The best hiking to Roque Nublo tour in Gran Canaria with official guides

Roque Nublo tour

Discover the real Gran Canaria, without commercial stops and picnic included!

Hike to Roque Nublo with official guides

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Reasons to choose this day trip to Roque Nublo

Without a doubt, the best hiking tour to Roque Nublo Gran Canaria, accompanied by the best team.

Firstly: let us start by telling you that we are a team of three: Inés, Juanjo and our beloved van “Lupita”. We are passionate about visiting the island and exploring all its nooks. We are in love with its people, its landscapes and traditions. So, we are excited to show, to anyone who wants it, all the wonders that are hidden in our “small continent”: the island of Gran Canaria. That’s why we are inviting you to discover the island with us. 

Thus, we have designed a route based on our own experience. It is a privilege to have been born here, and after 48 years of enjoying the island for ourselves, we know it is time to enjoy it with you—without commercial stops.

You will spend an unforgettable day discovering every corner of this small continent. The hike to Roque Nublo will blow your mind. You will enjoy to the fullest our local food with local products that we will prepare for you, in the middle of the amazing nature and the peaks of this island.

Last but not least; all this sis easoned with the fantastic history that hides the 14.5 million years of existence of Gran Canaria. You will have a magical day with all kinds of surprises. Don’t think twice and go on an adventure with us!

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Highlights

This tour is specially designed to discover not only the highlights of Gran Canaria (like Roque Nublo), but also other hidden places not so famous, but full of charm. During this tour, we want to show you this island and the local way of life. Our history, nature, culture and idiosyncrasy.

We will start in Maspalomas and go into the mountains exploring different viewpoints, volcanic landscapes and more. Besides, this excursion includes hiking to Roque Nublo; and a picnic with local products in the heart of the Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria.

• Small groups of a maximum 6 people per day
• Hiking to the Roque Nublo of 3 km in total (round trip). Difficulty: easy
• Homemade picnic with local products
• Without commercial stops
• Available in English and Spanish
• Duration of the tour: approx. 5.5 hours

Technical data:

• Distance covered: approx 3 km.
• Elevation gain: 300 m.
• Starting altitude: approx 1,500 metres above sea level.
• Maximum altitude: approx 1,800 metres above sea level.
• Hiking time: between 1.5 and 2 hours.
• Difficulty: easy, although there are some steep sections.

Weather conditions:

This activity can be done in all weather conditions.
However, hiking to Roque Nublo is restricted by express prohibition of the authorities in the following cases:

• Yellow alert -or higher- for temperatures.
• Yellow alert – or higher – for wind.
• Yellow alert -or higher- for rain or snow.
• Alert for risk of forest fires.

In any of these cases, we will take an alternative route.

The local food

It’s not only about discovering Gran Canaria highlights on a guided tour, but also its gastronomy and enjoying a meal with friends.

The picnic will take place in the best setting: the heart of the Biosphere Reserve. We will provide you with sandwiches and local seasonal fruits.

Enjoy!

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New rules for visiting and hiking Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria

Since the year 2025, the Cabildo de Gran Canaria has managed a new regulation to restrict visits to Roque Nublo and thus preserve this monument integrated into the Nublo Rural Park and the Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria.

This new regulation can be summarised in the following points if you wish to visit it privately:

• The visit to Roque Nublo can only be made by prior reservation: The reservation will be made through a website, will be limited to a maximum of 5 visitors and can only be booked up to 15 days in advance. Access will be controlled using a QR code.
• The Degollada de la Goleta car park is permanently closed: From the year 2025, it will no longer be possible to park in the vicinity of Roque Nublo. The nearest point to leave a private vehicle is located at Cruz de los Llanos, about 5 km from the start of the hiking area.
• Access to the starting point of the hike to Roque Nublo will be by public transport: Shuttle buses will be provided from Maspalomas, but it is also possible to take this bus from Cruz de los Llanos or Tejeda. The journey from Maspalomas will take about 2 hours, from the other points the buses will run every hour.

However, you also can do the hiking route to Roque Nublo with official guides. Sky Rebels offers you the following advantages:

• We will take care of the bookings: As an Active Tourism company and authorised official guides, we have the permits to manage the bookings.
• You won’t have to worry about parking: We will start our hike at the starting point, and then pick you up at the same place with our private and authorized vehicle.
• You won’t have to spend most of your visit on public transport: We will pick you up in Maspalomas and take you directly to the starting point of the route, no waiting, no stops and for a maximum of 6 passengers. You will enjoy this incredible route accompanied by local guides, who will explain to you all the secrets of this unique place.

This route includes hiking to Roque Nublo, the most emblematic point in Gran Canaria. To make the route easier for you, we will provide you with hiking equipment (sticks); however, we recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and water. Finally, the day before the excursion we will inform you in detail about the weather forecast so that you bring the appropriate clothing.

During the hike to Roque Nublo, we will tell you the legends and stories about this sacred place; you will discover why this place has been and is the most emblematic point of Gran Canaria.

