The Cabildo de Tenerife has streamlined the procedures for accessing the trails of Teide National Park. With snow and ice conditions affecting the mountains, the maximum number of allowed participants has been set at 100 individuals each day, as reported by the island corporation in a press announcement on Saturday.
As such, federated climbers may utilise the trails provided they possess the mandatory basic winter gear (Technical Clothing, Crampons, and Ice Axe) and have submitted a responsible statement while completing the necessary authorisation through the Tenerife On application.
The council notes that previously a capacity certificate from the relevant federations was required, but this requirement has now been replaced by a responsible statement, a modification agreed upon with the representatives of the mountain sports organisations.
Access Control
The Cabildo, in order to “protect the natural environment and manage the influx” of visitors, has implemented a reservation system online via the Tenerife On platform.
This initiative involves the trails: PNT 07 Blanco – Pico Mountain of Teide (section between the summit of Blanco Mountain and the junction with PNT 11: viewpoint of the fortress), path PNT 09 Teide – Pico Viejo (section between the junction of PNT 09 Teide – Pico Viejo – Mirador of the Noses of Teide and PNT 32 23 the black regatones and PNT 28 Chafarí.
The reservation request process is supplemented by an on-site monitoring system, which is responsible for confirming that hikers hold the appropriate authorisation and meet the minimum equipment requirements.
Moreover, users must adhere to the prohibition of ascents due to adverse weather conditions or any other factor that may render paths impractical or unsafe for climbers. Non-compliance with these regulations may result in penalties in accordance with current legislation.
Thus, when ice or snow is present on the designated trails, only those federated individuals who demonstrate the required experience, validated by their responsible declaration and the authorisation processed via the Tenerife On platform, will be permitted access.
Conversely, under normal regulations—when the trails are open to the public—an agreement has been made to allocate a reservation quota of 10% from the total 300 daily spots for Canarian climbers holding a federative licence, which can be requested up to 48 hours in advance.
In any event, these individuals must seek authorisation through the Tenerife On application.
