Mount Teide Ascent by Cable Car
Mount Teide Ascent by Cable Car
- Climb to the summit of Spain, the Pico del Teide (3.715m).
- With cable car to walk the shortest and easiest route possible.
- Access permit to the Pico del Teide included
- Our guide will make your hike safer and more enriching.
Destination:
Tenerife
Privacy:
In a Group
Activity:
Hiking
Guided:
Guided
Transport:
Optional Transport
Difficulty:
Medium
Duración excursión:
3 hours
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Tenerife
In a Group
Hiking
Guided
Medium
3 hours
Optional Transport
Overview
Activity
Hiking
Tour Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Time
According to permit availability
Place
Teide National Park
Island
Tenerife
Level
Medium
Distance
1,3 Km / 0,8 Miles
Hiking Duration
1 hour
Ascent
+170m / +550ft
Descent
-170m / -550ft
Cable Car
Ticket included
Transport
Optional, not included
Description
This tour allows you to climb up to the Peak of Mount Teide (3,715m / 12,190ft) by the shortest and easiest path, only 1,3km / 0,8mi round trip, using the cable car to start the hike from La Rambleta (3,550m / 11,650ft).
Our guide will meet you at the Teide Cable Car base station. You can reach this point by car or by requesting our transport service. We start this excursion taking the cable car to ascend from the main road (2,350m above sea level) until La Rambleta.
The cable car ascends in less than 10 minutes the 1,200 metres / 4,000ft from the lower to the upper station. The magnificent views over Teide Caldera will be complemented by our commentary on the Teide National Park, protected since 1954.
Once at La Rambleta, we head to Telesforo Bravo trail that leads to the summit of Teide. The rangers will check our Peak of Teide Permit, that we will provide for you. Only 200 people a day can access the top of Teide, this allows us to offer an uncrowded, safe and quality visit, and helps to preserve its natural values with our cooperation as visitors. The beauty, conservation and uniqueness of this National Park have also well deserved the protection as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.
The Telesforo Bravo trail, named after a local geologist, zigzags up the steep slope over the lavas of the last eruption of Teide, that took place 1,100 years ago. A short route that requires from you to be fit enough, well equipped and not to suffer from any type of cardiovascular ailment.
During the walk we will make several stops to appreciate the grandiose landscape, catch our breath and discover the formation of Teide and some of the volcano best kept secrets: its sulphur fumaroles, its volcanic activity, the stories of the firsts expeditions, explorers, scientists and writers; a natural beacon for the ships that sail the Atlantic Ocean; considered by European travellers as the highest mountain in the world for a few centuries; and be amazed by the plants and animals that live at this height.
We edge the crater rim and reach the summit of Spain, the Pico del Teide (3,715m / 12,190ft), from where we enjoy 360º panoramic views over the whole island of Tenerife and several neighbouring islands that emerge between the blue of the sea and the sky and the white of the sea of clouds.
Time to immortalise the moment with some photos and enjoy the surroundings before starting our way down to La Rambleta, descend by Teide Cable Car to our vehicle and finish the excursion.
Tickets
Pico Teide Permit: included
We are accredited guides by Teide National Park and have access to Guided Permits to the Peak of Teide. Therefore, we can organize your excursion even when there are no more Non-Guided Permits to the Peak of Teide. Guided Permits are also limited, so contact us as soon as possible to guarantee your excursion.
When you send us your booking request for this excursion, we need from each person the following information to get the Peak of Teide Permit:
Full Name
ID or Passport Number
The day of the excursion you must bring your identity document (ID or Passport) with you. The rangers will check your document together with our permit. If you fail to bring your Identity Document, the rangers may deny you the access.
If there are no more permits for the day you have requested, we will tell you the closests dates available to choose the most convenient for you.
Teide Cable Car return tickets: included
Price and Conditions
Price
120€ per person*
Children (8-13 years old): 60€ per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Childen (3-7 years old): we do not recommend this excursion for them.
Babies (0-2 years old): it is not possible to do this excursion with them.
