Montana Blanca to summit of Teide

Possibly the easiest way of ascending the summit of Teide on foot without resource to artificial aids! (cable car). Stupendous mountain scenery reminding us of the power of nature.

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The grade of this walk is VS/C, which means
VS – Very Strenuous: More than 800 metres ascent and/or more than 20km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
C – More than half the route on rough ground.

Nearest town	Vilaflor
Directions to start	From Los Cristianos take the TF28, TF51 and finally TF21 all sign posted to “Teide”. Pass the car park for the cable car and continue a few kilometers to the Montan Blanca car park on the LHS. Places are limited.
Start point (Lat/Long)	28.259516, -16.603262 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	11.00
Ascent (metres)	1480
Walking time (hours)	5.50
Total time (hours)	7.00
Recommendations or Restrictions	An extremely demanding walk with the possibility of altitude sickness.