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Teno to Mount Teide: Trekking Through Western Tenerife
The Teno to Mount Teide Challenging trek is an 8-day trekking holiday of approximately 85 kilometres through western and central Tenerife. The route starts in Santiago del Teide and takes you through the rugged landscapes of Teno, the volcanic fields around Chinyero and the mountain forests before reaching the high-altitude plains of Teide National Park.
The trek begins in Santiago del Teide with a circular hike towards the famous mountain village of Masca. The route then continues through the volcanic landscape around Chinyero, where the 1909 eruption is still clearly visible in the terrain.
The landscape changes continuously during the following stages. You hike through pine and laurel forests, along old mountain paths and across volcanic terrain. As you gain altitude, the vegetation gradually disappears and you reach the open highlands of the Teide area. Here you walk through a striking landscape of lava, volcanic rock formations and wide mountain plains.
After the high-altitude section, you descend through mountain forests towards Vilaflor and eventually Arona. Along the way, the landscape changes once again and views towards the south of Tenerife gradually open up.
What makes this trek so special?
✅ Teno to Mount Teide: discover western Tenerife and hike from the Teno region into the high-altitude volcanic landscape.
✅ Masca: hike from Santiago del Teide to one of Tenerife’s most famous mountain villages.
✅ Chinyero: explore the young volcanic landscape around Chinyero volcano.
✅ Changing landscapes: hike through laurel and pine forests, across lava fields and into the open highlands above the tree line.
✅ Teide National Park: finish your trek in the impressive landscape surrounding the highest mountain in Spain.
✅ Small-scale accommodation: stay in carefully selected accommodations that suit the character of the route.
Hiking level
This trek is suitable for experienced hikers with a good level of fitness. You hike approximately 17 kilometres per day on average, with significant elevation changes along the route.
The combination of longer distances, substantial climbs and descents and hiking at high altitude makes this a challenging trekking holiday. Experience with mountain hiking and a good level of endurance are recommended.
Included in this hiking holiday
✓ 8-day individual trekking holiday
✓ Overnight stays in carefully selected small-scale accommodations
✓ Luggage transfer between accommodations
✓ All necessary passenger transfers during the hiking holiday
✓ Detailed Canary-Hiking travel information and practical itinerary
✓ Access to the Canary-Hiking Travel App with daily programmes, routes, GPX files and accommodation information
✓ 1 month of free use of the Komoot app from the start of your trip
- Start in the spectacular Teno National Park
- Walk along the impressive Chinyero Volcano
- Start at the iconic Cañadas del Teide
- Varied landscapes: forests, volcanic plateaus, laurel woods
- 85 km in 5 days, for adventurous hikers
- Stay in charming, small-scale mountain hotels
- Discover unique places you would never see otherwise
1 | Arrival Tenerife
Transfer from the airport to your first accommodation in Santiago del Teide, where we stay for two nights.
2 |Circular Hike Masca/Teno
You take a circular hike from Santiago del Teide towards Masca and Teno. The route is approximately 13 kilometers long with 390 meters of ascent and descent, making it ideal for a gentle start. Along the way, you walk through a varied mountain landscape with views of the characteristic peaks of the Teno Mountains. The trail alternates between open sections with wide vistas and more secluded paths, allowing you to fully enjoy the peace of nature. After a diverse hike, you return to Santiago del Teide.
Distance: 12.7 km
Elevation: +390 m / –390 m
3 | Santiago del Teide – Los Partidos
The hike from Santiago del Teide to Los Partidos is a beautiful journey through Tenerife’s interior, passing hills, pine forests, and ancient volcanic landscapes. A highlight of this route is the area around the Chinyero volcano, site of Tenerife’s last volcanic eruption in 1909. The walk ends in the quiet village of Los Partidos, where you can stay in a traditional Canarian setting.
Distance: 14,4 km
Elevation: +500 m / –260 m
4 | Los Partidos – Los Narices Parking
Today you hike from Los Partidos to the junction at Los Narices. The trail passes through a varied landscape: first open fields and Canarian pine forests, then paths with old lava flows and volcanic terrain. As you gain height, the scenery gradually changes from rural hills to clearly volcanic landscapes, with continuous views of Teide. After the hike, you are picked up and transferred to Vilaflor, where you stay for the next two nights.
Optional: You can spend one or two nights at the Parador to go to the summit of El Teide with or without a guide. In this case, the free day in Los Cristianos is replaced. Ask about the possibilities and indicate this option in your booking request.
Distance: 17 km
Elevation: +950 m / –40 m
5 | Parking Teide Guajara-Vilaflor
Today’s hike takes you from the Parador to Vilaflor. The route passes along the flank of Guajara and then descends southwards. Along the way, you walk through the unique area of Paisaje Lunar, where the volcanic terrain has formed striking shapes. The trail alternates between open stretches with wide views and sections through pine forest, providing a varied hiking experience. The route ends in the mountain village of Vilaflor.
Distance: 17 km
Elevation: +340 m / –1070 m
6 | Downhill to Arona
Today you hike from Vilaflor to Arona. The route is mostly downhill, passing through Canarian pine forests and open terrain. Along the way, you enjoy frequent views of the south coast and later the impressive Barranco del Infiernoravine. The final section follows quiet paths into the village of Arona, where the day concludes. After completing the hike, a transfer takes you to Los Cristianos.
Distance: 17,5 km
Elevation: +350 m / –1140 m
7 | Free Day
Relax on the beach or stroll through the shopping streets… the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace.
8 | End of the Hike
A transfer takes you to the airport. If you want to extend your stay, we can arrange this for you.
If you want to do this excursion, you will have the free day in the middle of the trip.
This expedition can be reserved from 2 persons!
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
- Whatsapp support
- Travel guarantee STO Garant
- Acces to our travel app
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.
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