Long day of hiking/scrambling. Beatiful to see the sun rise in morning. Almost alone, most people took the lift up. But we walked up and took the lift down, and bus back to southern part of the island.
jck - Oct 25, 2021 12:52 am Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2021
Normal
Went along normal route via Altavista refugee. Started from parking place around 2 p.m., summited about 6 p.m. Descended in 2,5 h back to the car.
fubar7500 - Aug 27, 2020 9:35 am Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2019
From beach to Spains highest point in a couple of hours
Climbed Teide with my girlfriend. We drove from Adeje in the morning and summited around noon. A great day with great views of the surrounding islands.
bobbyfm - Jun 27, 2019 6:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2019
Montaña Blanca route
After a night at Altavista refuge we reached the peak just in time to see the sunrise.
Jurgen - Aug 5, 2016 9:07 am Date Climbed: Feb 9, 2016
Normal Route
Started at the parking and hiked all the way to the summit. Nice hike with beautiful views. Descended with the cable car.
Route Climbed: Normal Route from Rifugio Altavista Date Climbed: november 2015
Nice experience. By the time the first load of tourists was dropped by the cable car, we were already gone. Descent over Pico Viejo.
cheetah262 - Mar 29, 2015 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2015
Amazing day
I started at KM 40.3 , up and back down in the day. I started at sunrise and the colors were incredible. Coming back down it was interesting to see the contrast in colors of the same terrain. All in all, it was an amazing hike and the weather was perfect. At the summit it was so clear (and no wind!!) I had views on the 4 other islands, just beautiful!
alpinbeta - Sep 2, 2014 4:29 pm Date Climbed: May 13, 2005
Normal Route
Windy day!
bruno baschung - Jun 7, 2014 8:03 am Date Climbed: May 10, 2014
normal route from montana blanca
I spent the night in the refuge (very confortable and very clean, very good service there as well). Still some snow on the mountain but not on the trail. sleepi_ng at the refuge make it simplier to arrive early on the top.
The cable car attracts many people to climb the peak (with permits) but in case of winds, it doesnt' work, so if working next day, the situation can turn to be a bit messy with people having permits from previous days trying to climb the last 150 m , though this should normally not be a problem. The basic rule is simple, if you climb the last 150m before 9 am or after 5 pm no permit is required. If planing to climb between 9 am and 5 pm, then you need a permit. Since the refuge is very high (3260m) one should normally if leaving early arrive before 9 am at 3550m where the final climb starts, but if you want yo be more secure you can also book a permit before say for 9 am - 11 am or 11 am - 1 pm. (You can get a coffee at refuge from a machine).
If starting from Montana blanca you can for sure save time and preserve your knees using the cable car for a quick trip going down but then need to walk (carefully) on the road to access parking from where you start (or hitchhike). Be careful when walking on the road.
It can be tricky to park you car at Montana blanca trail head since parking space is quite limited, but you should normally be able to manage it.
Bruno Baschung
damgaard - Mar 22, 2014 4:09 am Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2014
2nd try, succes
Started from Roques de Garcia and went up via Pico Veijo. They had opened the trail to the summit of Teide the day before, so this time I could also climb the final steps to the summit. Reached it in short of 4 hours. Superb views to all of Tenerife and I could even see to Hierro 140 km away! Both trails leading down from the Rambletta were officially closed, so I took the cable car down.
damgaard - Mar 22, 2014 4:05 am Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2014
crap
Hiked up from the Montana Blanca parking lot. There were still some patches of snow, so I missed the trail to M. Blanca. Views were great and Gran Canaria easily visible. The hike went well until I after 3 hours reached the entry for the final climb at the Rambletta. I had a permit, but the guards wouldn't lot my ascent due to "ice and snow". I could see the Whole route. There were only minor sections with a Little snow. That pissed me off. It is ok that they don't let people in flip flops and shorts ascend, but prepared hikers should be allowed. Both paths leadingn Down were officially closed (included the one I cam eup by), so I was forced to the cable car Down.
Gangolf Haub - Jan 18, 2014 5:12 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2014
What a way to start the year!
Third attempt at Spains highest mountain, first time with permit. We did the tour from Parador Nacional along the road to the Teide trailhead, up the normal route, down to Pico Viejo and back to Parador. 12h, 26km, 1700m elevation. The premit wasn't checked since it was New Years Day and the cable-car didn't run.
How better can you start a year?
Kundrt - May 19, 2013 1:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2011
Los Regatones Negros, descent: normal
It was part of my 6 days trekking at Tenerife (carrying 9 litres of water), I chose trail 23 Los Regatones Negros. Half an hour after start I couldn't find where the trail continue and it started to be difficult ascent on VERY loose lava stones. I had to find place to sleep there too. After getting to 3500 m I was just dissapointed by crowds and had to wait until the last cable car left so I could go to the peak without permit. Nice views! Descent by normal route was really quick.
nanunanu - Apr 1, 2013 8:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 1999
With Bike.
Cycled from plateau and carried the bike up with me.Cycled around the canyons and forest too.Great day.
sorenmp - Jan 2, 2013 5:12 pm Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2012
Montaña Blanca - Pico Teide
Up'n'down in 5 hours. Beautiful and hot day.
cornyb87 - Oct 28, 2012 3:49 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2012
did it
From the Parking Montaña Blanca to the Refugio and next morning from there to the top. Went there with 29 other people from the university in Gran Canaria. We saw the most amasing sunrise ever!! :)
yane - Jan 18, 2024 12:50 am Date Climbed: Dec 5, 2023
Montana Blanca routeNice time to climb it
Nashty6 - Aug 11, 2022 4:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 29, 1997
Hot Hot Hot!Long hot slog, not my favourite route.
kleberr - Jul 5, 2022 3:48 pm Date Climbed: Feb 14, 1991
First volcano ascentEasy hike with some snow/ice just below the summit. Had to run down to catch the last bus...
