Pico de las Nieves
Pico de las Nieves
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- Jon BManchester, United Kingdom59 contributionsDon't miss this opportunity!!!Truly worth the long drive to reach the view point. The views are breathtaking, even if its a cloudy day. Arrive an hour before sunset to enjoy the scenery then find your position to take the photos you'll remember for the rest of your life. Bring a jumper for early evening just incase and some snacks to make the most of it. The only sound advice I'd offer, make sure you have enough fuel in your vehicle to do the trip as there are no services nearby. Enjoy and make memories.Visited March 2023Written 7 April 2023
- Sébastien DSeine-et-Marne, France610 contributions1950m, Highest Point in Gran CanariaVery easy road from the East Cost (from the Wes is more tricky), it is 1h00 from Maspalomas. Small parking but you don't stay long so if you arrive before noon, it should be Ok. +1 950m, highest point of Gran Canaria and you can also see the Roque Nuble just in front of you. Definitely a very good spot for pictures but also if you want to start some walks within the foreSt & mountains (if so, go back and park your car just 5mn down the road, it will be easier and safer).Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 26 August 2023
- HayleyLondon, United Kingdom16 contributionsFresh airGreat hike, got to see pine trees (smelt refreshing), few different plants to see and the clouds as we hiked on a cloudy day, you can see other mountains around you when you’re slowly ascending. The hike isn’t hard it’s just a long walk, there are arrows painted on rocks to indicate which way to go. The view from the top would’ve been lovely if it wasn’t cloudy as we could see much around. But it was still an achievement to make to the top and back down by foot. Yes there is a military building when you reach the top, I know there is another summit on the same mountain but I’ve just ended up here.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 September 2023
- Travelfan747777Switzerland19 contributionsExcellent tripAbsolutely recommend this trip. The Guide, Selene, is such a good guide with excellent knowledge of everything. She also explained things on the way and suggested activities at every stop. Her English is excellent! I cannot commend her enough! The trip is worth every penny! Thank you!Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 11 December 2023
- BadforeverLondon, Canada811 contributionsEasy to find with GPS; no trouble parking at 1000am; food truck in the parking lotWe drove in from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and our car GPS (plus also Google Maps) took us right to the parking lot. Just before you arrive, there is a separate parking lot to a historic well. Once you arrive in the little parking lot with the food truck, you can climb up just a little bit further to the penultimate viewpoint. Know that the time of day is going to mean your camera may be looking directly into the sun. There are no bathrooms on site. The drive there can be half the fun if you use the lesser roads!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 February 2024
- AL P5 contributionsMust seeAmazing views. Perfect in the morning to admire the views. I recommend after that visit to take the route (with breathtaking scenery) on way to the village of Tejeda. Reminded me of a smaller version of The Grand Canyon. Tejeda is beautiful to walk around too.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 18 February 2024
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AL P
5 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Amazing views. Perfect in the morning to admire the views. I recommend after that visit to take the route (with breathtaking scenery) on way to the village of Tejeda. Reminded me of a smaller version of The Grand Canyon. Tejeda is beautiful to walk around too.
Written 18 February 2024
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Badforever
London, Canada811 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We drove in from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and our car GPS (plus also Google Maps) took us right to the parking lot. Just before you arrive, there is a separate parking lot to a historic well. Once you arrive in the little parking lot with the food truck, you can climb up just a little bit further to the penultimate viewpoint. Know that the time of day is going to mean your camera may be looking directly into the sun. There are no bathrooms on site. The drive there can be half the fun if you use the lesser roads!
Written 7 February 2024
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Xavi H
wrexham7 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Amazing views, can drive virtually to the top. Parking not an issue if you arrive in the morning. There is a van selling drinks etc there too.
Written 28 January 2024
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Travelfan747777
Switzerland19 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Absolutely recommend this trip. The Guide, Selene, is such a good guide with excellent knowledge of everything. She also explained things on the way and suggested activities at every stop. Her English is excellent! I cannot commend her enough!
The trip is worth every penny! Thank you!
The trip is worth every penny! Thank you!
Written 12 December 2023
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beckywilkinson
Derby, UK117 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Stunning views on a clear day. We drove up on a clear October morning and were not disappointed. Every angle had a different, breathtaking view of the island.
Written 31 October 2023
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Hayley
London, UK16 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Great hike, got to see pine trees (smelt refreshing), few different plants to see and the clouds as we hiked on a cloudy day, you can see other mountains around you when you’re slowly ascending. The hike isn’t hard it’s just a long walk, there are arrows painted on rocks to indicate which way to go. The view from the top would’ve been lovely if it wasn’t cloudy as we could see much around. But it was still an achievement to make to the top and back down by foot. Yes there is a military building when you reach the top, I know there is another summit on the same mountain but I’ve just ended up here.
Written 21 September 2023
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Sébastien D
Seine-et-Marne, France610 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Very easy road from the East Cost (from the Wes is more tricky), it is 1h00 from Maspalomas.
Small parking but you don't stay long so if you arrive before noon, it should be Ok.
+1 950m, highest point of Gran Canaria and you can also see the Roque Nuble just in front of you.
Definitely a very good spot for pictures but also if you want to start some walks within the foreSt & mountains (if so, go back and park your car just 5mn down the road, it will be easier and safer).
Small parking but you don't stay long so if you arrive before noon, it should be Ok.
+1 950m, highest point of Gran Canaria and you can also see the Roque Nuble just in front of you.
