Walking Holidays in Tenerife
The Peaks of Las Cañadas- Walking in Tenerife (4 Nights)
Itinerary & Activities
Day #0 - Arrival
We arrive at the hotel and settle in. Over a freshly prepared dinner, your group leader explains the week ahead and outlines the options available to the group.
Meals: Dinner
Day #1 – Sombrero de Chasna (2,405m)
On day one we tackle our first major peak. The Sombrero de Chasna overlooks the town of Vilaflor and dominates the views of the Las Cañadas Ridge. From the summit we enjoy spectacular views of Vilaflor and the south coast of Tenerife. We press on towards the back of the Las Cañadas Ridge and take in views of Mount Teide and the stunning scenary of the National Park. We return to the Las Lajas Barbeque Area for a late lunch in the pine forests.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #2 – Guajara (2,715m)
Guajara is a highest peak on the Las Cañadas Ridge and an ascent can be taxing due to the high altitude. Our steady climb to the expansive summit allows us unrivalled views of views of Mount Teide, the Las Cañadas National Park and the south-east coast. Our descent is via an old goat-herder trails leads us into a remote mountain pass, we follow a wild track down the valley and back towards Vilaflor.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #3 – Teide Trek (Leg 1: To the Ice Cave)
We begin our ascent of Mount Teide mid morning, starting at the base of the neighbouring Montaña Blanca (2,748m). A short 20 minute diversion allows us to conquer this peak before continuing our assault on Mount Teide. Our objective for the first leg is the Ice Cave. High on the slopes of Teide, this cave boasts frozen icycles throughout the year.
(Leg 2: The Summit and beyond)
After exploring the ice cave we press on to the summit from where we can take in spectacular views of Tenerife and the neighbouring islands. Time permitting we can continue to the neighbouring summit of Pico Viejo (3,135m) before making our descent back to the base of the mountain for transport back to the hotel where dinner and a hot shower awaits.
Meals: Lunch, Full Board: Lunch & Dinner
Day #4 - Departure
After breakfast we check out of the hotel and make our onward travel connections.
Meals: Breakfast
Booking Information
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