I just trekked Lanzarote north to south, I wasn't expecting much having researched trekking there quite a bit. I wasn't going to do it until I found another route which combined parts of the 131 with other routes. I also planned to wild camp most nights which concerned me. The reason I was going to Lanzarote was to walk and the most important aspect of my walk was scenery. Lanzarote not surprisingly isn't set up for trekking. Few hostels, expensive accommodations, lots of all inclusive resorts and package tours rule. There was very little what id call fabulous 9:23 views, nothing like diverse La Palma or trekking friendly La Gomera. My opinion is If you want to maximize your walking time on Lanzarote id make an alternate route as i did or do day hikes at the various volcanoes, coastal areas and towns known for their scenic and cultural interest. I found a place to wild camp every night, it wasn't difficult actually but on general they were far from ideal in terms of comfort and beauty.
No, I agree, it isn't the most picturesque of the islands. I'd completed GR131 sections on Gran Canaria and La Gomera by this point and figured I should just carry on ticking it off. I did enjoy parts, was mainly nice to get a bit of sunshine, but definitely a challenging hike!
@@JonnoDoesStuff I liked La Geria, Tia to the Salinas Janubio. I'm always looking for potential places to camp. I thought there were plenty of places when you passed Yaiza and climbed up to continue the trail. There was a ditch on the left hand side, below trail it seemed like it would be out-of the wind. From the salt field I followed the coast up to El Golfo, there's a road. Just north of El Golfo I took the trail right along the coast through the lava field, 14 km. It was tough, tedious but very wild
@@JonnoDoesStuff you have to go to La palma. Very diverse, volcanoes, great coast, beautiful lush forests, canyons. Easier to camp, sufficient good hostel network
Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga Ooga-chaka, Hooked on a feeling? Nice video and information. Doing GR131 on Gran Canaria 10e Feb… baseweight 2,5 kg but bringing my puffy jacket due to the high mountains 1500m , can be 0 degreeas at night. Keep on the good work!!
@@bkpktrekker4086 I'd planned on calling it a day after Tenerife, but a few people have said the same so I guess I'll have to go back and complete the whole thing 😆
Hi, awesome video and great tips. Me and my friend are going to do Lanzarote + Fuenteventura in January 2025. What was the weather like at night? From the data online, it shouldn't go below 15°C so we are taking 11°C comfort sleeping bags. Do you think it's ok? Also we have super lightweight Uberlite sleeping pads and there's gravel everywhere.. We are planning to wild camp almost all nights. It looks like it's not gonna be easy from what you had experienced.
Thanks! I did those two stages separately over two months (Jan & Feb). I had a Cumulus quilt 350 (comfort 2℃) and a Thermarest NeoAir XLite NXT. I'd highly recommend bringing a thin closed cell pad to put under your normal pad as the ground can be rocky. In a tent you should be warm enough, but the nights CAN get chilly depending on where you camp (avoid exposed areas) and what happens with the weather. Finding good, hidden, flat, soft camping spots that are sheltered from the wind was sometimes tough (I'd generally aim for the shelters on Fuerteventura). Wild camping is not allowed. The wind on the Canaries can be a lot! That said I did zero planning and managed ok. Each island has its own challenges, and it is tough, but also great fun. Good luck!
I'm wondering if you are correct when you say Lanzarote's made up of pyroclastic flows. The area you were I'm like most of the island is lava fields. I think pyroclastic refers to mud and materials caused by the rapid melting of snow.
At 19:43 when I say '... It's made of pyroclastic deposits' I'm referring to the rocky landscape I'm hiking on (just before Yaiza) NOT the whole of Lanzarote. I'm not a geologist, quickly read this information off of a nearby sign, and was pretty knackered by this point so I'd advise against taking anything I say as gospel :)
I just trekked Lanzarote north to south, I wasn't expecting much having researched trekking there quite a bit. I wasn't going to do it until I found another route which combined parts of the 131 with other routes. I also planned to wild camp most nights which concerned me. The reason I was going to Lanzarote was to walk and the most important aspect of my walk was scenery. Lanzarote not surprisingly isn't set up for trekking. Few hostels, expensive accommodations, lots of all inclusive resorts and package tours rule. There was very little what id call fabulous 9:23 views, nothing like diverse La Palma or trekking friendly La Gomera. My opinion is If you want to maximize your walking time on Lanzarote id make an alternate route as i did or do day hikes at the various volcanoes, coastal areas and towns known for their scenic and cultural interest. I found a place to wild camp every night, it wasn't difficult actually but on general they were far from ideal in terms of comfort and beauty.
