How to Hike the Canary Islands | Gear & Planning for The GR131

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  • @Sheety33
    @Sheety33 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice job! Very informative and helpful. Thinking about hiking Gran Canaria this December and looks like wild camping will be feasible.

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Місяць тому

      Thanks! Yes it’s very possible, just need to find a nice quiet spot 😊

  • @AllanSu
    @AllanSu 2 роки тому +1

    Great job Jack! Looking to do Tenerife myself and patiently waiting for La Palma

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому

      Thanks Allen, all the best with your trip mate. Love your videos by the way!

  • @laurap4401
    @laurap4401 5 днів тому

    Did GR131 La gomera in 2023, tenerife sea to summit in 2024, now planning the GR131 in La palma for a couple of weeks time.
    Great informative video!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  10 годин тому

      Thanks! Incredible islands :)

  • @Andrea2h0a
    @Andrea2h0a 19 днів тому

    Perfect, just the informations I was looking for, thank you!¡!!😊

  • @markwhitelaw6264
    @markwhitelaw6264 11 місяців тому

    I love the fact that you are inspired so much by Kraig Adams, as his videos are soul food.
    Looking forward to working my way through your video library, good luck with the future adventures!
    And thanks for showing parts of Lanzarote that I haven't seen, even though I lived there and have been holidaying there since 2011 🙌

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  11 місяців тому

      He’s a huge inspiration to my channel! Thanks for the comment 👌
      Lanzarote is a beautiful place. I’d love to go back sometime and trail run the whole island!

  • @SMC84601
    @SMC84601 Рік тому

    This video has really helped me for my long stay camping trip in Gran Canaria later this summer. ! Thanks buddy ..👍

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому +1

      No worries! Hope you have a great time :)

    • @SMC84601
      @SMC84601 Рік тому

      @@jackbrookes 👍

  • @okmei
    @okmei Рік тому

    Perfect! Thx for all the informations. I will try to hike this year the GR131. After this video, i'am totally hyped!!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому +1

      Hope you have a good trip! When are you going?

    • @okmei
      @okmei Рік тому

      @@jackbrookes our plan is march or april.

  • @daveo9477
    @daveo9477 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic film - Thank you

  • @ste2565
    @ste2565 5 місяців тому

    thanks that was a great video, could you please let me which guide book you used. for the GR131 thinking of doing it this year in the summer. Thanks again

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  5 місяців тому

      Hi yes I used the Cicerone guide book GR 131 - very helpful

  • @MouadBackpacker
    @MouadBackpacker Рік тому +1

    14:08 is there any possibility to skip the punishing road by hitchhiking to Ayagaures , is there a traffic on that road or not?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому +1

      Yes definitely! There’s a road. Pre covid it was very popular to do this. I think it’s back to being easier to do that now compared to when I was there

  • @paul_aymer
    @paul_aymer 10 місяців тому

    The video is amazing, thanks!
    I'm planning to do the Tenerife part of the GR 131 in 2 weeks. Is it doable in 3 days ? And should I plan to take water and food or am I going to go through village every day? Last but not least, is there enough GR signes on the road to not get lost ?!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi Paul good luck! The whole track on Tenerife would be too much for 3 days unfortunately...Unless you decide to cut off certain sections (I would recommend skip the first or the final days)

  • @uhlemaennchen
    @uhlemaennchen Рік тому

    nice video and a good overview of the GR131 - Thanks mate :)

  • @peluso_palit
    @peluso_palit 2 роки тому

    Good to see you again ☺️

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for commenting Jensen! :)

    • @peluso_palit
      @peluso_palit 2 роки тому

      @@jackbrookes you're welcome ☺️

  • @samuellabbe357
    @samuellabbe357 10 місяців тому

    Really great video! I was wondering, are the airbnb, hotels and ferry’s expensive?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  10 місяців тому

      Hey Sam! Airbnb's are pretty cheap compared to the rest of Europe. The ferry's were expensive, around 40-50 euros

    • @samuellabbe357
      @samuellabbe357 10 місяців тому

      @@jackbrookes Thank you! I have a final question for you, I don't find the information no where, were there a lot of dangerous animals that you need to know about?