Definitely a very good spot for pictures but also if you want to start some walks within the foreSt & mountains (if so, go back and park your car just 5mn down the road, it will be easier and safer).
Written 26 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jon B
Manchester, UK59 contributions
Mar 2023
Truly worth the long drive to reach the view point. The views are breathtaking, even if its a cloudy day. Arrive an hour before sunset to enjoy the scenery then find your position to take the photos you'll remember for the rest of your life. Bring a jumper for early evening just incase and some snacks to make the most of it. The only sound advice I'd offer, make sure you have enough fuel in your vehicle to do the trip as there are no services nearby. Enjoy and make memories.
Written 7 April 2023
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mirunavrn
Bucharest, Romania394 contributions
Nov 2022
Pico de las Nieves is the highest point in Gran Canaria. It has a spectacular view over the valleys bellow and even to Tenerife island. You can travel there by car, motocycle or bike, or you can try the hiking trails if you want to enjoy the nature.
Written 24 January 2023
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Lesley B
Glasgow, UK49 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Wow! Just wow! If you are looking to get away from the resorts and explore the true island, get a hire car and drive.
The drive in and around the mountains is certainly not for the faint hearted, although worth every hair pin bend, twists and single track road.
There is a lovely Spanish gentleman with a truck selling light refreshments, snacks and sun cream.
This is a fantastic area for hiking and trails in the “winter”. Unfortunately in excess of 40 degrees Celsius the day we were up, to hot for hiking!
Not recommend if you are a nervous driver or have passengers that experience motion sickness!
The drive in and around the mountains is certainly not for the faint hearted, although worth every hair pin bend, twists and single track road.
There is a lovely Spanish gentleman with a truck selling light refreshments, snacks and sun cream.
This is a fantastic area for hiking and trails in the “winter”. Unfortunately in excess of 40 degrees Celsius the day we were up, to hot for hiking!
Not recommend if you are a nervous driver or have passengers that experience motion sickness!
Written 31 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Amandine M
Chaville, France3 contributions
Bonjour, est-il possible de voir le lever du soleil en haut du pic ?
Loic
Rouen, France15 contributions
Bonjour oui je pense car la vue est à 360 degrés on peut voir tenerife par temps clair .très très belle vue
We read that Pico De las Nieves was easy to get to from Maspolomas without having to spend out on a excursion or taxi. We don't drive and rely on bus routes. We read that a line 18 bus to Aycata then a simple 16 minute walk from Aycata would get us there but now we are in gran Canaria we are being told that it is almost impossible to do it this way and that from Aycata it would take a few hours to get there and not advised to try go there. This was going to be the highlight of our holiday and now it looks like we can't get there. We are in gran Canaria right now and was hoping if someone could tell us if the hotel and holiday reps could be wrong and maybe not clued up to the bus and walk routes? Can we get there easily and easily get back to and from Maspolomas using the line 18 bus and is it a short walk from Aycata? We don't drive and don't want to spend over 50 euros on a coach excursion or huge taxi fares to get there as we are a young couple on a tight budget. I need some time there as a keen photographer. Please can anyone help out here? Is it easy to get to or not using a line 18 bus? We found a website called Rome for u and it states it would be cheap as chips on a line 18 bus then a 16 minute walk??? I am confused?? Really need some help as leaving gran Canaria on Friday so pushed for time. Really want to go here. it was this place that drew us to the Island. :(
polish-climber
London, UK29 contributions
The question is way old, but in case some one like the OP (and me) does not drive still needs an answer - here it is :)
Yes, you can organize an easy and cheap hike to the top of Pico De las Nieves using buses. The best way is to catch the morning bus 18 from Maspalomas to Cruz Grande which takes an hour. From Cruz Grande popular view point follow Ruta de la Plata to climb the mountain. We are very experienced hikers and we actually ran so it is hard for me to judge the time but it is roughly 6 km one way. You catch the return bus from the same destination in the late afternoon. We diverted our route slightly to see another place too so we caught the bus at the next stop called Los Lomillos. Hope that helps have fun!
Ksenix
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland60 contributions
Bonjour, peut-on y aller avec des enfants. Quelle est la distance de marche du point accessible en voiture? 0.5-2 km ou bien plus? Merci
Hello, can we go there with kids? what is the distance from last point accessible by car? half, one, two km or much more? thank you!
LACACHIMA
Bilbao, Spain742 contributions
Se puede ir en coche hasta el mismo pico y si se puede ir con niños.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pico de las Nieves
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Pico de las Nieves:
- Full Day to Bandama Volcano, Center and High Peaks of Gran Canaria & Roque Nublo (From £40.40)
- Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas (From £37.77)
- Roque Nublo & Gran Canaria highlights by 2 native guides (From £109.78)
- Gran Canaria Full Private Photography Experience (From £681.51)
- Custom Private & VIP Highlights Tour of Gran Canaria (From £597.20)
- Hotels near Pico de las Nieves:
- (3.26 mi) Vistaflor Bungalows
- (0.75 mi) El Garanon
- (0.89 mi) Finca La Sabina
- (3.55 mi) Parador de Cruz de Tejeda
- (8.35 mi) Villa Nestor
- Restaurants near Pico de las Nieves:
- (3.33 mi) Bar - Restaurante Arraigo
- (3.55 mi) La Dorotea
- (3.44 mi) Dulceria Nublo
- (5.69 mi) Restaurante El Alpendre de Felix
- (6.12 mi) Biocrepería RiscoCaido