Trails in the Teide National Park

 THE NETWORK OF TRAILS

There is an extensive network of trails in the Teide National Park, providing access to some interesting spots. Bearing in mind criteria of safety, comfort, familiarity with the terrain and enjoyment of visitors, the Park administration recommends that people take the following guided trail tours and non-guided routes. There are other trails as well, but these are too dangerous and too long to make them advisable for most people.

Guided trails for the general public

The National Park´s interpretation service offers the following guided tours free of charge. You need to book in advance with the National Park Office (Tfno: 922 922 371  )

From	To	Time
Centro de Visitantes(El Portillo)	Siete Cañadas	4 to 5 hrs
	Roque del Peral	2 hrs
	La Fortaleza	3 1/2 hrs
	Arenas Negras	2 hrs
	Risco Verde	3 hrs
	Jardín del Centro de Visitantes	30 a 45 min
La Ruleta	Roques de García	2 1/2 hrs

Self-guided tours

 Certain routes in the National Park are suitable for visitors to do the routes on their own. These include the following ones:

From	To	Time
Montaña Blanca	Centro de Visitantes	2 hrs (4 Km.)
Montaña Majúa	Parador Nacional	2 hrs (6 Km.)
Centro de Visitantes	Parador Nacional (Siete Cañadas)	4 to 5 hrs (16 Km.)
Jardín del Centro de Visitantes		30 to 45 min. (1 Km.)

Path to the peak of Teide

The most commonly used starting point is the base of Montaña Blanca, at 2,100 m. above sea level. The path to the Altavista refuge starts about 4 km along the trail, just before reaching the peak of Montaña Blanca.

Altavista Refuge is a unique place to stay in the world. It is located in the heart of Teide National Park, at a height of 3,260m.
Altavista del Teide Refuge consists of two buildings and is equipped with a first-aid room, dining room and kitchen. It has three dormitories with a total capacity for 54 people.  The rooms are heated and beds are fully equipped with sheets and warm quilts, so you don't have to bring a sleeping bag. It has toilets and washbasins, without showers.
The Refuge sells hot drinks, soft drinks and water and it is also possible to heat up food.
The original refuge was built in 1892 and Tenerife Island Council (Cabildo Insular) took over its running in 1950. It was completely renovated in 2007.
The maximum stay is ONE NIGHT ONLY; visitors are given their bedding when they arrive and they can heat up food and drinks in the kitchen.
It is open all year round, only closing in very bad weather.

Reservations online: Refugio de Altavista