover the Teide on the neighbouring island of Tenerife. You will pass the Ermita de Santa Clara and the Ermita de Coromoto. Finally you can make a detour to Castillo de Mar on the beach of Vallehermoso. A really varied hike with some meters of altitude and beautiful views awaits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vallehermoso with Cumbre de Chijer\u00e9 – a hiking paradise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those who spend their holidays in Vallehermoso as hikers are, so to speak, directly at the „source“. There are a lot of different hiking tours, which can be combined very well. If you want to know more about Vallehermoso and the Castillo del Mar situated there at the sea, you can read in the article „La Gomera – Circular hike about Vallehermoso through the Tamargada gorge“.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By the way, this circular hike runs right next to this hike from Vallehermoso to Cumbre de Chjer\u00e9. The last part of the way back from the beach to Vallehermoso is identical with a small part of the hike through the Tamargada gorge<\/a>. If you lay the tracks on top of each other, you will see it. Therefore both tours can be combined very well. But because of the wonderful views you really shouldn’t miss this tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General information about the circular hike Vallehermoso – Chijer\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting point and approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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The starting point of the hike towards Cumbre de Chijer\u00e9 is the centre of Vallehermoso (approx. 180 metres above sea level) at Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival by car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The starting point Vallehermoso is directly on the island round road GM1 (TF-711). The town centre is also signposted and cannot be missed. Around the Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n there are many parking possibilities on parking lots and in the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Arrival by bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Vallehermoso the bus lines 2,4 and 5 stop. You can find the exact driving times here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I don’t like to give general times for hiking tours, as the times are very individual. For this hike I needed with some rest and photo breaks as well as the side trip to the beach and the Castillo del Mar almost exactly 5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difference in altitude and distance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The difference in altitude is approximately 550 metres, but in total it is about 970 metres with up and down and the side trip to the beach. The distance with the short excursion to the beach is approximately 14 kilometres long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the hike is quite long and there are also some altitude meters to overcome, fitness should be present. But otherwise it is a contemplative hiking tour on which you can enjoy wonderful views on good hiking trails. Only the descent from the Cumbre de Chijer\u00e9 to the beach of Vallehermoso is quite steep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants, bars and shops can only be found at the starting point and destination Vallehermoso. But it is worth taking a picnic with you and taking a break at Chijer\u00e9 or Ermita de Santa Clara. Please take enough water with you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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