Places
*Minimum 2 people to confirm the excursion.
Dates
All year round
Services Included
Hiking guide
Teleférico del Teide tickets
Pico del Teide Permit
First Aid Kit
Liability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Taxes
Services Not Included
Transport
Meals
Drinks
Other services not indicated in Included Services
Extras
Transport: 60€ per person
If you want us to pick you up from your accommodation and take you back. You won't have to drive, you can rest in our vehicle on the way up and on the way down. In addition, we are official guides and you will be able to enjoy our interpretations and commentaries of the places we pass through. You can add this service to your booking.
Adaptations
Functional Diversity
If you have any functional diversity that requires special attention from us. We ask you to tell us your case in order to analyse if it is compatible with the characteristics of the excursion and offer you the necessary service for your enjoyment. You can contact us in advance to analyse your case or add this service when you make your booking by filling in the comments box.
Customise the Excursion
If this tour appeals to you, but you would like to adapt or personalise it in some way. You can contact us in advance to discuss your case or add this service to your booking by filling in the comments box.
Confirmation in 3 steps
Fill in the form to make your reservation Booking Form.
We will let you know the availability.
Make the payment to confirm the excursion.
Meeting Point
When you make your booking we will tell you the time and meeting point, either at your accommodation, if you have chosen the transport option with us, or at the starting point of the excursion. We will also let you know who your guide will be and our contact details for any queries you may have.
Cancellation
If you wish to cancel the tour for any reason:
Up to 24 hours before the excursion: 100% refund of the excursion.
Last 24 hours before the excursion: No refund of the excursion.
Teide Cable Car or Peak of Teide Trail Closure
If Teide cable car closes the day of your excursion (usually due to strong winds or bad weather, it is announced between 08:00 and 09:00h on the same day, when the operators run the daily security tests) or the trail that leads to the top of Mount Teide close the day of your excursion (usually due to ice or snow in winter), we will contact you and let you know about the possibilities. Generally, we can offer:
Change of date under the same conditions.
Do an alternative guided walk of similar duration (2-3 hours) in Teide National Park and proceed with cable car ticket reimbursement.
In case the Teide cable car or the trail to access the peak of Teide closes on the day of your excursion, we will offer an alternative trail in Teide National Park. Take into consideration that:
ONLY THE CABLE CAR TICKET WILL BE REFUND. THE REST WILL NOT BE REFUND.
Health & Safety
Our guide will always be attentive to your well-being and will act at all times to ensure that you enjoy the experience in health and safety.
Principles
In order for you to feel confident and at ease during your excursion, we apply 3 principles:
Knowledge of the environment and risk prevention.
First aid training for our guides.
Equipment and technology.
Terms and conditions
For this excursion it is necessary to have:
Habit of walking with demanding ascents, hiking or other sporting activities.
Good general health, without cardiorespiratory or other problems incompatible with the activity.
Sufficient physical preparation to walk on uneven terrain, in the mountains, exceeding an altitude of 3,500m.
Difficulty
Medium
In order to define the general difficulty of the activity (being aware that it may differ for each person according to their particular conditions), we have established 10 parameters and a risk scale with 5 levels. In addition, we indicate what actions we take to prevent these risks and give you some tips and recommendations that can help us to prevent them.
Risk Scale:
1. Nil / 2. Low / 3. Medium / 4. High / 5. Very High
Effort: medium
The hike takes place between 3,550 and 3,715 metres above sea level. Although the route is short, it is a steep climb with a steep gradient.
Prevention: Our guide will set a slow and steady rhythm that everyone can follow.
Fatigue: medium
The lower presence of oxygen at this altitude leads to greater difficulty breathing and recovering from exercise. However, the distance and duration of the excursion are not long.
Prevention: Our guide will make frequent stops along the way to catch your breath before continuing.
Vertigo: medium
Two moments could be challenging for people with a very high sensitivity to vertigo: starting the descent from the Pico del Teide, since the ramps are quite steep; and inside the cable car, in case of approaching the crystals.
