Juego de Bolas - Vallehermoso

This is a linear route of medium difficulty that starts at the Juego de Bolas Visitor Centre, in the northern part of Garajonay National Park, and descends towards the town of Vallehermoso, passing through monteverde forests, pastureland, rural hamlets and hillsides of great scenic value. The trail begins in the surroundings of the Visitor Centre, an excellent starting point that provides information on flora, geology and Gomera’s cultural heritage. From here, the path descends gently towards the hamlet of Las Rosas, surrounded by orchards, palm groves and examples of rural architecture perfectly integrated into the landscape. Along this section, you can visit the popular Abrante Viewpoint, featuring a glass-floored platform. As the route continues, it passes through wooded areas and reaches the Las Rosas Reservoir, a small water reservoir in a peaceful setting, surrounded by fayal-brezal vegetation and traditional crops. This section, especially in spring, offers great botanical richness and opportunities to observe birds and endemic flora. The trail then continues downhill towards Cruz de Tierno, a natural pass between ridges and a panoramic point offering views over the Vallehermoso Valley. Here, the route connects with the El Roque area, an upper neighbourhood of the municipality that still preserves agricultural terraces and old stone houses. The final section of the route ends in the town centre of Vallehermoso, after a comfortable descent through farmland, stone walls and traditional cobbled paths, completing a traverse full of contrasts between the monteverde forest of the National Park and the human-shaped landscapes of the valley floor. This route is ideal for hikers wishing to enjoy a steady descent from the highlands to the valley, combining protected natural areas, traditional hamlets and ethnographic elements in a highly scenic and complete experience.