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No commercial stops

We promise you:

• We will not go through areas crowded with tourists in which you will be forced to buy souvenirs.
• You are not going to make unnecessary extra expenses.
• We do not want you to waste your time in places that have nothing to do with the history and culture of Gran Canaria.

In summary: You will use all the time of this experience to understand and discover this wonderful island.

However, on our route, we will find different types of shops of all kinds. Most of them with local gastronomic and artisan products. Our commitment to Sustainable Tourism includes the promotion and development of local commerce and small traditional businesses. All the extra expenses you make go directly to them, we do not receive commissions of any kind.

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Prices and Pick up

Private Groups:

More information and bookings: here

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Roque Nublo Gran Canaria parking

Getting to Roque Nublo is a 1 hour on windy roads drive. If you don’t get at the right moment, you should have problems to leave your car. Keep in mind that it is forbidden to leave the vehicle on the asphalt, and the fine for doing so is 200€.

FAQ about hiking to Roque Nublo

What is our hiking tour to Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria about?

This is an excursion in small groups, maximum 6 passengers, to discover the best places in Gran Canaria. Both the most emblematic places and other hidden but spectacular places for us.

The guided tour will take place in a new vehicle with all kinds of comforts. In addition, there is a hiking part, where we will walk along one of the most used routes by the ancient aborigines of the island. At the end of the route is the majestic Roque Nublo. This is a sacred place of the aborigines, and is the most emblematic natural monument of the island of Gran Canaria.

How far will we walk?

Throughout the guided tour, we will make stops to see different parts of the island of Gran Canaria. Of course, the total amount of walking distance is entirely up to you. On our hiking tours in Gran Canaria, we adapt to your needs, i.e. you will set your own pace and at the end, you will walk the distance you want to walk. The hiking part to Roque Nublo is 1,5 km uphill and 1,5 km downhill. This hiking route is marked as easy level. On this hike in Gran Canaria, we will provide you with walking poles to make the route easier and a picnic when we reach the summit, don’t forget to bring water!

How far will we travel?

The total distance in our minivan is about 100 km. Starting in the south of Gran Canaria, we will drive towards the centre of the island, the starting and return point is in Maspalomas. Our minivan, ‘Lupita’, has all the comforts, such as individual air conditioning and USB ports for charging electronic devices. Above all, we want your hiking experience to Roque Nublo to be as enjoyable as possible.

How long does this tour last?

The total duration of the guided Roque Nublo hike is approximately 5,5 hours. Starting at 8.30 in the morning and finishing around 14.00 hours.

Where and what are we going to eat?

Once we arrive at our destination on Roque Nublo, we will have a picnic (sandwiches and fruit).

If we don’t make any commercial stops, does that mean I can’t buy a souvenir?

On the way back to Maspalomas, we will stop in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, where you can find souvenir shops, cafés and public toilets.

Is everything included in this excursion?

The price includes: food, transport, pick up and drop off in Maspalomas and all insurances.

As we have already mentioned in the previous question, the only extra cost would be if you decide to buy any kind of product in the local shops and stalls that we will find along the guided tour. But that is entirely up to you.

What should I bring for the Roque Nublo hiking tour?

For the hike to Roque Nublo, we recommend:

• Comfortable shoes (recommended: hiking shoes).
• Water, we recommend 1 litre of water per person.
• Warm clothes (near the coast you can be in a short-sleeved T-shirt, but on the summit, it is cold even in summer, sometimes it rains!)
• Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
• Mobile phones and all kinds of electronic devices you want with 100% charge (although in the vehicle we have a USB input for charging electronic devices in the passenger compartment).

For the hiking route to Roque Nublo, we will provide you with walking poles if you need them, included in the price.

What are the weather conditions?

The trade winds, the Gulf Stream and the orography of Gran Canaria have blessed the island with a wonderfully mild climate all year round. At any time of the year, you can enjoy different microclimates, depending on where you are: the coast, the midlands or the mountains. Near the coast, you can wear a short-sleeved T-shirt. But at the summit, it is often cold, even in summer, and sometimes it rains! That’s why we recommend you to be prepared for all kinds of weather conditions.

However, hiking on Roque Nublo is restricted by express prohibition of the authorities in the following cases:

• Yellow alert -or higher- for temperatures.
• Yellow alert – or higher – for wind.
• Yellow alert -or higher- for rain or snow.
• Alert for risk of forest fires.
• In any of these cases, we will take an alternative route.

In any case, Sky Rebels reserves the right to modify the tour in the event of adverse weather conditions.

What is the cancellation policy?

• The company reserves the right to cancel the activity for technical or meteorological reasons. In this case, the amount paid will be refunded.
• The company reserves the right to cancel the activity in the event that the minimum number of passengers required is not reached. In this case, the amount paid will be refunded.
• If the client cancels the activity with more than 48 hours’ notice, the amount paid will be refunded, except for a 10% administration fee per passenger.
• If the client cancels the activity with less than 48 hours’ notice, no refund will be made.
• In any of the following cases, Sky Rebels will not refund the client:
  • The client is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
  • The activity is cancelled due to the client’s deliberate delay or failure to attend the activity.