Lomo del Carretón Natural Monument

The Lomo del Carretón consists of a cliff or interior escarpment that rises in the northwestern sector of the island, at the head of the valleys of Alojera and Taguluches. It has great scenic value that constitutes the scenic reference of the populations of Taguluche and Alojera, has great monumentality as well as geological and geomorphological interest. With altitudes between 450 and 850 meters, it is composed of horizontal basaltic lava flows of great geological interest, as well as its vegetation cover being of high botanical value due to the abundance of endemic species, making this space one of the most beautiful landscapes of the island.

Height

850 m

Trekking routes

Vallehermoso

Map of Lomo del Carretón Natural Monument

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Do not walk in areas where it is not allowed and respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
Do not light fires outside the permitted areas and be especially careful during the summer months.
Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).