Teide Cañadas via Guajara Pass to Old Arico Nuevo: hiking in Spain
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Teide Cañadas via Guajara Pass to Old Arico Nuevo

Distance
35.4 km
Estimated moving time
10 h 23 min
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

High Teide cañadas, Guajara Pass and old Arico Nuevo streets reveal different sides of southern Tenerife. The initial roadside branch offers an exterior view of Las Cañadas del Teide Parador. At the actual Degollada de Guajara, the old Chasna way recalls a connection between the island’s opposite sides. Clear weather makes the change from open volcanic uplands to southern slopes especially striking. Lower down, pine sections give way to rural paths and streets. The final part passes historical Arico Nuevo, where the square and Nuestra Señora de la Luz church façade deserve an unhurried pause. Traditional houses make the ending an outing into the island’s rural past. This expanded multi-day version includes branches and connections whose order needs agreeing before departure. Choose individually checked daily stages with permitted links, confirmed nights and a clear transport exit. The coast and Guajara summit are outside the selected programme.

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Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

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Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Experience a change from high mountain scenery through southern pine country to historical village architecture. The actual Guajara saddle and old Arico Nuevo give the journey two distinct goals.
Length
35.4 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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Teide Cañadas via Guajara Pass to Old Arico Nuevo: route photo 4 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 Mountain experience and independently agreed daily stages, connections and nights are needed. Buses serve lower roadside arrival points but do not settle the whole multi-day plan. With a prepared teenager assess each chosen stage; a bicycle or stroller is unsuitable for this mountain version. Dog conditions and reception are unestablished.

Nearby

Alto de Guajara summit, Casa Forestal and El Contador Recreational Area need independently checked approaches. An El Contador night is outside the selected programme without its own reservation. Villa de Arico with San Juan Bautista Church and the Porís de Abona coast are independent visits.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
TITSA publishes routes 342 and 348 to the Parador roadside. Parador del Teide Bus Stop is confirmed by the initial branch; the interior beginning needs a separate approach. Arico el Nuevo stops and service membership of routes 34, 35, 36, 39 and 430 are confirmed near the lower village. Select the direction and current timetable, allowing for the walk from the old centre. Arrange transport between mountain stages and from the pass independently.
By car
Arrange driving to a permitted park roadside or chosen village exit. Continue on foot. Forest roads do not establish unrestricted vehicle access: check restrictions and the meeting place for each actual stage. Beginning in the park and ending in Arico Nuevo require an independent return.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Long-stay vehicle storage for the whole multi-day version is unestablished. Find out where parking is permitted for the selected stage and agree vehicle recovery before travelling.

Электрички туда и обратно

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What to expect

Places
Las Cañadas del Teide Parador an exterior view of the mountain Parador from the initial roadside branch.
Degollada de Guajara Pass the actual saddle of the old Chasna way; Guajara summit is a separate visit.
Arico Nuevo Square the square beside historical village streets in the lower part of the journey.
Nuestra Señora de la Luz Church an exterior view of the church beside the upper square of historical Arico Nuevo.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Some branch sequences and safe links need a separate ground check against a current plan. Do not replace them with shortcuts across slopes or closed sections. Account for steepness, stones, cold at the pass, sun on open uplands and long descents. Check forest passages after rain or fire. Water, energy and daylight reserves must suit the actually selected stage.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 10 h 23 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
A day-by-day plan is not established. First agree permitted connections, branch order, nights and transport exits for this multi-day version. Calculate route time and time with stops for each selected daily stage. The published reference for the ordinary Villa de Arico to Parador walk applies to a different programme and direction; it cannot be transferred to this expanded Arico Nuevo version.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose moderate weather and open mountain and forest passages. The saddle can be cold, snowy or icy even when the lower village is warm; low cloud hides views. Check summer fire restrictions and carry water. Strong wind or rain requires reassessing the actual stage.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Hiking footwear and clothing for mountain cold, wind and rain.
Hat, sun protection, drinking water and food for every stage.
Phone, saved current plan, power reserve, headlamp and first-aid kit.
Confirmed nights and conditions; tents at an official forest site require a separate authorisation.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

TITSA publishes routes 342 and 348 to the Parador roadside. Parador del Teide Bus Stop is confirmed by the initial branch; the interior beginning needs a separate approach. Arico el Nuevo stops and service membership of routes 34, 35, 36, 39 and 430 are confirmed near the lower village. Select the direction and current timetable, allowing for the walk from.

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: 35.4 km, hard.

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