Guía de Isora to Aripe
Old cobblestone path ascending past almond groves and historic stone drying ovens.
Hiking · Circular walk · PR-TF 69
Guía de Isora, Aripe & Chirche
A loop from Guía de Isora up to the hilltop hamlets of Aripe and Chirche and back down again.
- Address
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Guía de Isora
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Time
- 3 h 15 min
- Ascent
- +450 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
📍 Guía de Isora, Aripe & Chirche · Guía de Isora
🌊 Coastline view
☀️ Local atmosphere
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Walking time
- 3 h 15 min
- Ascent
- +450 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
Why we send people here
A circular loop from Guía de Isora up to the traditional hilltop hamlets of Aripe and Chirche, passing historic tile kilns and almond groves.
The walk, stage by stage
Aripe to Chirche
Scenic traverse between two preserved Canarian heritage hamlets with panoramic views to La Gomera.
Chirche back to Guía de Isora
Gentle winding descent back down to the town square through pine and volcanic terraces.
Before you go
Water & sun
Carry at least 1.5 litres of water per person. The upper sections have little natural shade.
Footwear
Cobblestones and loose volcanic stone (picón) make sturdy trail or hiking shoes essential.
Getting there
Park near Plaza de Guía de Isora, or catch bus Line 493 or 462 from Alcalá and Playa San Juan.