Our regular routes. National Park 1-4. Teno mountains 5-8. Anaga mountains 9-12. Orotava valley 13-15.
 |
Ascent |
 |
Descent |
1. TELEFERICO-ROCKS OF GARCIA. A returning old favorite, encompassing superb views of Mt. Teide(3718m.) and Mt.Guajara (3420m.) as we walk a broad, level path through the centre of the National Park. We then explore the bizarrely-eroded rocks of Garcia before a drink in the Parador Hotel. 4 Hrs.
▲175m
▼225m
2. MONTANA BLANCA-FORTALEZA. A high-level but easy ascent takes us to an outstanding view of the northern coastline. We then converge on the “Fortress rock” with superb views of the pine forest before an undulating walk to El Portillo. 4.5 hrs.
▲350m
▼380m
3. OBSERVATORY-PIEDRA LA ROSA. This begins as a high level walk at an amazing 7,000ft. above the Orotava vally coastline. After a lunch on Mt. Limon we descend easily into the beautiful Canarian pine forest, finishing at the impressive Rose rock. 4.5 hrs
▲30m.
▼550m.
4. LOS SILOS-EL PALMAR. A typical Canarian climb where the gradient eases as we ascend and the views down to the coast become spectacular. An easy descent takes us to the lovely “valley of the wheat” with views of the teno Alta plateau. 4 hrs
▲650m.
▼650m
5. TENO ALTA PLATEAU. This idyllic high-level plateau enjoys some wonderful views of the North-west coast and La Gomera as we wander past goat farms and small holdings before the easy descent of Mt. Baracan. 4 hrs. NEW!
▲160m.
▼370m
6.AGUAYO-MONUMENTO CHINYERO.From the small town of Aguayo, with its communial wine press and monument to the Pottery Ladies, we climb up past a galleria into the pine forest to the canal and then cross the Chinyero lava stream to finish high above the Santiago valley. 4 Hrs. NEW!.
▲360m
▼360m.
7.ERJOS-MASCA. The visually-stunning ridge walk past Mt. Gala Grande, with outstanding views of the Masca coastline on one side and the El Palmar valley on t'other. A steady descent to Masca to enjoy the prettiest village on the island. 4 Hrs..
▲165m
▼350m.
8A.FINCA GUERRA. A stupendous ridge walk above the Masca gorge with fantastic views both of Masca and the Teno mountains and coastline. Some very short vertigiinous stretches.Drink and cake in Masca.4.5 hrs. SUNDAY SPECIAL. OR
▲350m
▼350m.
8B. MASCA GORGE. The most impressive gorge walk you will ever experience. From the coast we ascend between giant walls of volcanic rock to reach the idyllic village of Masca. An alternative to 8A if we have sufficient numbers. SUNDAY SPECIAL. 4 hrs.
▲600m
▼0m.
9. TABORNO RONDO. From Sthe prettiest village in the Anagas, we walk to Taborno, perched on the visually-stunning ridge of Taborno. We then walk a circular route above the Afur valley with outstanding views along the north coast. 4 hrs.
▲420m
▼350m.
10.PUNTA DEL HIDALGO-LAS CARBONERAS. This is a visullay-stunning climb from the north coast of the Anagas up to “the village of the caves”-Chinemada- with its commanding views of the coast and across the valley to El Batan. An impressive view of the “rock of Taborno” follows. 4.5hrs. SUNDAY SPECIAL.
▲650m
▼150m.
11.BEJIA BOOMERANG REVERSE.A pleasant level walk along this quiet barranco leads up to the ridge above Punta del Hidalgo. We then traverse up into the silva-laurel forest and an impressive viewpoint before a drink at Café Carlos. 4.5 hrs.
▲485m
▼60m.
12. PICO DEL INGLES. This ipressive viewpoint overlooking Santa Cruz harbour is our starting point to descend into a delightful valley, full of flowering plants in the Spring. A swim at the Terracitas golden-sand beach completes the day. 4 hrs.
▲380m
▼40m.
13. AGUAMENSA RONDO. A chance to visit the Environmental Agency centre, a Trout farm and a galleria whilst we walk between the coniferous and laurel forest, with splendid views over the north coast. 4 hrs.
▲80m
▼450m.
14. THE ORGANOS TRAVERSE. This is the classic, high-level route in the Orotava, which crosses the Candaleria trail, en route to the Mount, before a steady descent to Aguamensa. Some very-short, lightly-vertiginous, stretches. 5 hrs. SUNDAY SPECIAL
▲370m ▼550m
15.BARRANCO RUIZ. An old favourite with a coastal walk full of interesting views and a variety of flora before a steady climb up to the Memorial park(now there's a thought) and along the cliff to a delightful Rural hotel and restaurant. 4.25 hrs.
▲360m ▼150m