GM-1 Vallehermoso to Arure
Où cela mène
Vallehermoso → Arure View route on Google Maps →
À quoi s'attendre
This is a dramatic western ascent on La Gomera along the GM-1, climbing straight out of the green basin of Vallehermoso through the high cloud forests of Epina and finishing at the cliffside Mirador Ermita del Santo in Arure
The character of the road is defined by its continuous elevation gain and rich cultural folklore. Tracing the rugged western ridges, the route offers views back toward the iconic Roque Cano before crossing near the famous Chorros de Epina springs. The ride transitions rapidly from terraced agricultural valleys into misty laurisilva fringes, ending at a small chapel perched over the sheer vertical drop of the Taguluche valley
A deeply engaging uphill ride with rewarding torque demands through tight hairpins. Watch for rolling mists and damp tarmac near Epina, soak in the golden hour light over the Atlantic at the finish, and experience the journey on a punchy dual-sport like the 2025 BMW F 900 GS
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Faits fascinants
- As you climb out of Vallehermoso, you get one of the best rear-view perspectives of the massive Roque Cano dominating the valley
- Local legend says that drinking from the wooden spouts of the Epina springs in a specific order brings luck in love and health
- The road near Epina touches the northwestern edge of the Garajonay National Park, meaning you will often ride straight through rolling clouds
- Mirador Ermita del Santo is not just a viewpoint but the site of a small, picturesque rural chapel clinging to the edge of the abyss
- The upright riding position of the BMW F 900 GS offers maximum visibility, which is essential for taking in the massive drop-offs along this route
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