10. Access to the crater at the peak of El Teide. Telesforo Bravo Trail
Technical information
- Start: La Rambleta
- Finish: El Teide Peak
- Approval status: Not officially approved
- Degree of difficulty: Intermediate
- Type of trail: Linear
- Distance: 0.6 km (12.89 ft)
- Duration: 40 mins.
- Highest altitude: 3,718 m (12.89 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 3,550 m (12.89 ft)
- Elevation gain: 170 m (12.89 ft)
- Elevation loss: 2.77 m (12.89 ft)
- Links to other trails:
- Protected Nature Areas:
- Authorisation required: Yes
- Where to get authorisation: Online booking centre
Trail description
In the interest of your safety and the preservation of the area, restrictive measures have been put in place to prevent people from accessing the Peak (at 3,718 m - 12,198 ft) from La Rambleta (3,550 m - 11,647 ft) without permission. The trail, which goes from La Rambleta to the summit of El Teide, is in good condition, so the main difficulty lies in its steep slopes, which can reach gradients of up to 60%, and in its high altitude, starting at 3,550 m (11,647 ft). You will have to walk calmly and it is advisable to stop regularly to catch your breath. Once at the top, when the sky is not too cloudy, you will be rewarded with absolutely breathtaking views of Tenerife and the neighbouring islands. The name of the trail is dedicated to Telesforo Bravo, a distinguished Canarian geologist who is considered by many the father of volcanology in the Canary Islands. Near the crater, you will see fumaroles emitting smoke as a reminder that the volcano is still alive.
Hypsometry
For your own safety, don't forget to check the condition of the trail.
The competent authority will be responsible for informing you if the trail is not recommendable in the wake of adverse weather conditions, as well as if the trail or part of it is closed, etc.
- Competent authority: Teide National Park
- About the competent authority: 10. Access to the crater at the peak of El Teide. Telesforo Bravo Trail
In case of an emergency, call 112.
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