No, I agree, it isn't the most picturesque of the islands. I'd completed GR131 sections on Gran Canaria and La Gomera by this point and figured I should just carry on ticking it off. I did enjoy parts, was mainly nice to get a bit of sunshine, but definitely a challenging hike!
@@JonnoDoesStuff I liked La Geria, Tia to the Salinas Janubio. I'm always looking for potential places to camp. I thought there were plenty of places when you passed Yaiza and climbed up to continue the trail. There was a ditch on the left hand side, below trail it seemed like it would be out-of the wind. From the salt field I followed the coast up to El Golfo, there's a road. Just north of El Golfo I took the trail right along the coast through the lava field, 14 km. It was tough, tedious but very wild
@@JonnoDoesStuff you have to go to La palma. Very diverse, volcanoes, great coast, beautiful lush forests, canyons. Easier to camp, sufficient good hostel network
@@bkpktrekker4086 Ah, great info. Will add it to me (never ending!) list. Thanks!
Interesting to listen to, very good review of a hike👍👍
Thanks!
Top video 😁 love the hiker humour you develop as you hike along, we've all been there 😁
Thanks, Keitei! I think it's more mild madness than anything else 😀
Gorgeous work my friend, phenomenal and atmospheric film!
Ervin! Thank you, fella!
this was fun to watch 😅
@@fredflintstone795 Thanks for watching, Fred
Stunning! Apart from the dogs.
Dogs are just friends you haven't made yet, Cathy 🤗
Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga Ooga-chaka, Hooked on a feeling? Nice video and information. Doing GR131 on Gran Canaria 10e Feb… baseweight 2,5 kg but bringing my puffy jacket due to the high mountains 1500m , can be 0 degreeas at night. Keep on the good work!!
Ooga-chaka! Thanks, Michael. Gran Canaria's been my favourite island so far. Day 2, well, I won't spoil it. Have a good one!
La Palma will be your favorite
@@bkpktrekker4086 I'd planned on calling it a day after Tenerife, but a few people have said the same so I guess I'll have to go back and complete the whole thing 😆
Hi, awesome video and great tips. Me and my friend are going to do Lanzarote + Fuenteventura in January 2025. What was the weather like at night? From the data online, it shouldn't go below 15°C so we are taking 11°C comfort sleeping bags. Do you think it's ok? Also we have super lightweight Uberlite sleeping pads and there's gravel everywhere.. We are planning to wild camp almost all nights. It looks like it's not gonna be easy from what you had experienced.
Thanks! I did those two stages separately over two months (Jan & Feb). I had a Cumulus quilt 350 (comfort 2℃) and a Thermarest NeoAir XLite NXT. I'd highly recommend bringing a thin closed cell pad to put under your normal pad as the ground can be rocky. In a tent you should be warm enough, but the nights CAN get chilly depending on where you camp (avoid exposed areas) and what happens with the weather. Finding good, hidden, flat, soft camping spots that are sheltered from the wind was sometimes tough (I'd generally aim for the shelters on Fuerteventura). Wild camping is not allowed. The wind on the Canaries can be a lot! That said I did zero planning and managed ok. Each island has its own challenges, and it is tough, but also great fun. Good luck!
I'm wondering if you are correct when you say Lanzarote's made up of pyroclastic flows. The area you were I'm like most of the island is lava fields. I think pyroclastic refers to mud and materials caused by the rapid melting of snow.
At 19:43 when I say '... It's made of pyroclastic deposits' I'm referring to the rocky landscape I'm hiking on (just before Yaiza) NOT the whole of Lanzarote. I'm not a geologist, quickly read this information off of a nearby sign, and was pretty knackered by this point so I'd advise against taking anything I say as gospel :)
@@JonnoDoesStuff I was at that place, I thought it was lava which was different from pyroclastic flow but I'm no expert either:)