Los Valles from Minas de San José Pumice to the Foot of Risco Verde: hiking in Spain
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Los Valles from Minas de San José Pumice to the Foot of Risco Verde

Distance
4.8 km
Time
1 h 25 min
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Easy
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Route description

Los Valles reveals a quieter side of volcanic Teide. The walk begins at Minas de San José’s southern approach, in pale pumice country once used for quarrying. It then leaves the road for the named Los Valles valleys and gradually descends towards the caldera walls. Mountain scrub and evidence of its former use for fuel add a human story to these open spaces. Cañada de Las Pilas appears below Risco Verde at the ending. Here Los Valles joins Siete Cañadas and becomes part of the park’s wider network of interior basins. The finish is away from roadside arrival: choose your continuation or return beforehand, leaving time to pause among pumice and study the caldera walls.

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Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
See Minas de San José’s former pumice-quarry landscape before reaching interior Cañada de Las Pilas. The descent combines changing geological forms with the history of mountain-scrub use.
Length
4.8 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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Los Valles from Minas de San José Pumice to the Foot of Risco Verde: route photo 2 in Spain

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data The lower beginning is near a bus stop, while the ending remains on interior Siete Cañadas: plan the onward exit separately. Children need stamina, sun protection and carried water. Bicycles and strollers are unsuitable for the complete walking version; dog rules and reception are unestablished.

Nearby

El Patriarca tree requires a separate permitted branch beside Minas de San José. Continuing along Siete Cañadas also needs its own plan and timing. Montaña Rajada, Teide’s summit and the ocean shore are not visited on this descent.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Minas de San José bus stop is near the beginning. TITSA publishes route 342 from the island’s southern side and 348 from Puerto de la Cruz; confirm the relevant stop, direction and journey before travelling. There is no bus stop at the Siete Cañadas ending: independently prepare the walking exit to return transport.
By car
Reach the lower beginning from TF-21 beside Minas de San José. Choose a safe approach from arrival to the walking start, accounting for traffic. The ending is on an interior walking path; vehicle collection there is unestablished.
Parking
Mirador de las Minas de San José parking is mapped near the beginning. Check available space and current conditions before travelling. The vehicle remains beside the road, so prepare the return from the interior ending independently.

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What to expect

Places
Minas de San José South Approach the pumice landscape at the walking beginning, associated with former quarrying.
Cañada de Las Pilas below Risco Verde the named valley beside the concluding Siete Cañadas junction.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Open ground requires protection from sun, wind and sudden cold. Watch footwear traction on pumice and rocky descents, and traffic beside the road. Stay on permitted paths when observing scrub or former working sites. Check weather restrictions and temporary park closures before departure; retain water and energy for the continuation beyond Siete Cañadas.

How much time to allow

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Time for the route 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min
With stops | 1 h 45 min–2 h 30 min The park gives 1 h 15 min for the ordinary descent; the wider intervals are editorial allowances for pace and pauses. They cover one direction on Los Valles. Returning to the road or continuing on Siete Cañadas needs additional timing.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose a dry day without strong wind or active restrictions. Spring may reveal flowering mountain scrub, which must remain undisturbed. Summer particularly requires water and sun protection; check snow, ice and road access before winter visits.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Grippy walking footwear, carried water and a snack.
Sun hat, sun protection, warm layer and windproof jacket.
Mapping for the onward exit, charged phone and reserve headlamp.
Personal medicines and a small first-aid kit.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Minas de San José bus stop is near the beginning. TITSA publishes route 342 from the island’s southern side and 348 from Puerto de la Cruz; confirm the relevant stop, direction and journey before travelling. There is no bus stop at the Siete Cañadas ending: independently prepare the walking exit to return transport

Is this route suitable for children?

Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 4.8 km, easy.

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