{"id":5455,"date":"2017-01-01T20:12:58","date_gmt":"2017-01-01T19:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rundwanderung-lagomera.de\/?p=5455"},"modified":"2022-12-27T12:46:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T11:46:25","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rundwanderung-lagomera.de\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ about the circular hike and La Gomera"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-5455\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-5455-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-5455-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-5455-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Over the past few years, we have received numerous questions about the circular hike and La Gomera in general. We have summarized the most important of them as an FAQ for you.<\/p>\n<p>Various travel reports, variants or abbreviations can be found under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rundwanderung-lagomera.de\/en\/more-variants\/\">testimonials<\/a>. There you also have the opportunity to get rid of new questions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Weather and best travel time<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <strong>Weather: <\/strong><br \/>\nDue to the stable climate, La Gomera is actually suitable for a holiday all year round.<br \/>\nThe average daily high temperatures vary between<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>21 degrees in winter,<\/li>\n<li>23-25 degrees in spring\/autumn and<\/li>\n<li>28-29 degrees in midsummer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regardless of the season, good sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is essential, as the circular hike on La Gomera is rarely in the shade.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, it can sometimes be foggy and significantly colder, especially on the north side of the island and at higher altitudes. This must be taken into account when choosing hiking clothing: eg a functional fleece jacket in addition to a hiking T-shirt. In addition, it may make sense to have a small umbrella with you, especially in the winter months.<\/p>\n<p>However, whether you want to do the quite strenuous circular hike in July or August, everyone should decide for themselves. Then the temperatures are at their highest, but at the same time there is also a kind of good weather guarantee: according to the climate table, &quot;an average of 0 rainy days in July and August&quot; :-)<\/p>\n<p>In summary: Hiking on La Gomera is definitely recommended from mid-September to mid-June, in midsummer only for those who have no problem with slightly higher temperatures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prices:<\/strong><br \/>\nOn the subject of \u201caccommodation prices\u201d, my observation is that prices are quite stable and relatively low all year round. Only those who want to hike between Christmas and New Year or around Easter must expect slightly higher prices and reserve accordingly in good time.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>fitness and equipment<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> Due to the many meters in altitude and the luggage to be carried, the circular hike requires a lot of physical condition - both on the ascents and on the descents.<br \/>\nTherefore, hiking boots are essential for good surefootedness and protection against twisting. Telescopic hiking poles are also almost mandatory on this tour - the long descents in particular put an unnecessarily heavy strain on the knees with a full pack.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Hiking alone<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> Of course, for security reasons, it is always better to be in pairs. But for the following reasons, in my opinion, the circular hike on La Gomera is also good for solo travelers (provided they are fit):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the route is physically demanding, but technically easy to master (no climbing necessary)<\/li>\n<li>There are only a few dead spots, the network coverage for mobile phones on La Gomera is almost always good enough, for example for emergency calls<\/li>\n<li>In the course of (almost) every stage you come across towns or roads several times - so you are rarely completely cut off from civilization for the whole day. Exception: Stage 6 is really quite lonely!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Bus timetable on La Gomera<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> We have put together information about bus travel on La Gomera and an overview of the most important bus lines here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rundwanderung-lagomera.de\/en\/bus-drive-on-la-gomera\/\">Bus driving on La Gomera<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Difficulties with GPX file import into the smartphone app<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> If you have difficulties importing the GPX files we offer as a download into a suitable smartphone app, you may find these instructions helpful: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderndeluxe.de\/kategorie\/packlisten-wanderausruestung\/gps-wandern-smartphone-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instruction Outdooractive<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Shopping and water supply on the way<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nOn the route described, in the course of a day&#039;s hiking, in most cases you will pass a bar or restaurant at least once in between, where water is of course also sold in plastic bottles. <strong>Exceptions:<\/strong> Stage 5 and Stage 6 (see overview below).<br \/>\nHere is an overview of places I know of where to shop:<\/p>\n<table class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stage:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Shops \/ water supply in:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<td>Stage 1: San Sebasti\u00e1n de la Gomera \u2013 La Calera<\/td>\n<td>Start: Supermarkets in San Sebasti\u00e1n de la Gomera<br \/>\nMiddle: small shop and bar\/restaurant in Chipude<br \/>\nDestination: small shop and bars in La Calera<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td>Stage 2: La Calera \u2013 Las Hayas<\/td>\n<td>Start: small shop and bars in La Calera<br \/>\nMiddle: restaurants\/bars in Arur\u00e9<br \/>\nDestination: Bar\/Restaurant in Las Hayas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td>Stage 3: Las Hayas - Vallehermoso<\/td>\n<td>Start: Bar\/Restaurant in Las Hayas<br \/>\nCenter: Restaurants\/bars in Arur\u00e9 and Alojera, Restaurant &quot;Chorros de Epina&quot; above Epina where the GR-132 meets the island&#039;s main road<br \/>\nDestination: large supermarket etc. in Vallehermoso<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td>Stage 4: Vallehermoso - Hermigua<\/td>\n<td>Start: large supermarket etc. in Vallehermoso<br \/>\nMiddle: Restaurant &quot;El Campesino&quot; in Las Rosas, several restaurants at &quot;Juego de Bolas&quot;, restaurants\/bars in Agulo<br \/>\nDestination: large supermarket etc. in Hermigua<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n<td>Stage 5: Hermigua \u2013 San Sebasti\u00e1n de la Gomera<\/td>\n<td>Start: large supermarket etc. in Hermigua<br \/>\nMiddle: \u2013<br \/>\nDestination: Supermarkets in San Sebasti\u00e1n de la Gomera. One hour before San Sebasti\u00e1n \u201cBar El Atajo\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n<td>Stage 6: San Sebasti\u00e1n de la Gomera \u2013 Playa de Santiago<\/td>\n<td>Start: Supermarkets in San Sebasti\u00e1n de la Gomera<br \/>\nCenter: - (the hotel complex on the beach &quot;El Cabrito&quot; operates the restaurant only for hotel guests, but water may be sold)<br \/>\nDestination: Supermarkets in Playa de Santiago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n<td>further course of the GR-132 between Playa de Santiago and La Calera<\/td>\n<td>We do not have any information on the \u201cPlaya de Santiago \u2013 La Calera\u201d section, as we did not walk this part of the GR-132 at the time. In every town, no matter how small, there will be at least one bar that sells water, chips and sandwiches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past few years, we have received numerous questions about the circular hike and La Gomera in general. We have summarized the most important of them as an FAQ for you. Various travel reports, variants or abbreviations can be found under field reports. 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