SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE 14th Jan (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Cabildo of Tenerife will reopen the trails number 9 Teide-Pico Viejo, number 12 Mirador de Pico Viejo, number 23 Regatones Negros, and number 28 Chafarí this Wednesday, following enhancements to safety measures.
However, the prohibition on using trail number 7 Montaña Blanca-Pico Teide, trail number 10 Telesforo Bravo, and trail number 11 Mirador de La Fortaleza remains in effect due to risks posed by the presence of ice and snow.
Consequently, trail number 9 Teide-Pico Viejo along the TF-38 road will be accessible to the public, specifically in the section connecting this trail with trails 38 (Cuevas Negras) and 12 (Mirador de Pico Viejo) that had been previously closed, in addition to trails 12, 23, and 28.
Conversely, access to the following trails or segments is still prohibited: trail number 7 Montaña Blanca-Pico Teide, between the summit of Montaña Blanca and the junction of trails 7 and 11, Mirador de La Fortaleza; trail number 10 Telesforo Bravo; and trail number 11 Mirador de La Fortaleza.
The restriction will not apply to federated mountaineers who possess the essential winter equipment (technical apparel, crampons, and ice axes) and who also present a competence certification issued by the relevant federations, which must be shown to the control staff, as noted by the Cabildo.
Additionally, they will need to be registered on the Tenerife ON app or website.
Moreover, this will not impact legally recognised active tourism companies operating in Teide National Park that employ guides with the required qualifications (mid-mountain sports technician or higher, or equivalent professional certification) to navigate snowy terrains, possessing the mandatory basic winter gear (technical clothing, crampons, and ice axes).
They too must be registered on the Tenerife ON app or website.
