A loop of the Pic du Guajara

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In the Teide National Park, this hike takes you up to a superb summit which offers splendid views of Teide on one side, and the south coast of Tenerife on the other.
The route is very well marked, with signs at every crossroads. It's virtually impossible to get lost.
⚠️Please note the hunting season in the Park. See Practical Information. Updated October 21, 2022.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 623 m
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    Descent: - 627 m
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    Highest point: 2,707 m
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    Lowest point: 2,128 m
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Teide Park
Start of the trail to the Guajara peak
View of Teide Park
View of Teide National Park

Description of the walk

Start: Start from the parking lot below the restaurant, next to an information hut.

(S/E) Take path no. 4 until you reach a dirt track (PR®-TF-86).

(1) Cross the track and continue straight ahead (information sign) on trail no. 31. Climb up to the ridge.

(2) At the junction with trail no. 15, leave trail no. 31 and turn left onto trail no. 15. This rises on the side of the Guajara, then passes between two cliffs to reach the plateau. Continue on a gentler slope to the next junction.

(3) Climb to the left and reach the summit of Pic du Guajara.

(4) After enjoying the superb 360° view of Teide National Park, return to the previous junction.

(3) Continue left along trail no. 15 and reach a fork in the road.

(5) To bypass the Guajara to the east, follow trail no. 15 to the left and continue along the flank until you reach a small pass and a junction with trail no. 5.

(6) Leave trail no. 15 and turn left onto no. 5, which descends towards the Teide enclosure. Join a track (trail no. 4).

(7) Continue along this track until you reach the junction with the path you have already taken.

(1) Turn right onto path no. 4 and follow the opposite route to the parking lot (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 2,145 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.69 - alt. 2,131 m - Intersection S-4 and S-31
  3. 2 : km 1.94 - alt. 2,409 m - Intersection S-31 and S-15.
  4. 3 : km 3.38 - alt. 2,678 m - Path to the summit
  5. 4 : km 3.59 - alt. 2,670 m - Summit
  6. 5 : km 5.04 - alt. 2,397 m - Turn left to go around the Guajara
  7. 6 : km 5.51 - alt. 2,376 m - Intersection S-15, S-8 and S-5
  8. 7 : km 6.56 - alt. 2,185 m - Intersection S-5 and S-4
  9. S/E : km 10.13 - alt. 2,145 m - Car park

Notes

Start: Start from the parking lot below the restaurant, next to an information hut.

⚠️Important: restricted access to a few hikes in the Park.
Teide Park is closed to most hikes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, until 2pm on the south side of the park and until 5pm on the north side. We were there on Monday October 17. Signs forbid access. Hunting for mouflons was generally open throughout October, and at the end of June/beginning of July.

This itinerary is an update of the hike, written by trotnatu, which takes a path that is forbidden by the national park.

Gears: We were quite hot at the start of the hike (in a T-shirt at 13°C with no wind). However, during the hike, we were accompanied by a very cold (not to say icy) wind. A windbreaker is a must, at least at the summit, if you don't want to end up freezing.

At the summit, you'll find some kind of stone enclosures to protect you from the wind and keep you warm when you eat.

Note: It took us 1 h 20 to go up and 1 h 45 to come down. We consider ourselves good walkers. A group we met at the start of the hike took 2 h to go up.
Count on 4 h or even 4 h 30 without a break, depending on your physical condition.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Samoildos
Samoildos

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did the circular hike in reverse so we could tackle the steep section on the way up, as the snow was partially frozen in places. There was quite a lot of snow, so it was tough going, but we were truly treated to some stunning views from numerous vantage points and a wide variety of landscapes. A truly magnificent hike.

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alain92400
alain92400

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It wasn’t too busy, as we set off early, and we can’t recommend doing the same highly enough, as the car park fills up quickly.
Otherwise, it’s an easy and superb walk.

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Dom et Vero
Dom et Vero

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with no particular difficulties. Beautiful scenery, and at the end, it feels like you're in Arizona. Of course, you should arrive by 9am at the latest, as the car park fills up quickly. The descent is relatively gentle.

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Coco73
Coco73

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a magnificent view of Mount Teide. Be careful, even in April, don't arrive late as the car park fills up very quickly. We arrived at 9am and there was room, but only just! Lots of signs, impossible to get lost on the way. Beautiful view from the top of the Guajara.

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HACKENHEIMER
HACKENHEIMER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

THE hike not to be missed in the Teide massif. Magnificent scenery and cultural highlights at the summit. Make sure you do the circuit in this direction.

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fred09300
fred09300

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A few problems finding a parking space according to the departure time and a bit of a crowd around the car parks as there are several walking routes available here.
A very nice walk with beautiful views and no major difficulties.
Be careful on the north-facing slopes, as there may still be snow on some parts of the path, which can be slippery.

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Tonique
Tonique

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One of our favourite walks on Tenerife. Beautiful scenery and views of Mount Teide.

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Stephonex
Stephonex

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent walk started at 09:00 in the morning with a temperature of 2 degrees. No wind. Ent so very pleasant. As soon as we passed the north side, we were warmly welcomed by the sun.
Allow 1:30 for the ascent and the descent.
descent.

Very different landscapes throughout the hike, with superb views of the volcano.

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Spitfou
Spitfou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The reward at the top: extraordinary views of the Teide peak and the Las Cañadas caldera.

Setting off early in the morning means you can do part of the climb in the shade.
It's easy to follow the route using the app.

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Dominique rêve rando
Dominique rêve rando

We did this walk a few days ago.
It's easy to get to the parador car park by car. But it's better to arrive early for two reasons: later in the day there are no parking spaces and later in the day the heat can be a real inconvenience.
The route is very well signposted and easy to follow, with no technical difficulties. The scenery is varied and magnificent. We loved it! And it's easier than going up to Teide via Montana Blanca or Pico Viejo. The main difficulty with Teide is the altitude, and you shouldn't attempt it in July/August. It's too hot.

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Laurent M.
Laurent M.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb walk with a lovely view of the Teide (but not only!).
Very well signposted, impossible to get lost.
Best done early in the morning to avoid the heat.

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Dominique rêve rando
Dominique rêve rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting hike, with majestic and varied landscapes. We climbed Guajara on 28 July, but to avoid the heat we started walking at 7am and did the whole climb in the shade. As we gained altitude, we gradually came into view of the other islands in the archipelago: la Palma, la Gomera, el Hiero and Gran Canaria. When you reach the summit, the view of the Teide peak is truly breathtaking, and of great beauty.

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Frankeinstein
Frankeinstein

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Quite a physical hike, but a must! Magnificent scenery! Be careful, not much shade on the trail. Done in 4h30 with photo breaks

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Souhaly
Souhaly

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent walk. I find it more beautiful to see Teide from this viewpoint than from the cable car.
Not much shade, so bring a hat and water. Beware of high-altitude hiking conditions, which can affect your physical condition.

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Popaul54
Popaul54

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great scenery and route

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