Prevention: For people with light vertigo, stand in the center of the cable car surrounded by other people. In case of great sensitivity to vertigo, we recommend not using the cable car and instead opting for the ascent on foot, or not doing this activity.
Claustrophobia: low
It could only happen in the cable car, but it has windows on the outside on its 4 sides, so you can see the landscape and there is a feeling of open space.
Prevention: Stand next to the windows and doors of the cable car. In case of great sensitivity, avoid the cable car and choose the walking tour.
Altitude Sickness: medium
Can include dizziness, headache and nausea when walking in high mountains.
Prevention: Drive to the Teide National Park slowly and smoothly, making some stops along the way to acclimatize to the altitude. We will walk slowly, avoiding rushing and overexertion. We will be taking breaks to explain the landscapes, allowing our bodies to acclimatize little by little to high altitudes. We will drink and eat in small amounts regularly to maintain the hydration and energy necessary to carry out the activity. In severe case, we will stop ascending and descend immediately.
Falls: medium
The terrain is irregular, stony and unstable. During the ascent and with a slow pace the risk of falls is reduced. However, you should be very careful on the descent, as it is quite steep and a fall on this volcanic and stony terrain will surely require a first aid.
Prevention: We recommend using walking sticks for better stability. Keep your attention on the road as you move forward and stop when you want to take a photo, eat, put some clothes on, look at your mobile, etc. Take extreme precautions especially on the descent from Pico del Teide to the cable car. Our guide carries a first aid kit to provide first aid if needed.
Hot: medium
Sun exposure is permanent throughout the excursion and throughout the year. There is no shade and there are usually no clouds to block the sun. The environment is dry and humidity conditions are low.
Prevention: It is necessary to use high sun protection for the skin, especially for the face and lips, a cap or hat, sunglasses with high ultraviolet protection. We recommend light-colored clothing in the summer months. It is possible to wear short or long-sleeved clothing according to your preferences. Bring plenty of water and optionally some isotonic drink.
Cold: medio
Depending on the weather conditions of the day, temperatures can be low, especially early in the morning and as you ascend. In winter it is possible to find snow and ice on the trail.
Prevention: Wear several warm layers and, depending on the conditions in winter, we recommend gloves and a winter hat. Whatever is not necessary can be left in the vehicle before starting the excursion.
Rain: nulo
It is extrymly rare that it rains during the hike. In case of rain, we do not usually carry out the activity.
Prevention: If the weather conditions are bad, we will notify you in advance. Normally with rain the visibility is not good and we prefer to change the day of the excursion or cancel it.
Wind: medium
Some days there can be moderate to strong wind, especially on the Pico del Teide. The presence of wind can increase the thermal sensation of cold or dehydration due to lack of humidity in the environment. If it was very windy, the Cable Car would be closed and we would not be able to carry out the activity.
Prevention: We recommend taking a good windbreaker jacket and some extra coat. It is important to protect the neck and ears from wind as well as having a sun hat or a cap with good support to the head that does not blow away and still protects you from the sun. If the Cable Car closes due to wind, we will notify you to modify the day of the activity or cancel the excursion.
Restrictions
NOT ALLOWED to make this excursion to the following people:
People without sufficient physical preparation
People with health problems that are incompatible with heavy physical effort or high altitude mountain climbing
Pregnant women
Children under 3 years old
Recommendations
NOT RECOMMENDED to make this excursion to the following people:
People who may suffer from claustrophobia or vertigo using a cable car
Not recommended for children under 8 years old
Get Ready
What do you need to bring?
ID or Passport: ESSENTIAL to access the Telesforo Bravo trail to reach the Peak of Teide.
Hiking shoes: Good grip sole.
Clothes: According to the weather and season. Take always enough warm clothes. If some clothes are not needed, you can always leave them in the vehicule.
Sun protection: Sun cream, lipstick, cap or hat and sun glasses. Optional hand cream.
Water: We recommend at least 1 litre of water per person.
