Description
Fantastic beautiful trek from the Teno National Park, via Chinyero to El Teide.
From the Teno area you first walk around to Masca, where after day two you walk to the Chinyero volcano. The trek is approximately 85 km long, which you will walk in 5 days. The start is in Santiago del Teide where you start with a circular walk. You walk through the beautiful Chinyero volcano area towards the top El Teide. As a hiker you will visit places that you would otherwise never see. You walk through a very versatile landscape such as pine forest, volcanic area, laurel forest, across the barren plains, from El Teide above the tree line, volcanic landscape and limestone. You then descend mainly through forests towards Villaflor to Arona.
Canary Hiking uses small-scale authentic mountain hotels.
- Trek along special views
- Walk through the ancient forests
- spend the night on El Teide
- 180 degrees sunrise (optional)
- Parador
- Day trip with professional guide climbing El Teide (optional)
- Luggage transport
1| Arrival Tenerife
Transfer from the airport to the first accommodation in Santiago del Teide on Tenerife, where we will stay for two nights.
2| Walk Teno
The first stage has a total distance of 11 km. This route is not too difficult. A gradually ascending road, towards the Masca valley, with spectacular views. A nice day trip to acclimatize.
Distance: 10 km
Elevation difference: +480 up / – 480 down
3| Santiago del Teide – Chinyero volcano
The second stage of this tour we walk to Chinyero volcano. Step by step you walk towards the Teide area. The only sound is the sound of your shoes stepping through the stones! We walk to a unique accommodation in the middle of this volcanic area.
Distance: 16.6 km
Elevation difference: +660 up / – 420 down
4| Los Llanos – Parking El Teide
Ready for a new day. You leave this nice accommodation. But don’t worry, it will be a very beautiful day. You walk further up to the Teide area. From the starting point you can see in the distance where you are going today. You walk a long route with the necessary elevation gain. You climb up through the forest until you reach the tree line. When you have reached the end point of this day, you will be taken to Vilaflor.
*Optionally, you can stay 2 nights in Parador to go to the top of El Teide with or without a guide. The rest day in El Medano is therefore cancelled. Ask for the possibilities.
Distance: 21 km
Elevation difference: +960 up / – 70 down
5| Village in the mountains
The next day you leave with our transfer to the starting point of the stage. After a small climb, you come to a point where you turn around one more time to look at El Teide. You see the hardened lava flows and go back in time in your mind. If you walk further you enter one of the most beautiful varied nature reserves in Tenerife that you can only reach on foot. Descending further and further to Vilaflor, you slowly reach the tree line again and walk to the accommodation. Vilaflor is the highest village in Spain, at 1400 meters.
Distance: 18 km
Elevation: +495 up / – 1156 down
6| Downhill
The last day of this GR131 has arrived. From Vilaflor you walk downhill towards Arona. We wind our way down between the pine trees. The journey is completed! Our transfer will drop you off in El Medano where a lovely hotel awaits you.
Distance: 20 km
Elevation: +668 up / – 1391 down
7| Rest Day in El Medano
8| End of this beautiful walking trip
A transfer will take you to the airport. If you want to stay longer, we can arrange that for you.
If you want to do this excursion, you will have the free day in El Médano and you will spend 2 nights at the top of El Teide.
El Teide is located in the National Park. It is the highest mountain in Spain with the recent measurement of 3715 meters above sea level. It is a stratovolcano measuring almost 7000 meters from the base (seabed). It is the 3rd highest volcano in the world after Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both located in Hawaii.
PARADOR NACIONAL-PICO VIEJO TEIDE €185.00 P.P. WITH PRIVATE GUIDE
TOP 3715 meters cable car return
Explanation of excursion:
We go up on foot from the parking lot of the hotel “Parador Nacional” to the Pico Viejo volcano crater and to the top of Teide. We stay at the summit for about 30 minutes and then descend on foot to the mountain station of the cable car at 3555 m, and descend to the base station at 2356 m.
* (in case you cannot use it, the descent will be done on foot, which requires about 3-4 hours of descent).
■ Kilometers: Total approx. 12 kilometers.
■ Height difference: total approx. 1450 m.
■ Height: 3715 m. max. and 2348 meters. min.
■ Timetable: total 7 – 8 hours approximately. (including descent with cable car).
We will study the weather conditions in advance to make sure the cable car is working before the descent.
**Time depends on your pace, as well as the terrain conditions and weather on that day.
**If the cable car is not operating due to weather conditions, we will descend on foot, which may cost us an additional 4 hours and a descent of approximately 1200 meters, so we must be prepared for that. Make sure you have enough food and water.
MONTAÑA BLANCA TO PICO TEIDE €145.00 P.P. WITH PRIVATE GUIDE
Ascent Teide via Montaña Blanca + descent with cable car.
Explanation of excursion:
We will make a climb on foot from the parking lot at the foot of Montaña Blanca. We climb to the top and descend on foot to the mountain station of the cable car at 3555 m, and then descend to the base station at 2356 m.
* (in case you cannot use it, the descent will be done on foot, which requires approximately 3-4 hours of descent).
■ Kilometers: total approx. 10.5 kilometers.
■ Altitude meters: Total 1600m approx. (+1400m ascent; -200m descent)
■ Height: 3715 m. max. and 2348 meters. min.
■ Timetable: * Total 5 – 6 hours approximately. / including cable car
We will study the weather conditions in advance to make sure the cable car is working before the descent.
