Description
The Montaña Guajara bivouac area is located on one of the main peaks of the Teide National Park, on the upper slopes of Montaña Guajara, next to the ruins of the historic Guajara Observatory, a former scientific shelter used by Jean Mascart in 1910 to observe Halley’s Comet. It is not recommended to use the old ruins as a shelter, as they are in poor condition and lack maintenance, and for safety reasons, you should keep your distance from the wall.
It is located at an altitude of over 2,500 metres, which means that the weather conditions are extreme (cold, wind, high levels of sunshine, etc.), changeable (temperatures can vary by more than 20°C from day to night) and in many cases unpredictable, so suitable equipment is required.
Bivouacking on Pico Viejo involves sleeping or resting during the night in the open air, with or without the use of shelter – sleeping bag or bivvy bag – or with the resources that occur naturally in the environment, without altering it in any way, which means tents or similar are forbidden.
Tips
- Enjoy the local plant life and wildlife; it is okay to be curious but always from a distance and without causing harm.
- Respect natural and cultural values by following the instructions and restrictions given by the Park staff and the authorities, and by following the signs.
- Keep the environment clean and do not litter or discard cigarette butts.