NurseMartin - Dec 1, 2021 10:12 am
SunriseLong day of hiking/scrambling. Beatiful to see the sun rise in morning. Almost alone, most people took the lift up. But we walked up and took the lift down, and bus back to southern part of the island.
jck - Oct 25, 2021 12:52 am Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2021
NormalWent along normal route via Altavista refugee. Started from parking place around 2 p.m., summited about 6 p.m. Descended in 2,5 h back to the car.
fubar7500 - Aug 27, 2020 9:35 am Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2019
Via Pico ViejoLong day on Teide
thomasalbrechtsen - Feb 14, 2020 7:04 am
From beach to Spains highest point in a couple of hoursClimbed Teide with my girlfriend. We drove from Adeje in the morning and summited around noon. A great day with great views of the surrounding islands.
bobbyfm - Jun 27, 2019 6:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2019
Montaña Blanca routeAfter a night at Altavista refuge we reached the peak just in time to see the sunrise.
Jurgen - Aug 5, 2016 9:07 am Date Climbed: Feb 9, 2016
Normal RouteStarted at the parking and hiked all the way to the summit. Nice hike with beautiful views. Descended with the cable car.
il.rocciatore - Nov 17, 2015 4:33 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Route from Rifugio Altavista Date Climbed: november 2015Nice experience. By the time the first load of tourists was dropped by the cable car, we were already gone. Descent over Pico Viejo.
cheetah262 - Mar 29, 2015 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2015
Amazing dayI started at KM 40.3 , up and back down in the day. I started at sunrise and the colors were incredible. Coming back down it was interesting to see the contrast in colors of the same terrain. All in all, it was an amazing hike and the weather was perfect. At the summit it was so clear (and no wind!!) I had views on the 4 other islands, just beautiful!
alpinbeta - Sep 2, 2014 4:29 pm Date Climbed: May 13, 2005
Normal RouteWindy day!
bruno baschung - Jun 7, 2014 8:03 am Date Climbed: May 10, 2014
normal route from montana blancaI spent the night in the refuge (very confortable and very clean, very good service there as well). Still some snow on the mountain but not on the trail. sleepi_ng at the refuge make it simplier to arrive early on the top.
The cable car attracts many people to climb the peak (with permits) but in case of winds, it doesnt' work, so if working next day, the situation can turn to be a bit messy with people having permits from previous days trying to climb the last 150 m , though this should normally not be a problem. The basic rule is simple, if you climb the last 150m before 9 am or after 5 pm no permit is required. If planing to climb between 9 am and 5 pm, then you need a permit. Since the refuge is very high (3260m) one should normally if leaving early arrive before 9 am at 3550m where the final climb starts, but if you want yo be more secure you can also book a permit before say for 9 am - 11 am or 11 am - 1 pm. (You can get a coffee at refuge from a machine).
If starting from Montana blanca you can for sure save time and preserve your knees using the cable car for a quick trip going down but then need to walk (carefully) on the road to access parking from where you start (or hitchhike). Be careful when walking on the road.
It can be tricky to park you car at Montana blanca trail head since parking space is quite limited, but you should normally be able to manage it.
Bruno Baschung
damgaard - Mar 22, 2014 4:09 am Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2014
2nd try, succesStarted from Roques de Garcia and went up via Pico Veijo. They had opened the trail to the summit of Teide the day before, so this time I could also climb the final steps to the summit. Reached it in short of 4 hours. Superb views to all of Tenerife and I could even see to Hierro 140 km away! Both trails leading down from the Rambletta were officially closed, so I took the cable car down.
damgaard - Mar 22, 2014 4:05 am Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2014
crapHiked up from the Montana Blanca parking lot. There were still some patches of snow, so I missed the trail to M. Blanca. Views were great and Gran Canaria easily visible. The hike went well until I after 3 hours reached the entry for the final climb at the Rambletta. I had a permit, but the guards wouldn't lot my ascent due to "ice and snow". I could see the Whole route. There were only minor sections with a Little snow. That pissed me off. It is ok that they don't let people in flip flops and shorts ascend, but prepared hikers should be allowed. Both paths leadingn Down were officially closed (included the one I cam eup by), so I was forced to the cable car Down.
Gangolf Haub - Jan 18, 2014 5:12 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2014
What a way to start the year!Third attempt at Spains highest mountain, first time with permit. We did the tour from Parador Nacional along the road to the Teide trailhead, up the normal route, down to Pico Viejo and back to Parador. 12h, 26km, 1700m elevation. The premit wasn't checked since it was New Years Day and the cable-car didn't run.
How better can you start a year?
Kundrt - May 19, 2013 1:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2011
Los Regatones Negros, descent: normalIt was part of my 6 days trekking at Tenerife (carrying 9 litres of water), I chose trail 23 Los Regatones Negros. Half an hour after start I couldn't find where the trail continue and it started to be difficult ascent on VERY loose lava stones. I had to find place to sleep there too. After getting to 3500 m I was just dissapointed by crowds and had to wait until the last cable car left so I could go to the peak without permit. Nice views! Descent by normal route was really quick.
nanunanu - Apr 1, 2013 8:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 1999
With Bike.Cycled from plateau and carried the bike up with me.Cycled around the canyons and forest too.Great day.
sorenmp - Jan 2, 2013 5:12 pm Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2012
Montaña Blanca - Pico TeideUp'n'down in 5 hours. Beautiful and hot day.
cornyb87 - Oct 28, 2012 3:49 pm Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2012
did itFrom the Parking Montaña Blanca to the Refugio and next morning from there to the top. Went there with 29 other people from the university in Gran Canaria. We saw the most amasing sunrise ever!! :)