**Time depends on your pace, as well as the terrain conditions and weather on that day.
**If the cable car is not operating due to weather conditions, we will descend on foot, which can cost us an additional 4 hours and a descent of approximately 1200 meters, so we must be prepared for that. Make sure you have enough food and water.
MONTAÑA BLANCA TO PICO TEIDE WALKING BACK €145.00 P.P. WITH PRIVATE GUIDE
We will make a climb on foot from the parking lot at the foot of Montaña Blanca. We climb to the top and descend on foot to the Montaña Blanca parking lot.
Explanation of excursion:
■ Kilometers: Total approx. 18.5 kilometers.
■ Elevation difference: total 1331 elevation meters.
■ Height: 3715 m. max. and 2348 meters. min.
■ Timetable: * Total 7 – 8 hours approximately.
**(It depends on your pace and that of the group, as well as the terrain conditions and weather on the day).
Minimal requirements:
This is a high-level hiking activity not only because of the incline, but also because of the…
height at which we will walk.
You must be in good health and physical condition (regular physical activity), allowing you to perform the activity comfortably, as it is estimated that a total of approximately 7 hours of activity is required.
HIKING TO GUAJARA TOP WITH PRIVATE GUIDE € 99.00 P.P.
2718 meters.
The best view of Teide National Park, Alto de Guajara. The perfect place to see the volcano Teide, Spain’s highest mountain, and observe the pure air of Tenerife. Location of the world’s first high mountain astronomical observation.
Hiking to Alto de Guajara
One of the legends of the National Park is Guajara, a Guanche princess who, after losing her darling Tinguaro in the Battle of Aguere, rose to the top and, after a long wandering, threw herself into the void of the walls of Guajara.
The walk leads to 2700 meters above sea level and offers what is considered by many people the best viewpoint for seeing Spain’s highest mountain, Teide.
Explanation of excursion:
The trail continues south until a marked trail is found that climbs the Alto de Guajara mountain. At the summit it is possible to see the remains of the various astronomical observatories placed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the first astronomical observatory on high mountains created by Piazzl Smyth. He demonstrates Isaac Newton’s theories on the benefits of observation from great heights. Therefore, this place is perfect for watching the dark sky at night.
■ Kilometers: Total approx. 12 kilometers.
■ Height difference: Total 760m.
■ Height: 2718 m. max.
■ Timetable: * Total approx. 4.30 hours.
CABLE CAR AT SUNSET ON THE TEIDE (FROM €60.00 P.P.) WITH GUIDE
Imagine yourself on the Cable Car on its way to an altitude of 3555 m when it is closed to the general public. Make this dream come true with the Teide Sunset Cable Car activity, where you can experience the thrill of flying over craters and lava rivers just before the sun sets on Spain’s highest point. You will also feel truly privileged with the Cable Car at sunset.
overview of highlights…
Take the Cable Car to an altitude of 3555 meters outside regular opening hours
Be amazed by the spectacle of the shadow of Mount Teide casting itself over the sea.
Admire Tenerife’s beautiful sunset from the Pico Viejo Viewpoint hiking trail, with the islands of La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro on the horizon.
Complete the Cable Car at sunset with an astronomical observation.
inclusive…
Ticket for the ascent and descent with the Teide Cable Car (max. 90 people)
Access to the Pico Viejo Viewpoint hiking trail
exclusive…
Transport
Astronomical observation
Accompanying guide
Access for people with physical or motor disabilities
CLIMB EL TEIDE WITH THE CABLE CAR TICKETS (FROM 22.50 P.P.)
Enjoy the fastest way to get up to Mount Teide with Cable Car tickets. When you step out of the cabin of the Cable Car you stand at an altitude of 3555 m and you can choose from several options to enjoy the impressive landscape of the largest National Park in the Canary Islands. Choose the La Rambleta Viewpoint to enjoy the view over the Siete Cañadas and the Ucanca Valley. So you can imagine how big the ancient volcano, better known as Cañadas, was from 150,000 years ago when El Teide did not yet exist. The Las Cañadas cirque unfolds in front of you, with Montaña Guajara as its highest point. They are the remains of a larger volcano that collapsed under its own weight and moved towards the north coast in just a few minutes.
With this option you can take the cable car up and down yourself.
If you want a private guide with this option, who will tell you everything about this area, there is an additional charge of €150.00 in total.
Inclusive
- Travel duration: 8 days
- Comfortable accommodations with breakfast
- Return airport transfer
- Transfers during the walking tour
- Luggage transport!
- Self-guided hike with GPX and script
- 24/7 support
- Travel guarantee STO Garant
Exclusive
- There and back journey
- All meals other than breakfast
- Booking costs
- Single supplement
- Sunset on El Teide (Optional)
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Mountain sports insurance recommended
- By cable car to El Teide (Optional)
Optional
- Extra 2 nights in Parador + Expedition to El teide
Please contact us for the different options, iff you want to do the Expedition to the top of El Teide
Our special accommodations
Distance
85 km
Difficultly
Medium/Hard
Up
2920 m.
Down
2250 m.
🥾 Conquer the Canary Islands, Collect Unique Pins! 🏅
Trek the GR131 Camino Naturales and collect a special Canary Hiking pin for each completed island – each in a unique color to symbolize your achievement!
Group trip? Receive your colorful pin at the end of the tour.
Solo adventurer? Collect stamps on your card at each milestone and we will send your pin!
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