  • @Thiago_Benedicto
    @Thiago_Benedicto 2 роки тому

    Thank you very, very much!! It was extremely detailed and complete.
    Greetings from Brazil. Thiago

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому +1

      Your welcome Thiago! Thanks for the comment 👌

  • @ryanfournier24
    @ryanfournier24 7 місяців тому

    Hi Jack this was great, I appreciate the info! Do you have any idea how much this trip costed in total? A brief breakdown would be great if possible. Planning this trip over a month in late 2024 early 2025.

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  7 місяців тому +1

      I can definitely put together a trip breakdown in the future for sure! A rough estimate for the 4 weeks:
      - $150 flights
      - $400 for ~ 5 nights accomodation
      - $15/day food, more if eating a meal out and coffee
      - $50 each ferry
      - $5 public transport when needed to get on/pff the trail
      That’s a rough guide but I’ll see if I can get a more detailed list together!

  • @LifeAdventureFam
    @LifeAdventureFam 2 роки тому

    thanks for this guide, very informative and helpful. Excited for your next hike at CWT.

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому

      You're welcome! And thanks for the comment :)

  • @StealthGamingAndroid
    @StealthGamingAndroid 8 місяців тому

    Hey Jack, just wanted to thank you for this. I think I've watched this video maybe 5-6 times, and was the inspiration for me heading off to do the Tenerife leg on Thursday! I did have a few questions, but your domain seems to be down. Not sure if there would be an easier way to contact you to ask, thank you again!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  8 місяців тому

      Hey thanks so much for the comment! You can message my on instagram - that’s the best place to chat
      instagram.com/jack_brookess?igsh=MXVxMXpnNXYxZzk5cA%3D%3D&

  • @thegregescape
    @thegregescape Рік тому

    Great video mate! How long on average was it between water sources? (natural, store bought or faucet)?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      Cheers Greg! It was about 1-2 days, longest was 2 days on Fueteventura (had to purchase from shops)

  • @petervanglabbeek
    @petervanglabbeek 10 місяців тому

    Great video, very useful for planning my February 2024 hike. I will probably do it your way, mostly wild camping, the occasional hostel. Thanks for the time and effort to put this together. One small correction, the second island is called Fuerteventura, not Fueteventura.

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for the comment! Hope you have an amazing home in Feb, you’ll love it

  • @timschleifer3138
    @timschleifer3138 Рік тому

    great video, what was the temp. and weather like at night, low and highs? I plan on doing Gran Canaria and La Gomera in Feb.

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому +1

      Hey Tim - weather at its coldest camping on elevation around 2-4’ and max was normally 28-30’ in the hotter sections of Fueteventura and Lanzarote. Max on GC and LG was around 26-27’ 👌

  • @MouadBackpacker
    @MouadBackpacker Рік тому

    Nice music soo calm
    Can you give me the names of the instruments used in this video?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      Hey thanks for the comment! I actually can't remember the Spanish names, lots of them were small canteens I passed whilst in the towns. Lots of options, sorry I can't be of more help with that 😅

    • @MouadBackpacker
      @MouadBackpacker Рік тому

      @@jackbrookes I did not understand what you meant. My question is i want the name of background music you used on montage this video. Thanks Jack

  • @stuartwarner6719
    @stuartwarner6719 Рік тому

    Many thanks Jack. Lots of good info and great images. I've booked flights to south airport Tenerife to do the GR 131 in early February. A few questions:
    1) I prefer to use ethanol in my home made hobo stove. Anyone know what 90% alcohol is called in Spanish and what kind of stores I could buy it? I guess painting/DIY stores but don't know where any are. I have an MSR dragonfly that will burn petrol, but it's loud and heavy.
    2) Which month did you sleep with a 0'C quilt? I have a choice of 2 sleeping bags. Western Mountaineering Summerlite (comfort 0'C, 500g) or Mountain Equipment Snowline (comfort -20'C, 1300g). Will use a silk liner with either. My shelter is Z Packs hexamid (original design with separate oversized groundsheet so I can control ventilation to a decent degree, but it's not a warm double-skin tent). My wool underwear is heavy enough that if I had to take it to supplement the Summerlite, I would rather carry the extra down of the Snowline instead and be guaranteed warm. What do you think?
    3) When filing up with public/restaurant washroom water, did you filter/purify or were you just fine without?
    Cheers in advance,
    Stu

