Discover Pico de Las Nieves

This route offers almost 360° views of Gran Canaria's breathtaking scenery. The fresh air at this altitude makes for a serene hike, with alternating undergrowth and volcanic areas offering sumptuous views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 314 m
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    Descent: - 314 m

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    Highest point: 1,945 m
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    Lowest point: 1,669 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Access to the starting point of the hike by road. Parking at Llanos de la Pez in the municipality of Tejeda.

(S/E) Follow the road to the right to reach the trailhead.

(1) Take path S-51 (OSM hiking trail) towards Refuge Diaz Bertrana. Keep right at the refuge and cross the stream.

Waymarker White/Red n° 138

(2) Follow the left-hand path up to the crossroads at the Degollada de los Hornos pass.

End of White/Red markings.

(3) Take the first path on the left, S-51. Pass the Degollada de los Gatos and continue to the crossroads at a small cairn.

(4) For the more intrepid, climb to the right to the rocky peak of Campanario, otherwise continue to the Mirador del Pico de las Nieves, continuing straight on at the next six junctions. Continue up the seventh to the peak.

(5) ''Don't hesitate to turn right and back to the viewpoint. Follow the road on the left to the first crossroads.

(6) Turn left just at the corner of the crossroads to follow a track that leads straight down into the Barranquillo de la Salvia valley.

(7) At the bottom of the valley, level with two boundary markers, take the left-hand path along the bottom of the valley. Ignore a path on the right, then another on the left, and continue on to a campsite with chalets at Morro de la Salvia.

(8) At the end of the campsite, turn left onto a small road that leads back to the road to Llanos de la Pez. Descend to the left towards the car parks (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,672 m - Parking de - parking de Llanos de la Pez
  2. 1 : km 0.09 - alt. 1,670 m - Trailheads - parking de Llanos de la Pez
  3. 2 : km 0.84 - alt. 1,688 m - Diaz Bertrana refuge
  4. 3 : km 2.03 - alt. 1,724 m - Degollada de los Hornos" pass
  5. 4 : km 3.1 - alt. 1,811 m - Three-way junction
  6. 5 : km 4.95 - alt. 1,943 m - Pico de las Nieves viewpoint
  7. 6 : km 5.58 - alt. 1,924 m - Three-way junction
  8. 7 : km 6.12 - alt. 1,829 m - Bottom of gully
  9. 8 : km 7.32 - alt. 1,692 m - Morro de la Salvia camp
  10. S/E : km 7.67 - alt. 1,672 m - Parking de - parking de Llanos de la Pez

Notes

Start & Parking: Access to the starting point of the hike by road. Parking at Llanos de la Pez in the municipality of Tejeda.

Maps: OSM = Open Street Map. OSM offers free mapping and navigation services.
Spanish hiking authorities rely on OSM Randonnées to mark their numbered routes such as S-50, etc., in addition to the white/red marked routes.

Facilities: Free access to tables and barbecues in the car park.

Refreshments: Drinks and a variety of local foods at the Pico de las Nieves viewpoint car park.

Worth a visit

View of Roque Nublo, Gran Canaria's landmark.
View of the Maspalomas dunes.
Possibility of climbing the Campanario (alt. 1917 m) for an impressive view of the valleys below.
Viewpoint of Pico de las Nieves.

Cold room for ice preservation.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 15535614
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant hike, only the summit, which offers beautiful views, is very busy as it is accessible by car.
After returning to the car, you can complete this hike by visiting the nearby Caldera de Los Marteles.

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User 5626174

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, even if the car park at Pico de las Nieves is very full! Wooded, hilly with magnificent views. Easy route to follow and easy hike. Not very busy at the end of October.

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guy Froment
guy Froment

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Take the weather into account before this hike, as thick cloud cover can significantly disrupt the hike.

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User 5626174

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A route that is not very busy at this time of year. Except for Pico de la Nieves, which is accessible by car. Very beautiful views and a lovely shaded path.

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Jean-Marc R
Jean-Marc R

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb little hike, so don't hesitate to make the diversions at point 4, but beware: the route is a little more difficult.
Very busy at the summit, as people come by car.

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Tonique
Tonique

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views of Roque Nublo, the arrival at Pico brings us back to civilisation...
It's a long way from Agaete, where we were staying, to the start of the hike, so we went to the Roque Nublo car park, which isn't very far, to get close to it in the same day and not have to come back another day.

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yoshii
yoshii

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike to the Pico de las Nieves in mid-September, starting at around 10:30 am.
The path is relatively well signposted, with no real difficulties.
There are alternating sunny and shady sections. We didn't feel any difficulty due to the heat.
This route is not very popular (much less so than the Roque Nublo hike) and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area, including Roque Nublo.
The diversions via the campanario peak is worth it for the panoramic views and the fact that there are no people there.
On the other hand, arriving at the Pic de las Nieves was a bit of a let-down with the horde of tourists.

The descent is a little less pleasant (we walk through a burnt section with a lot of dust) but just as peaceful.

We can then take a break in the shade at the picnic area for lunch or a rest.

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Sophie Bettens
Sophie Bettens

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Walk with superb views of Roque de Nublo

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Pierre76490
Pierre76490

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike to the Pico de las Nieves. Best done early in the morning so that the skies are clear at the peak and you can enjoy the fabulous scenery and views over Tenerife. Expect to be 10°C cooler than at sea level...
In fact, we went to the peak by car at around 10.30am (and it wasn't very busy) with a magnificent view, then we did the hike. We returned to the peak at around 1pm on foot and already in the fog... by the time we'd finished the hike and eaten, we'd left the massif in the fog and then in the rain...

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harryetsally
harryetsally

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

at point 6 there are no markings, just stones scattered around the ground to show the way in
very nice route

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