24. Portillo Alto

Technical information

  • Start: Portillo Alto Hamlet
  • Finish: Roque del Peral
  • Approval status: Not officially approved
  • Degree of difficulty: Low
  • Type of trail: Linear
  • Distance: 1.5 km (12.89 ft)
  • Duration: 35 mins.
  • Highest altitude: 2,127 m (12.89 ft)
  • Lowest altitude: 2,069 m (12.89 ft)
  • Elevation gain: 27.7 m (12.89 ft)
  • Elevation loss: 84.2 m (12.89 ft)
  • Links to other trails:
  • Protected Nature Areas:
  • Authorisation required: No

Trail description

This short trail joins the Hamlet of Portillo Alto to La Fortaleza Trail 1, not far from the rock formation of Roque del Peral. Before that, the trail also crosses Montaña de Los Tomillos Trail 6 on its way up to Montaña Blanca and El Teide. Along the way, there are fabulous panoramic views over the northern part of Teide National Park.

Hypsometry

Altimetría 24. Portillo Alto 

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: 24. Portillo Alto

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  1. Make sure you always have somebody else to walk with, stick to the marked footpaths and respect the way of life, privacy and property of the local inhabitants.
  2. If you keep your noise levels down, you will discover just how much life there is all around you.
  3. Take any rubbish with you, even organic waste. This will help preserve the beauty of the scenery and prevent the proliferation of rodents in the area. Take special care with cigarette butts.
  4. Picking up plants, animals or other items from the environment may entail the loss of irreplaceable resources.
  5. The people who take care of these Protected Nature Areas would be very grateful if you let them know about any incidents you may have noticed on your walk. To do so, contact the Environmental Department of the Island Council of Tenerife:

    Área de Medio Ambiente del Cabildo Insular de Tenerife

     

  6. Remember that the Island's environment is as unique as it is unpredictable. It must be enjoyed responsibly and sensibly. Take special care in natural areas and don't forget that accidents can happen at any time.
  7. Pay attention to signs.
  8. Check the weather forecast to make sure the conditions are suitable.
  9. Wear suitable clothing and footwear for hiking and always pack your mobile phone, sunscreen, a hat, a coat, a waterproof, enough food and plenty of water in your backpack.
  10. Let your family and/or friends know which route you will be taking and bear in mind how many daylight hours you will need to complete it.

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