Pico de las Nieves
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  • Hayley
    London, United Kingdom61 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fresh air
    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.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 21, 2023
  • Travelfan747777
    Switzerland18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent trip
    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!
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 11, 2023
  • Badforever
    London, Canada1,702 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easy to find with GPS; no trouble parking at 1000am; food truck in the parking lot
    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!
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 7, 2024
  • AL P
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see
    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.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 18, 2024
  • Glenn S
    East Grinstead, United Kingdom424 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing views
    We visited the "highest point" of the island on a morning of travelling through the centre of Gran Canaria and what a view we had. The first third of the roads up from MĂ spolamas and final third were good but middle third very narrow in places so be careful. There are a fair amount of places to park at the top and then the views.....wow! We had a fairly clear day and the views across the island were amazing. Further to this, very clear views of Tenerife were great including being able to make out Santa Cruz even though it's over 60 miles away. We could also see La Gomera and to the East, Fuertuventra. Well worth a visit.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 5, 2024
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Lesley B
Glasgow, UK176 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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!
Written July 31, 2022
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Badforever
London, Canada1,702 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 February 7, 2024
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.

Hayley
London, UK61 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 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 September 21, 2023
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scottdavidharrison
Lichfield, UK31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
It’s possible to drive right up to the summit if you wish. However, we drove up to Llanos de la Pez and did a hike around the Llanos de la Pez circular. Just type in “Llanos de la Pez” into Google Maps for the starting point. There are picnic benches there and some toilets. We found our route using the Alltrails app. As others have said, the roads up the mountain are in very good condition, but they aren’t for the faint hearted!
Written February 21, 2020
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Richard B
Edinburgh, UK5,184 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Business
Indeed. You can drive to the very top of Pico, grab a coffee and a cone from the food van and get the pictures, the views and fresh air without so much as breaking sweat.

This is how it should be. The alternative is spikes on your shoes, oxygen, ropes and sheer terror. No thanks.

Joking apart. A lovely scenic drive takes you up to the summit with stunning views. A day out may also include Roque Nublo (8km) from Pico.

The extended area is classified as Unesco Biodiversity. Easy to see why. Truly stunning.
Written November 5, 2020
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AL P
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 February 18, 2024
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Glenn S
East Grinstead, UK424 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
We visited the "highest point" of the island on a morning of travelling through the centre of Gran Canaria and what a view we had. The first third of the roads up from MĂ spolamas and final third were good but middle third very narrow in places so be careful. There are a fair amount of places to park at the top and then the views.....wow! We had a fairly clear day and the views across the island were amazing. Further to this, very clear views of Tenerife were great including being able to make out Santa Cruz even though it's over 60 miles away. We could also see La Gomera and to the East, Fuertuventra. Well worth a visit.
Written June 5, 2024
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SĂ©bastien D
Seine-et-Marne, France654 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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).
Written August 26, 2023
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Travelfan747777
Switzerland18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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!
Written December 12, 2023
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Maggie N
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Family
The drive alone is amazing with breathtaking views over the ever changing landscape. While driving to the peak we passed several small beautiful villages with white cottages, palm trees, orange trees, cacti and colorful flowers growing everywhere. As we had young, restless children we didn’t stop for long at the peak but it was worth the long drive.
Written December 30, 2021
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