Pista de Valencia

La Palma


This small dirt car park and clearing marks the start of the Pista de Valencia to Pico Bejenado climb. There is a map that describes the trail and marks the various altitudes, distances involved and the change in altitude from the start to the conclusion of the hike. Getting here without a 4WD is not hard, but drive slowly.


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