Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands)

Canarias, España

20.3 miles (32.6 km) · 5,469 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands) is a 20.3-mile loop route in Canarias, España, gaining 5,472 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.9 miles gaining 4,403 feet at an average 11.8% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.3 mi (32.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,469 ft (1,667 m)
Average gain	270 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	9.7 mi, 4,754 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.6%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands)

How much elevation gain does Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands) have?

Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands) has 5,469 ft (1,667 m) of elevation gain over 20.3 miles (32.6 km). That averages 270 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands)?

The difficulty score for Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands) is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 79.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands)?

The longest climb on Sea to summit La Gomera (Canary Islands) runs 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and gains 4,754 ft (1,449 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.6%.