Circular hiking route in Fontanales, Moya

If you want a Hiking route to enjoy the greenest landscapes of Gran Canaria this circular route through Fontanales It's brutal. Of course, you'll have to do it in the winter months and early spring to see these meadows. It's a Intermediate level trail that starts from the beautiful hamlet of Fontanales in the municipality of Moya. Next, we share with you all the Technical details and essential tips so you can complete this Circular route through Fontanales on your own. As always, in the end you will find the track, a video of the route and recommendations for what to eat when you finish.

Circular hiking route from Fontanales, Moya

La Circular route through Fontanales begins in the charming little town of fountains, in the municipality of Moya. This is an area known for its green meadows, rural life and clean air. The trail crosses Stunning landscapes of the Altos de Moya and, given its ascent and distance, we recommend it for hikers with some experience. Very important follow a track, be well equipped and be in good physical shapeWe share the technical characteristics in the following table.

Technical data of the route

As we said, it is a Intermediate level circular route which runs approximately 10,5 km and has a slope of 680 metersThe best time to do it is in winter or after the rains, when the vegetation is at its greenest.

Places of interest on the route through Fontanales, Moya

• Fontanales: Small town surrounded by mountains and forests, starting point of the route and perfect to stay for lunch afterwards.

• Laurel Ravine: Image of corn cones drying in one of the farms of the Laurel ravine, where you will enjoy landscapes full of agricultural plantations and farms.

• Lomo El Marco: Green meadow area that will remind us of Mount Pavon like those shown at the beginning of this post and that you can also Enjoy the video we share below. At the pace of the route you will have to go opening and closing "doors" so that the cattle do not escape, just as we do during the previously mentioned route.

• Panoramic views: During the tour we will have views of the Pajarito Mountain (1473m) and Pines of Gáldarin the Protected Landscape of the Summits. Also to Fontanales from different points, to the north coast of Gran Canaria and, on clear days, also to Tenerife and even Fuerteventura (as we show in the final video).

Tips for doing this hiking route in Fontanales, Moya

• Wear hiking shoes with good grip to avoid slipping on sloping areas. We also recommend wearing some warm clothing in winter.
• Check the weather forecast before leaving, as there may be fog or rain in winter.
• Bring enough water and some food, since there are no supply points along the route.
• Download a .GPX track to follow it with your watch or an app that reads maps in .gpx format like Guru Maps. There are many detours along the way.

GPS track of the circular route in Fontanales

If you want to do the circular hiking route in Fontanales without getting lost, You can download the GPS track in .gpx format below. To track it from your Garmin GPS watch or smartphone, you can use apps like Guru Maps. Here we explain how to do it, although there are other apps available to read this map format. The tracks we share have a small cost, Not only as support to sustain this project on Gran Canaria, but also as a way to filter mass access to our natural spaces. Remember to enjoy nature with an awareness of its conservation. Thank you!

La Hiking circular in Fontanales It is an ideal route for those looking to enjoy the Nature in Gran Canaria on a route of intermediate difficulty. With spectacular landscapes, well-marked trails and a peaceful atmosphere, it is one of the best options for doing Hiking in MoyaWe hope you enjoy it and remember that you can see all the hiking trails in Gran Canaria what we are doing to discover the island on foot.

Where to eat in Fontanales after the route

After completing the route we recommend you eat at The Colonial of Fontanales. A charming restaurant located in a fully renovated old colonial house. Ideal for tasting its famous Fontanales cheese board (seven cheese factories and seven flavours) and its La Colonial-style ropa vieja.

In addition, here you can buy Canarian cheeses, suspiros de Moya, Canarian wines and other typical Canarian products. As you can see in the following video, We went to eat at the Despacho de La Colonial in the town of Moya. It is the same menu, except that the Moya restaurant specializes in Artisanal cheesecakes with up to 10 varieties.

We hope you liked this plan. We look forward to seeing you in Instagram @welovegrancanaria and in our whatsapp channel for more recommendations. See you at the next walk and eat!

Video of the circular route through Fontanales

Below, we share with you the video of the route with more trail details, tips and impressions. You will also see what the food is like at Despacho de La Colonial. Remember that in our YouTube channel We look forward to hearing from you with more content on what to do and where to eat in Gran Canaria. Subscribe!

Gran Canaria Guides

Finally, if it's your first time on the island and you want to know what to do in Gran Canaria on your own without wasting your valuable time searching for information, below we share with you all our guides and itineraries of the island. From our restaurant guide to our beach guide, a complete guide and day-by-day itineraries with the plans that we would recommend if a family member or friend who is coming to visit asked us. All guides are digital and available in Spanish and English. You can see all the packs by clicking below.

Ruth González

Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.