Record SL-516249 · Wikidata Q956785
Roque de los Muchachos
Ultra
Elevation
2,426
m
7,959 ft
Prominence
2,423 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
28.7542° N,
17.8849° W
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaRoque de los Muchachos (English: "Rock of the Boys") is a rocky mound at the highest point on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. The rocks are found at an elevation of 2,426 metres (7,959 ft) above sea level, not far from the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, where some of the world's largest telescopes are situated; the altitude and the dryness of the climate here give rise to excellent observing conditions. The rocks are contained with the Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente. From the Roque, one can see the islands of Tenerife, El Hierro and La Gomera.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz del Fraile | 2,376 m | NE 37° | 0.7 km |
| Fuente Nueva | 2,372 m | NE 42° | 1.0 km |
| Roque Chico | 2,371 m | SW 230° | 1.0 km |
| Pico del Ataúd | 2,144 m | E 88° | 1.5 km |
| Roque de la Desfondada | 1,136 m | S 162° | 2.3 km |
| Roque Palmero | 2,306 m | SW 215° | 2.3 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Bastón | nwn | 109.3 km | — |