PNT 28 Chafarí

PNT-28

Parque Nacional del Teide

Incident

Trail closed

Trail temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions.

Difficulty: Medium

Description

This trail climbs the slopes of Pico Viejo from the TF-38 road, just over a kilometre from Boca Tauce.

It runs for the most part along the dirt track known as “Los Chircheros”, ascending through a landscape of abundant broom that has colonised the lava flows that descended from the top of Pico Viejo.

At the end of this forest track, you will begin to climb along a path of loose pyroclastic material from the eruption of Las Narices del Teide in 1798.

This part of the trail is arduous, as progress is hampered by the loose rock underfoot and the steepness of the climb.

The trail ends at the top of Las Narices del Teide at an altitude of 2752 m, where you will meet the PNT 09 trail (Teide - Pico Viejo). You can now continue climbing up to La Rambleta (3503 m) or descend to the Las Narices del Teide viewpoint on the TF-38 road.

Tips

Always stay on the marked trail and do not enter private property, hunting grounds, water galleries, wells or caves.
Pay special attention when crossing or walking along trails used by bicycles, horses or motor vehicles and when walking in ravines with water courses.
Avoid direct encounters with potentially dangerous animals, such as livestock, beehives, and dogs.
Proceed with caution and watch for obstacles, loose rocks, uneven terrain or steep slopes to avoid accidents and falls.
Check out our guide to hiking in Tenerife and, if necessary, contact the emergency services by calling 112.

Recommendations and tips

Guides

Teide National Park Leaflet

Guide to the Teide National Park

Teide National Park Audioguide

Permits

From 29th November onwards, the PNT 07 (Montaña Blanca – La Rambleta), PNT 09 (Teide – Pico Viejo – Mirador de las Narices del Teide), PNT 23 (Los Regatones Negros) and PNT 28 (Chafarí) trails will require a mandatory reservation for all individuals. The reservation applies to all four trails and is processed through PNT 07. This permit allows transit on all four trails in either direction, both uphill and downhill.

On the PNT 07 itinerary page, under the "Permits and Availability" section located below the technical details, you can process your reservation.

To make a reservation on Tenerife ON, please follow these steps:

Visit the Tenerife ON website: www.tenerifeon.es.
Registration and validation: Ensure you are registered and logged in with your username and password on the platform.
Access the trail information page: Once logged in, go to the information page for the PNT 07 trail (Montaña Blanca – La Rambleta). From here, you can make reservations for all four reservable trails within Teide National Park through Tenerife ON:
https://www.tenerifeon.es/itinerarios/sendero/pnt-07-montana-blanca-la-rambleta.

More information

Technical information sheet

Route information

Linear

6,60 km

3 h 5 m *

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Altitude gain:756,03 m
Altitude loss:47,13 m
Maximum altitude:2.746,19 m
Minimum altitude:2.034,98 m

Signage

Route code

PNT-28

Signposts and waymarkers with the code of the trail on dark green panels.

Signage

Availability and permits

Individuals

Advance booking required

Companies and entities

Mandatory Authorisation for Legal Entities. Guides and professionals accompanying groups must be accredited by Teide National Park.

Read the booking conditions

Authorisation Conditions

This reservation is valid only for the specific trail, date, and time slot indicated in this booking.
This authorisation must be carried with you, either in paper format or on a mobile device, and presented along with your ID or passport (to verify the identity of the reservation holder) upon request by authorised personnel. Their instructions must be followed at all times.
This trail is of high difficulty and is therefore not suitable for individuals without experience in high-altitude hiking or those with heart, respiratory, or mobility issues.
Mandatory Equipment:
All users, hikers, and mountaineers must be equipped with a minimum set of mandatory gear, including appropriate mountain footwear, warm clothing, a thermal blanket, water, a fully charged mobile phone, and a headlamp or flashlight.
When requested by Cabildo staff or any other authorised personnel, visitors must show this equipment. Without it, access to the trail will not be allowed.
The mandatory equipment has been reviewed and approved by the Civil Guard’s Special Mountain Rescue Intervention Group (GREIM) and the Tenerife Fire and Rescue Consortium.
Please note that this is a high-altitude trail, where sudden temperature changes and altitude sickness due to low oxygen levels are highly likely.
The trail must be completed exclusively on foot, and the marked path must not be left at any time.
This authorisation is valid only for reaching La Rambleta [3,550 metres above sea level] (the upper station of the cable car). It does not include access to the crater, which is subject to a separate permit obtainable at www.reservasparquesnacionales.es.
The use of music devices, loudspeakers, or any sound-amplifying equipment is strictly prohibited.
It is prohibited to litter, dispose of combustible materials, spill pollutants, or start fires.
The collection or damage of plant or animal species, their habitats, or any geological elements of interest is strictly prohibited.
Failure to undertake the activity without cancelling the reservation may result in users being penalised and unable to request new authorisations for a period of three months.
Companies leading groups must provide documentation proving their registration as an Active Tourism business and evidence of up-to-date public liability insurance.
Guides and professionals accompanying groups must hold official accreditation from the Teide National Park.

NOTICE: Reservations can only be made up to 21 days in advance. Dates beyond this limit will appear shaded in grey on the calendar, as the slots are not yet available.
Every Monday at 07:00 (Canary Islands time), slots for the trails over the next two weeks are released. This means reservations can be made up to 21 days after their weekly release.