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      Hey Stu cheers for the comment! In regards to the questions:
      1) I’m not sure on finding the ethanol sorry - I tried a few DIY/camping stores on Lanzarote that had propanol but can’t remember seeing any 90% alcohol
      2) I hiked in winter Dec/Jan and used a 4 deg sleeping quilt and I was at times too warm…some nights a bit more chilly but I had a thermal I would just whip on and I was fine with that. I think you’d be okay with your 0’C Summerlite quilt 👌
      3) yes I used a filter for all water I collected and didn’t have any issues. Met some hikers who used the water from bathrooms without filtering and they said they didn’t have any issues

    • @stuartwarner6719
      @stuartwarner6719 Рік тому +1

      @@jackbrookes many thanks for the extra info Jack. Okay, sounds good. I'll take the summerlite and a water filter. going out for a training hike this afternoon actually :)

  • @mercheherrera
    @mercheherrera Рік тому

    Hi Jack! Beautifull video! I'm wondering if it is possible to do that GR by cycling (mountain bike)? Thanks a lot for let us know your experience!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      Hey Mercedes, for the most part on Fueteventura and Lanzarote yes, but on some of the islands with more elevation like Gran Canaria and La Gomera it might be difficult due to some scrambling. But I do know there are lots of cycle routes around all of the islands, as I saw plenty on the main roads whilst there :)

  • @radus9108
    @radus9108 11 місяців тому

    Hey, thanks for the video. What's your sun hoodie model?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  11 місяців тому

      Amazon EKLENTSON sun hoodie 👌

  • @MarianHofmann
    @MarianHofmann Рік тому

    Hello Jack,
    thank you so much for this video.
    I'm also planning to hike this trail this winter and I 've a question about the water sources.
    Can you give me a recommendation for water sources on the trail (especially for Lanzarote and Fuerteventura), so than I can plan my stages better.
    Are there only shops to buy water or is there also natural water sources?
    Did you need any permits to hike certain sections?
    Do you have a recommendation for the ferry services?
    Did you book the ferrys on your phone with any app or did you booked it directly on the harbor?
    I would be very happy about an answer and wish you a great day.
    Best regards from Germany!
    Marian ✌☺

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому +1

      You're very welcome!
      No permits for hiking needed :)
      Ferry services you can google which ferry is leaving at what time depending on the day you are there, I found all companies to be very reliable and helpful :) I just booked them on my phone but you can also book them in person at the harbour. Hope you have a fantastic time when you get there!

    • @MarianHofmann
      @MarianHofmann Рік тому

      Hey @@jackbrookes,
      thank you for your answer - I appreciate it!
      Thanks for your tips and help.
      Best regards from germany
      Marian

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome Marian! @@MarianHofmann

  • @grizzlybear8599
    @grizzlybear8599 2 роки тому

    Hey Josh, enjoyed the video. I'm planning to Hike Gran Canaria in late Nov. I notice you said overnight temperatures got down to as cold as 4 degrees, is that correct? You seem to have your down jacket on fairly regularly too, did it get quite cold in the evenings? What kind of day/night time temps can I expect. I expecting it to be pretty much roasting in the day dropping off 9/10 degrees at worst overnight...

    • @grizzlybear8599
      @grizzlybear8599 2 роки тому +1

      *Sorry I mean Jack...! (I was just talking on the phone to my friend Josh...) I'm getting old..! lol

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the comment Grizzly! Great question - during the days it was indeed roasting, during the evenings I think lowest would of been 9 and that’s camping on some elevation as well…a light down jacket came in handy, but you could get away with a fleece👌 I did have some thermals but rarely used them

  • @michaelpenney3775
    @michaelpenney3775 Рік тому

    Fancy doing this walk in Jan 24 but 1 question Jack is there any where I could get hold of screw top has on the trail, cheers

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  11 місяців тому

      Hi Michael, sorry what is a screw top has?

    • @michaelpenney3775
      @michaelpenney3775 11 місяців тому

      Sorry,screw top gas for a stove.

