GUNUNG · Spanyol (Tenerife, Kepulauan Canary)

Teide

Pico del Teide / El Teide

Information

Elevation: 3.715 m
Country: Spanyol (Tenerife, Kepulauan Canary) (ES)
Location / Range: Teide National Park, Tenerife — Canary Islands
Mountain type: Active stratovolcano atop a basaltic shield (volcanic)
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 28.2726, -16.6436
Difficulty: Strenuous for the summit section (steep rocky climbing at altitudes above 3,500 m, altitude effects); much easier if taking the cable car and then the short trail to the crater
Best Season: April–October (more stable weather); winter can be snowy and freezing at the summit. Night climbs are popular for catching the sunrise
Permits & Rules: A FREE permit is mandatory for the final 200 m of the Telesforo Bravo trail (PNT 10) to the summit — book well in advance; since 2026 there is a fee for PNT 10 and the Montaña Blanca approach trail (PNT 7). Staying at Refugio Altavista requires a separate reservation
Hazards: Altitude effects (AMS), steep rocky and slippery climbs, freezing temperatures and strong winds at the summit, fumaroles/sulfur vapor near the crater, and rapid weather changes

Description

Teide (3,715 m) is the highest point in Spain and the tallest peak in the entire Canary archipelago, rising as an active stratovolcano in the centre of Tenerife. Measured from the ocean floor its total height reaches roughly 7,500 m, ranking it among the tallest volcanoes on Earth. The mountain and its caldera form Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007 and one of the most visited national parks in Europe. Its last eruption was in 1909 from the El Chinyero vent. Most visitors ride the cable car from 2,356 m to the La Rambleta station (3,555 m), then tackle the short but steep Telesforo Bravo trail to the summit — which requires a special permit with a limited daily quota. Hikers wanting to ascend entirely on foot take the classic Montaña Blanca route and often overnight at the Altavista refuge to summit at dawn.

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Routes

Montaña Blanca (PNT 7) + Refugio Altavista

Berat; ± 9 km, beda tinggi ~1.350 m, sebagian besar berjalan kaki penuh

2 hari (umumnya bermalam di Refugio Altavista) atau pendakian malam panjang

The classic on-foot route from the Montaña Blanca car park (~2,350 m), climbing past pumice and lava fields to the Altavista refuge (3,260 m). Many hikers overnight there and summit at dawn via the connection to La Rambleta and the Telesforo Bravo trail. The long ascent and altitude make it suitable only for the fit.

Route Segments

1

Montaña Blanca (parkir)

2.350 mdpl

Awal jalur PNT 7; jalan tanah landai lalu menanjak
2

Refugio Altavista

3.260 mdpl

Satu-satunya shelter di Teide; reservasi wajib untuk menginap
3

Altavista → La Rambleta → Puncak

3.715 mdpl

Summit dini hari lewat sambungan ke Telesforo Bravo (butuh izin PNT 10)

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Telesforo Bravo (PNT 10) dari La Rambleta

Pendek namun curam; butuh izin puncak (kuota harian terbatas)

± 1–2 jam pulang-pergi dari stasiun atas kereta gantung

The final ~200 vertical metres to Teide's summit, starting from the upper cable-car station at La Rambleta (3,555 m). Short but steep and at altitude, with sulphur-steam fumaroles near the crater. The Telesforo Bravo (PNT 10) permit, booked well ahead due to a limited daily quota, is mandatory.

Route Segments

1

La Rambleta (stasiun kereta gantung)

3.555 mdpl

Titik awal jalur Telesforo Bravo; periksa izin & cuaca
2

Telesforo Bravo → Puncak Teide

3.715 mdpl

Tanjakan curam berbatu melewati fumarol menuju kawah puncak

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Climbing Experiences

Climbing Teide (3,715 m) comes in two main styles: riding the cable car to La Rambleta (3,555 m) then taking the short-but-steep Telesforo Bravo trail to the summit (permit required), or walking up entirely via the classic Montaña Blanca route, overnighting at the Altavista refuge to summit before dawn. Many hikers start at night to catch sunrise and the famous triangular Teide shadow cast over a sea of clouds. Trip reports stress booking the summit permit well in advance, being ready for thin air and biting cold at altitude, and carrying warm layers, a headlamp, and enough water.

References

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