Los Regatones Negros Descent: Pico Viejo Saddle to Roques de García: hiking in Spain
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Los Regatones Negros Descent: Pico Viejo Saddle to Roques de García

Distance
5.5 km
Time
1 h 36 min
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

From Degollada de Pico Viejo, the selected path descends Los Regatones Negros towards the northern Roques de García rocks. It brings volcanic Teide close to the ground: solidified lava forms, sharp stone edges and high-mountain shrubs become part of each step. A calm, assured pace matters more than reaching the bottom quickly. Vegetation changes as you descend. The actual Roques de García rocks and their walking-network connection appear towards the end. This version finishes before the roadside area. Agree the upper approach, mandatory booking and subsequent return beforehand: the path does not include a Pico Viejo or Teide summit ascent.

Route status

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

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

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Study varied solidified lava forms on an actual mountain path and descend from the saddle to the northern Roques de García rocks. The volcanic scenery unfolds alongside changing vegetation.
Length
5.5 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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Los Regatones Negros Descent: Pico Viejo Saddle to Roques de García: route photo 6 in Spain

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data This is a serious high-mountain descent with an independent upper approach and mandatory booking. It suits prepared adults. Lower bus arrival does not solve upper logistics. A children’s outing, bicycle or stroller is unsuitable; dog rules and reception are unestablished.

Nearby

Pico Viejo’s summit and crater require independent visits. Teide summit has its own path and separate permission. La Ruleta Viewpoint, the Parador and the remaining Roques de García rocks belong to additional lower exits and outings beyond this selected descent.

Getting there

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Without a car
TITSA routes 342 and 348 provide lower arrival in the Parador del Teide area. No bus at the upper saddle is established: reaching it needs an independent permitted mountain plan. Add the lower walk to a stop separately. Agree the whole day with current services and mandatory path bookings.
By car
Arrange independent driving to the roadside of the complete outing. The upper saddle has no vehicle access; independently plan its approach and lower return. Do not assume a cable-car ticket automatically permits or includes access to this beginning.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Vehicle spaces at the upper beginning or interior lower ending are unestablished. Choose permitted roadside parking for the complete outing, approach and return.

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What to expect

Places
Degollada de Pico Viejo Saddle the upper Pico Viejo connection, also known as Degollada de Chahorra.
Northern Roques de García Rocks the volcanic rocks at the lower ending; independently plan the roadside exit.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Lava sections contain unstable stones and sharp edges; place your feet carefully on the descent. Account for high altitude, wind, cold, sun, snow and ice. Do not continue when feeling unwell or when the path is closed. Los Regatones Negros requires advance Tenerife ON booking and current conditions; the chosen regulated upper approach needs its own permission.

How much time to allow

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Time for the route 3–4 hr
With stops | 4–5 hr These are editorial intervals for the selected stony mountain descent. The park’s published four hours refer to the described ascent, not an observed duration for this descent. Calculate upper approach, lower roadside exit and transport separately; agree the complete day with current permissions.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose an open path, stable weather and enough daylight. Summer needs sun protection and water; strong wind remains relevant. Winter snow and ice change training and equipment needs and may close access. Check high-mountain conditions before leaving.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Sturdy closed mountain footwear with good grip.
Warm layers, windproofs, a hat, gloves and sun protection.
Water, food, phone with power reserve, headlamp and first-aid kit.
Confirmed booking, identification and Tenerife ON’s complete current mandatory equipment list for the date and conditions.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

TITSA routes 342 and 348 provide lower arrival in the Parador del Teide area. No bus at the upper saddle is established: reaching it needs an independent permitted mountain plan. Add the lower walk to a stop separately. Agree the whole day with current services and mandatory path bookings

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

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: 5.5 km, hard.

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