Volcanic landscape in Teide National Park

Hike Tenerife · Teide National Park

HIKE MOUNT TEIDE

Permits and required equipment depend on your trail and the conditions. Check the official access rules, then rent only the gear you need.

High mountain · volcanic terrain

Variable · altitude matters

Access checks on these trails

Rule updated · July 2026

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT FOR AN ASCENT ON FOOT

Rangers may ask you to show the equipment before entry. A reservation alone is not enough when mandatory items are missing.

Official trail and equipment resolution

Most critical accessPNT 10

Telesforo Bravo

La Rambleta → Teide

Advance booking required

The final section from La Rambleta to the 3,715 m summit. It is highly difficult and requires a specific trail reservation, plus authorization for any trails used to reach it on foot.

All other trails in the official table

PNT 07Montaña Blanca – La RambletaMontaña Blanca → La RambletaAdvance booking required

PNT 09Teide – Pico Viejo – Mirador de las Narices del TeideTeide → Pico Viejo → Mirador de las NaricesAdvance booking required

PNT 11Mirador de La FortalezaLa Rambleta → Mirador de La Fortaleza

PNT 12Mirador de Pico ViejoLa Rambleta → Mirador de Pico Viejo

PNT 23Los Regatones NegrosPNT 23 · Regatones NegrosAdvance booking required

PNT 28ChafaríPNT 28 · ChafaríAdvance booking required

Complete equipment table by trail

Stable conditions, without ice or snow · including summer

MandatoryVoluntary

Equipment	PNT 10	PNT 07	PNT 09	PNT 11	PNT 12	PNT 23	PNT 28
Long trousers, worn or carried	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory
Fleece or equivalent warm layer	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory
Mountain boots suitable for volcanic terrain	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory
Mobile phone with sufficient battery	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory	Voluntary	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency thermal blanket	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory	Voluntary	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory
Water or hydrating fluids	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory	Voluntary	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory
Beanie and gloves, especially in winter	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory	Voluntary	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory
Torch or headlamp with spare batteries	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory	Voluntary	Voluntary	Mandatory	Mandatory
Technical thermal or water-resistant shirt	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary
Windbreaker	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary
Hat or cap	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary
Neck gaiter or buff	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary
Sunglasses	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary
Sun protection	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary
Energy food	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary	Voluntary

Ice or snow: additional requirements

In ice or snow, bring crampons compatible with your footwear and the official specifications. An ice axe is mandatory when trail conditions require it and this is announced. Check the current notice: access requires experience, equipment, accident insurance and a declaration of responsibility; equipment does not guarantee an open trail.

Ice axes and crampons: book directly by item or pair.Book equipment

Booking and documents

Carry the booking on paper or digitally with your ID or passport. Trail, date, people and time slot must match.

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Plan your day

Choose the route

Match distance, elevation and altitude to your experience.

Check access

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Prepare for exposure

Carry sun protection, warm layers and enough water.

Leave time

Altitude and changing conditions can slow the pace.

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