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Cerro Gaital Loop Trail – El Gaital Trail loop from El Valle
05:06
16.1km
490m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 8.64 km for 149 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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3.09 km
Chorro Macho Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
8.68 km
View of the valley from Heliconias Station
Highlight • Viewpoint
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9.56 km
Cerro Gaital Loop Trail
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9.83 km
El Gaital Trail
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12.5 km
Giant Tree
Highlight • Natural Monument
16.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.5 km
2.52 km
1.99 km
981 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.11 km
3.02 km
2.52 km
2.08 km
1.62 km
415 m
301 m
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Elevation
Highest point (990 m)
Lowest point (580 m)
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Thursday 23 July
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Comments
Met Maxim and Ines on the way and continued hiking with them. The first part was very demanding. Steep and slippery. Once at the top you could see nothing except fog 🌫.
Doesn't matter. Was nice anyway. 🥰
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