Mount Teide Summit
Also known as: Pico del Teide
Mount Teide - Spain’s highest peak and a giant volcano, over a Martian caldera and the Canary Islands
The route
The line through Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (weather/permit dependent)
Altitude, cold, wind, strong sun; possible winter snow
Open year-round; cold/snow/ice in winter; the summit cone needs a permit. Confirm.
On the trail
Volcanic ash, lava and pumice to a smoking summit crater
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Cable car + permit for the summit; overnight at Altavista for sunrise
Getting there & staying
Montaña Blanca trailhead (or the cable car base), Teide NP
Teide cable car (paid) to near the summit; permit still required for the crater
Refugio de Altavista for a two-day sunrise ascent
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Vilaflor / La Orotava; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
A FREE permit is required to access the final summit crater (book online well ahead); the cable car (paid) reaches near the top but you still need the permit. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Altitude (rapid gain), cold, volcanic terrain
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.