Chipude - Gerián - La Dama

This linear route starts in the hamlet of Chipude, located in the upper area of the municipality of Vallehermoso, and descends towards the agricultural area of La Dama, crossing volcanic landscapes, deep ravines and ancient hamlets that illustrate human adaptation to one of the most rugged and sun-exposed environments on La Gomera. The trail begins in Chipude, at the foot of the majestic Fortaleza de Chipude, and heads towards Gerián, a nearly uninhabited hamlet that still preserves traditional structures and abandoned terraced fields. This section, exposed and sunny, offers wide views over the southern part of the island and the volcanic surroundings that characterise this slope of La Gomera. From Gerián, the route enters the Iguala ravine, an area of great geological, ecological and ethnographic value. The descent is continuous and requires caution, especially on sections with loose stones or dense vegetation. The trail preserves stretches of the old royal path, historically used by inhabitants of the highlands to reach their farmland in the lower areas. Once the ravine floor is reached, the path climbs gently until arriving at Iguala, an active agricultural area where crops such as bananas, tomatoes and papayas are still cultivated thanks to its dry and warm climate. As the route continues towards La Dama, the landscape becomes more open and coastal, bordered by greenhouses, orchards and palm groves. La Dama, the final point of the route, is one of the most remote places on La Gomera, but also one of the most productive in agricultural terms. Its isolation and beauty make it an ideal destination to discover a less touristy and more rural side of the island. This route is perfect for those seeking a continuous descent experience, with strong landscape and cultural contrasts, from the wooded mid-altitudes to the cultivated plains near the sea.