OverviewLocated on the west coast of Tenerife, the biggest island of the canaries, the canyon south of Guia de Isora provides some fine crags for all year climbing. The canyon itself has a west-east orientation and the routes are located on the north side, facing south. The dry climate almost always makes it possible to have a sunny climb, it rarely gets cold in winter.
As Tenerife is soley volcanic origin, the rock can be loose sometimes. But most routes are very well secured, and the volcanic rock makes for some interesting climbs. No nuts or camming devices are needed, a helmet is recommended due to loose rock.
There are various sources for topos available, routes range from UIAA 5+ to 9 some multi-pitch. Generally, the easier routes are in the western (outer) part of the canyon while the harder, sometimes longer are in eastern part. More routes seem to get added over the time, as of March 2006 there were at least 10 routes scatterd in the canyon.
Getting ThereThe best way getting there is via car. One could also try the Tenerife bus service and hike up the way throught the small village of Acojeja, but a car is really recommended.
When coming from north, drive via Santiago del Teide and Chio through the small town of Guia de Isora. Drive about 2km more south until you get through a tunnel. Shortly after, turn left and drive up the hills through Acojeja until you hit a barrier, the road up there is very steep, but drivers on the Canaries should be used to that already. At the barrier there is parking space for maximum 4 to 5 cars. There are two to three houses up there, so try to keep the road free.
When coming from south, drive through Adeje up to Guia de Isora on the TF 822. Make sure you drive up to Acojeja at the right spot after passing a tunnel. The road up to Acojeja lies between two tunnels south of Guia de Isora.
At the parking lot you can see the canyon very well, just not the routes. There is no clear way leading to the canyon, just follow the general direction into the canyon in a big 'U' shape and stay below the trees. At the canyon entry there are some small stone fields, aim for them and you should be able to find the much better way which is leading through the canyon flank. Almost immmediatly you will be able to spot routes on the left side.
Red TapeNo fees, nothing.CampingWild camping is not recommended on Tenerife, but it should be no problem getting cheap and good accomodation in the surrounding villages and towns on the coast.External Linkshttp://www.climbing.nl/tenerife/guia.html (netherlands) Images
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