Teide (3715 m a.s.l.) - Vrcholovka.cz

About peak Teide

Španělsko

Logged on Vrcholovka 75x in total. Vrchol Teide was added here by Jan Šafařík and info was completed by Honza, Pája, Jan Šafařík a Martin Matějka.

Teide is part of challenge: Highest Geographical Points of Europe

A volcano with active fumaroles, the highest mountain of Tenerife, the Canary Islands, Macaronesia, and Spain! Ascent is only possible with a permit, which can be obtained for free on the Ministry of Ecology's website (only 50 permits per day, often booked months in advance). A permit is required for both the ascent from the upper cable car station and for a full ascent, e.g., from the parking lot below Montaña Blanca. The second option is a paid ascent with a local guide - they can arrange a permit even if the public permits are already taken. The third option is a very early or very late ascent "illegally" - the ranger checking permits arrives on the first morning cable car (i.e., at 9 AM) and departs on the last cable car down (time depends on the time of year). A good option used to be staying overnight at the Refugio Altavista hut about 500 meters below the summit and making a morning ascent to the top, but the hut has been closed since COVID and may remain closed forever.

Chalet/accommodation: There is no chalet on the peak.
Stroller access: Peak is not stroller accessible.
Views: There are views from the peak.
Cable car: The cable car ends about 200 meters below the summit
Equipment: No special equipment is required for this summit.
Accessibility: You need to apply for a permit online in advance and come with the appropriate document. Or come at night.