Volcan Monte Corona to Lanzarote

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A short tour to the Monte Corona ridge, discovering the volcanic landscapes of northern Lanzarote, its crops (vines, ...), the Malpais, the lava field to the East that slopes down to the sea.
Monte Corona is a volcano with a beautiful, typical crater with a red interior, contrasting with the dark grey exterior.
Beautiful views towards the Mirador del Rio and the island of La Graciosa and its smaller sisters.
Passage through the bodega is subject to authorization by the winegrower, so perhaps consider a tasting before you set off!
:-)

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 115 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 115 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 483 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 368 m
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Corona volcano crater
Montaña La Corona crater
Monte Corona crater
Monte Corona volcano

Description of the walk

Start: Park in the tiny car park by the Yé church at the western end of the village.

(S/E) Follow the road toward the village for a few minutes to reach the trail junction.

(1) Then turn right (South) onto the wide track leading towards the crater, through crops protected by low circular or rectangular walls (vines, prickly pears).
After about 15 minutes, before a sharp bend, the track comes to a halt and a good, gently sloping path takes over.
A solitary palm stands by the side of the path, but its shade is rare. Pretty rocks covered with lichens and euphorbia.
We soon reach the edge of the crater.

(2) A good path leads off to the left, winding its way up to a fence, with a beautiful view of the small Torrecilla de Domingo castle. We continue and, after the turn to the west imposed by the fence, and a downhill path through the crops, we come to a junction with a good path.

(3) Head East, and you'll arrive at the bodegas de la Torrecilla.

(4) We then rejoin the road and enter the village via the main road or the village streets; this takes us back to the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 368 m - Yé church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.16 - alt. 369 m - Start of the track
  3. 2 : km 1.52 - alt. 483 m - Low point of the crater
  4. S/E : km 3.03 - alt. 368 m - Yé church car park

Notes

Start: Park in the tiny car park by the Yé church at the western end of the village.

Beware: It can be windy on the ridge.
This hike is best done early in the morning. We didn't see any other hikers, but at the bottom we came across some hunters (one with a ferret) accompanied by a number of Canary dogs.

Walking time to the crater: about 45 minutes.

The descent via our route takes about as long as the ascent.

Refreshments: Bodega Los Almacenes (de la Torrecilla on the map): closed on Sundays!
There's a bar-restaurant in the village, open on Sundays!

Worth a visit

Enjoy the scenery and atmosphere; we didn't meet anyone except the hunters at the bottom of the descent.
Wine-tasting at the bodega, if it's open.
Enjoy the restaurant in the village (good grills, etc.).
A few kilometers to the north-west, there's the Mirador del Rio, and further south, the Mirador de Guinate, much less well known but just as good a view.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 37 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
lesignal
lesignal

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

We did this route on 5 January 2026. The weather was wet. At the start, there weren't many people, but on the way back we came across lots of families. It's a peaceful route through the vineyards and the arrival at the top of the volcano is interesting. It's a shame you can't go all the way round.
Do this route before doing the Caldera Blanca, otherwise you may be disappointed.

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Patrice33620
Patrice33620

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this trip. Few people and a strong wind that forced us not to get too close to the shore.... It's true that it's no longer possible to go round the volcano....if you follow the signs...

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Lionel44
Lionel44

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A quick stroll to see the crater, with some great views and vistas

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VALARI
VALARI

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We parked in front of the little church on the outskirts of the village, as the car park at the start of the trail was full. It was an easy round trip. Unfortunately, the sun wasn't out and we weren't able to appreciate the colours of the crater.

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fducher
fducher

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It is only possible to walk to the crater and back, as someone is there to keep an eye on things and prevent hikers from crossing the property. The route is easy and pleasant.

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StephPB
StephPB

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The hike started off very well, but once we were on the way back down, it seemed that the owner of the vineyards we had to cross no longer wanted us hikers on his land, so we found ourselves trespassing on private property. No vicious dog, so no big deal, but still...

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patriceJean
patriceJean

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The problem is on the way down; the owner of the Bodega doesn't want us to cross his property any more. There is no alternative. We had to go back down by the uphill path, which wasn't very pleasant.
However, we were able to negotiate the passage, but the return to the village along the very narrow road is not the safest.
Nice rendo though, the crater is splendid.
Patrice

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ToineQuesne
ToineQuesne

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note two points:
- Once you have reached the edge of the caldera, if you continue hiking you will have to disregard the signs prohibiting you from taking the path around the caldera. Prohibition signs are posted on both sides.
- However, the view of the caldera justifies climbing up from the village, but the descent must be made along the original path, as signs prohibiting passage through the vines along other paths have been encountered.

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alegre-thierry
alegre-thierry

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy walk.
It is possible to avoid crossing the Bodega at the end of the return journey by turning left just in front of the building and going into the nearby street.

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Bernard0731
Bernard0731

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very short but enjoyable tour. The climb up through the fields towards the volcano is pleasant. Nice view of the caldera, which is bigger than imagined at the start. It is forbidden to climb to the top of the volcano, a small disappointment quickly made up for by the beautiful descent with a view of a small castle and vineyards. Be careful not to prick yourself on the cacti, which are very abundant here. At the end, we cross 50m of private property marked as off-limits even to pedestrians, but we didn't have any problems. Just after the small bodega los almacenes is well worth a visit. Tasting of very locally produced wine (including white malvasia), romage, jams...humm

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Marie-Danielle
Marie-Danielle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We park in front of the Yé church, facing the volcano.
The route to the crater is well signposted and easy.
Once we reach the ridge of the volcano, signs are posted forbidding us to walk around the crater, which has indeed become dangerous. This is the moment to sit back and enjoy the calm and relaxing scenery. For the descent, we take a little further to the right, opposite the village, but the signs are a little less clear.
For the descent, we take a path on our right. What a beautiful view of the small castle of Torrecilla de Domingo. We go around a fence, down through the crops, and choose to head east, to arrive at the Bodega Los Almacenes. We take advantage of the fact that the winery is open to enjoy a well-deserved wine tasting after this hike.

We then take the road back to the village (be careful, there are no pavements on a small part of the road). Once in the village, we return to the church car park.

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Soizicchat
Soizicchat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Point 3 is no longer accessible and it is now forbidden to climb up there. The red ochre crater is impressive, especially when you see the many places in the north of the island where this volcano has spewed lava. The return journey was a bit tricky, as there are lots of little paths between the vines, and twice we found ourselves in properties. We ended up going over vines and then a low wall to get back to the road that leads to the village. In the village, there's a small grocery shop with tables outside, a nice place to have a drink!

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osiris130
osiris130 ★

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short hike in the north of the island to discover an impressive crater (deep and dizzying), the source of the eruption that led to the formation of the Atlantis Tunnel (Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua sites).

However, the route has been shortened to a simple round trip to the crater. The rest of the route is now off-limits.

I'll be in touch with the author to make the necessary changes.

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Eudo
Eudo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Same comment as the previous one. Easy climb, great views at the top, but it's impossible to go around the caldera. Descend by a different path and at any moment you see the road and the path you came up on, so you walk through the vegetation to find the way out. We see some curious little trees surrounded by low walls to help them grow despite the wind, stunted fig trees planted behind the walls and prickly pear trees. A very pretty and interesting walk.

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Denys Borel
Denys Borel

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike on a beautiful volcano. Once at the edge of the caldera, access to the ridges and the bottom of the volcano is now forbidden. The descent from the side is a little difficult to find; follow a low wall and then a fence to the entrance to the property, then find your way through the old plantations to the village.

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