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  11 місяців тому

      No worries! I wasn’t able to find any Michael…I had a look in a few stores on most islands and they didn’t have any that were compatible with my jet boil…would be interested to know if you do find anything!
      Cheers, Jack

    • @michaelpenney3775
      @michaelpenney3775 11 місяців тому

      Ok will do Jack

  • @marcwilborts9690
    @marcwilborts9690 Рік тому

    Hallo Jack, Manu thanks for Youri Nice video. Do you perhaps have garmin gps coördinates of water sources of all islands in particular for la Palmas Island?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      Hey Marc, I unfortunately didn't make it to La Palmas due to the volcano erupting. I've heard it's tricky finding the sources over there. I had a look through the Cicerone guide and they don't have any coordinates either sorry. Hope you manage to find some more info on it!

  • @eleonorapocchiari1702
    @eleonorapocchiari1702 8 місяців тому

    amazing, I would like to do alone

  • @BuenCaminoClassico
    @BuenCaminoClassico 11 місяців тому

    Hi, is there a way to make without a tent, just sleeping in hostels? Especially I am about Tenerife?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  11 місяців тому +1

      Hi, yes you can definitely! It just means your days will be either very short or very long, so that you finish in a town with a hostel

  • @lewisboans3923
    @lewisboans3923 2 роки тому

    yo jack. The coffee addiction is real bro, i always think it adds unwanted weight but the weight of not having one in the morning is
    cumulus. sun hoody yes! shout out kraig. loving the videos bruv. cant wait to see the next one!!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Lewis - appreciate the comment mate. The morale boost from the coffee is definitely worth the added weight I’ve found 😂 Hope you keep well mate, cheers!

  • @jonathanfarache5218
    @jonathanfarache5218 Рік тому

    Hey man, thanks for the great vid. Couple of questions:
    1. What's the longest amount of time you went without a resupply stop?
    2. Do you think there's enough trail food options for vegetarians? On my last thru hike (~1,000km) i made do with mostly tortillas, parmesan, peanut butter, trail mix, and granola. Think I'll be fine in the canary islands?
    Thanks!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому +1

      Hey Jonathan, thanks!
      1. It would of been 3 days in Fueteventura (purely because the only shop I passed by had closed - I would say the ingest you go without any shop or store is 2 days)
      2. Yes definitely - vegan would be difficult though. Lots of cheeses at local shops, I would suggest stocking up at the bigger grocery stores as well
      Are you planning on doing the hike?

    • @jonathanfarache5218
      @jonathanfarache5218 Рік тому

      @@jackbrookes dude thanks for the reply!
      And yeah. I'd love to do the whole thing but i think this time I'll only do ~7-10 days. Your guide certainly helped!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому +1

      @@jonathanfarache5218 enjoy mate! 7-10 days is plenty out there anyway, you’ll love it

  • @sineadfoley7823
    @sineadfoley7823 Рік тому

    Great video thank you.

  • @ImWatchproject
    @ImWatchproject 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great video !
    I hiked the full GR131 around May2021 and would definitely advise people to go in La Palma (not sure if the volcano eruption has changed a bit the route or not), the GR131 part is really amazing on this island

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the comment Colin - I’ve heard La Palma is great, considering going back to do it at some point

  • @daano465
    @daano465 2 роки тому

    Got a lot of similar gear, including the cumulus 250 and a thin 120g silk liner aswell. Im bringing it on the GR11 in a week from now. How cold could u go with the bag/liner combo?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Dan it’s a great combo and I love it. Silk liner adds some warmth on those chilly nights. I’ve been in 0 degrees in Hornstrendir in Iceland and it handled well - I had to wear a single thermal layer, gator and socks and was fine. That’s the coldest I’ve been in it

    • @daano465
      @daano465 2 роки тому

      @@jackbrookes nice, I hope this will be a great all round 3 season system. I guess -5 is about the lowest you could expect in the alps or something. Layering my down jacket or even rain jacket could be enough. I also like the versatility for hotter nights this way.

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому +1

      @@daano465 exactly mate, I prefer to have the option of putting on more layers instead of getting a quilt or bag that’s far too warm for a summer trek. The silk liner does make a big difference I’ve found as well. Hope the hike goes well mate, let us know how you get on after 👌

  • @TamaEnergy
    @TamaEnergy Рік тому

    Hoping to do this in feb eeek

  • @konradwolkowski
    @konradwolkowski Рік тому

    Hey Jack, is it possible to do the hike in the opposite direction? I'm thinking about doing 3 islands starting literally next week but planned Tenerife and Fuerteventura hiking the opposite way vs what the trail suggests (helps with the flights). Do you think that could be a problem?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      Hey Konrad yes absolutely! Either way will work fine :)

    • @konradwolkowski
      @konradwolkowski Рік тому

      Hey Jack, just wanted to let you know that I’ve just finished the hike (did 300km and three islands over 10days due to time constraints) and that your videos were both a great help and motivation. Thanks a lot again and hope to see you on the trail one day!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      ​@@konradwolkowski Amazing Konrad, glad my videos could be of help, and so good to hear you had a great time!!

