The expedition, promoted by the Atlas Cultural and Environmental Association, has connected emblematic landscapes of La Graciosa, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma, and El Hierro. This edition, dedicated to education, integrated the Aula GR131 project, involving secondary school students from all islands in workshops and hikes.

During the final days in El Hierro, the team walked alongside students from IES Garoé and migrant minors hosted by the Fundación Canaria Padre Anchieta, reinforcing the use of hiking as a tool for encounter and learning. The route included passing through the historic Camino de la Virgen and an offering to the Virgen de los Reyes.

The Aula GR131: Senderos que Conectan project, developed with the General Directorate of Educational Planning of the Government of the Canary Islands, has transformed the trail into a pedagogical tool for exploring territory, identity, heritage, and sustainability.

The director of Contramapas, Manuel Cabezudo, highlighted the potential of the GR131 as an "extraordinary educational tool" and the receptiveness of students and teachers. "The fact that the young people wanted to walk the last two full stages in El Hierro made us feel that the project is resonating," he stated.

Cabezudo also emphasized the objective of raising awareness about the GR131 as an "extraordinary public infrastructure connecting the entire archipelago," contributing to its protection and valorization.

The culmination of the journey will be complemented by a cultural and artistic event in La Restinga on May 31st, honoring victims of the Canary migratory route, featuring contributions from the Canary Islands, Basque Country, Senegal, and Colombia.

The fourth edition of Contramapas will take place in May 2027 and will be documented by the production company Jugoplastika for Televisión Canaria, aiming to bring the human, educational, and territorial experience of walking the GR131 to a wider audience.