With the help of the cable car and along a walk lasting approximately one hour, you will set out on a journey through the last thousand years of this volcano’s history. The upper station of the cable car is on Teide’s penultimate crater, La Rambleta, with a diameter much larger than the current crater. But 1,000 years ago, the volcano roared again, raising its height to 3,718 meters. The current Pico del Teide was then formed. This eruption was also responsible for the black lava flows that spill down its slopes.

You arrive at the crater, and the feeling of being immersed in a Martian landscape becomes even more intense. At your feet, you will contemplate the island of Tenerife and, on the horizon, almost close enough to touch with your hand, the islands of Gran Canaria, El Hierro, La Gomera, and La Palma. The smell of sulfur that envelops everything and the heat given off by the fumaroles will make you think that Guayota, the evil one, who, according to the ancient Guanches, inhabited this place, is still hiding in some volcanic cave… But they say he is submerged in a deep sleep! RESTRICTIONS:
-The use of appropriate footwear is mandatory. That is, it is essential to wear mountain or sports shoes, closed and with a gripping, non-slip sole. For safety reasons, the ascent by cable car is expressly prohibited with shoes such as heels, wedges, platforms, water shoes, smooth soles, or open footwear.
- Children under 6 years old, pregnant women, or people with cardiovascular problems are not allowed on this hiking activity to ascend to the peak of Teide by Cable Car due to health risks caused by the altitude.
- Hiking ascent to the Peak by Cable Car is not recommended for people with reduced mobility or injuries.
- If you have health problems, you must consult your doctor before starting the excursion.
- The ascent by Cable Car is also not permitted for people with physical or motor functional diversity since, due to the technical conditions of the National Park, it is not possible to guarantee their safe evacuation within the time required by current regulations.
- To access the peak trail, it is mandatory to wear closed mountain footwear. If you do not have this type of footwear, entry to the trail will be denied.
- It is important to note that in the event that the facilities stop operating due to unexpected technical reasons, people located at the upper station would have to descend on foot through steep mountain trails.
- Animals are not allowed, except for guide and therapy dogs.
- Suitcases or large bags are not allowed.
- In the event that the trails are closed due to the presence of ice or snow, access is permitted accompanied by your guide exclusively if you have the mandatory equipment: technical clothing, crampons, and ice axes. If you do not have them, they can be purchased at the official store of the Teide Cable Car Visitor Center.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Park and the neighboring Canary Islands