Food: Te recomendamos que lleves contigo algo dulce y algo salado por si necesitas comer algo durante la excursión. Te dejamos algunas sugerencias: bocadillo, frutos secos, gofio, chocolate, barritas energéticas o fruta. En las instalaciones de la base del Teleférico podrás encontrar una cafetería donde poder comer o comprar algo.
Tissues
Personal pharmacy and other health products.
Photo and Video camera
Mobile phone
Walking poles/sticks: Optional
How do I dress in summer time?
Trousers and/or shorts
Light jacket
Windbreaker
Optional, according to weather, gloves and wool hat
How do I dress in winter time?
Trousers
Thermal T-shirt
Fleece
Windbreaker
Thick hiking socks
Gloves
Wool hat
Neck protector (neck warmer, neckerchief, scarf or similar)
Ears protector (headband, ear warmers, earmuffs or similar)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We take care of the permit for the Peak of Teide for you. To request the Permit it is important that you provide the necessary information of all the participants when making reservation (name, surname and ID or Passport).
Each person must bring their personal identification document on the excursion day. Access to the Peak of Teide is regulated to preserve this highly fragile place, also for security reasons and to offer a quality experience avoiding crowds. Therefore, only 200 permits are issued for each day.
The permit is free and valid for 2 hours. Depending on te availability, we will book the time slot that best suits our excursion, normally from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
No, we do not recommend it. The high demand for the Teide Mount means that there are usually no tickets left on the day of the excursion, even several days before the activity. In addition, it is required to make the reservation online and doing it on the last day can generate great uncertainty. We advise you to make the reservation in advance and leave the process in our hands to receive the best assistance, coordination and service guarantee.
No. The Permit reservation and the Cable Car reservation are two different reservations and one does not give the right to use the other. We will be happy to organize it for you and take care of all the details so that you can focus on enjoying the activity.
The official guides who have accreditation from the Teide National Park, like us, have Guided Permits. Every day there is a limited number of permits for accredited guides and their clients. To use these permits, the guide must accompany the group, so it is not possible to send clients alone. You can take advantage of this opportunity and climb up to the Peak of Teide with us. We take care of the organization and the safety and we add value to this beatiful hike by sharing our knowledge of the unique place that Teide is.
Yes. Our job is to organize and make possible your excursion with what you lack and guide you to the Peak safely. Tell us what you have reserved and what you need, or let us advise you.
If you have the Cable Car ticket and you need the Permit and a Guide, count on us.
If you have the Permit, but need a Guide and the Cable Car, we will take care of it.
If you have the Cable Car ticket and the Permit, but you would like to have a Guide, here we are.
Yes. If you are going to walk up the Teide, simply tell us what day and at what time and we will meet you at the access control of La Rambleta with the Permit to access the Peak of Teide.
It is not necessary to use the Cable Car to go up and down. If you want to only go up by Cable Car and go down on foot or vice versa, it is also possible. We will help you organize it and guide you if you want.
No. It is not possible to change your permit but, if the cable car opens the next day, there would be a possibility to use the permit without changing it.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions
Reviews
Nikolett C. (Mount Teide Ascent by Cable Car, 10/10/2022)
We went to the top of the Teide and to the Barranco de Masca with them. Both guides were well-informed and could answer all of our questions about the nature and the culture as well. They were not too much and not too little, just perfectly enough.
If you are interested to Tenerife, it is absolutely worth to go with them to at least one hike, as you can get to know so much information from them, which you can't find easily on the internet.
Filip M. (Mount Teide Ascent by Cable Car, 08/08/2022)
Thank you for the professional guidance and very passionate explanation during the mount of El Teide Miguel! Thank you Javier for the very smooth communication! Great experience.
Camille R. (Mount Teide Ascent by Cable Car, 23/01/2022)
Nous avons effectué l’ascension du Teide avec Javier.
Celui ci nous a appris beaucoup de choses, il est très sympathique et il a su s’adapter à notre rythme pour la montée. Nous le recommandons à 100% !!