  • @vanCapere
    @vanCapere 2 роки тому

    For your next winter hike consider doing the GR132 on La Gomera - imo nicer and more interesting than the GR131. :)

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому +1

      Amazing Capere! I’ll have to give it a go next time. Such a special island with lots more to see I’m sure.

  • @MikeKXu
    @MikeKXu Рік тому

    If you only had 7 nights for hiking which islands would you say are the better ones to combine?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      Hey Michael, I would definitely do Gran Canaria and La Gomera. I've heard great things about La Palma, people usually put that in their top 3 but I didn't get their unfortunately. Tenerife would be priority 4, then Lanzarote and Fueteventura

  • @sylvaintournier7155
    @sylvaintournier7155 4 місяці тому

    Bonjour,
    Super vidéo !
    Je viens de rentrer d'une Aventure de 4 semaines aux îles Canaries. J'ai parcouru l'intégralité du GR131 (guide Cicerone) + Maspalomas/Roque Nublo/Teide, sur les 7 îles. Une Aventure sportive et aux magnifiques paysages.
    J'ai adoré ces 4 semaines. Les 7 îles sont très différentes et merveilleuses.
    J'ai réservé à l'avance les ferrys, le bateau et permis pour l'île de Lobos, le permis pour le Teide et certains hébergements, certaines nuits en tente.
    J'ai partagé des photos avec des amis au jour le jour. Je vais prochainement trier, traiter et faire un album photo avec les photos de mon appareil photo, de quoi prolonger l'Aventure pendant plusieurs mois !
    Il y a 2 ans, j'ai passé 4 semaines sur les 4 îles des Baléares. Mon parcours a débuté par les GR221 et GR223.
    Je recommande vivement les Baléares et les Canaries, 2 magnifiques destinations.

    • @MrMatthiky
      @MrMatthiky 6 днів тому

      Bonjour ! Pour Tenerife, avait vous fait du camping sauvage ? Ou avez vous réservé toutes vos nuits dans les camping officiels de l'ile ?

    • @sylvaintournier7155
      @sylvaintournier7155 5 днів тому

      @@MrMatthiky Bonjour,
      J'ai fait du camping uniquement dans des lieux dédiés. Il n'était pas nécessaire de réserver. Les campings ne sont pas nombreux (en tout cas le long du GR131).

  • @vilavg3657
    @vilavg3657 7 місяців тому

    Is it possible to ride a bike on this route?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  7 місяців тому

      Yes I saw plenty of people on mountain bikes doing the trail!

  • @tobiasottinger5200
    @tobiasottinger5200 Рік тому

    Did you ever have windy rain?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  Рік тому

      Hey Tobias I had 1 day of thunderstorms with rain, not too much wind - otherwise mostly sun and some cloudy days

    • @tobiasottinger5200
      @tobiasottinger5200 Рік тому

      @@jackbrookes great, thank you!

  • @christiaantheron9080
    @christiaantheron9080 2 роки тому

    Would a twig or wood portable stove be allowed?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому

      I don’t think in the national parks Christiaan, but outside of them I would believe so

  • @BudaDanielIoan
    @BudaDanielIoan 2 роки тому

    Hello from Romania! Best boots from your opinion?

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Danny and thanks for the comment! To be honest I’ve never owned a proper pair of hiking boots. Prior to the Cascadia’s I was using adidas trail runners. So I can’t comment with an honest answer sorry

    • @BudaDanielIoan
      @BudaDanielIoan 2 роки тому

      @@jackbrookes thanks for the reply, great clips to as many as possible!

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  2 роки тому

      @@BudaDanielIoan no worries Dani, appreciate your comment!

  • @rickdeboer6615
    @rickdeboer6615 7 місяців тому

    Its called Maspalomas, not masapalamas 😂😂😂

    • @jackbrookes
      @jackbrookes  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment! 🙏