Pico de la Nieve

One of the peaks with the best views of the Caldera de Taburiente

Pico de la Nieve is one of the highest peaks in the Caldera de Taburiente at 2,239 metres above sea level. The route that leads to its summit is one of the most popular among the thousands of mountaineers who come here year after year. You can get exceptional panoramic views of the entire park from the summit. This is a simple, short and easy route with little incline that takes about two hours to complete. It was very difficult to get to in the past, but now there is a road that leads to the Roque de los Muchachos and a small car park where hikers start the route at an altitude of almost 1,900 metres, making it much more accessible.

Length

17 kilómetros

Santa Cruz de La Palma

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Sustainability

- Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
- Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
- Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
- Respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
- It is safer to keep your pet on a lead.
- Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).