Description
This authorised bivouac area is located on the slopes of the most iconic peak of the National Park, on Mount Teide, specifically on the left side of the PNT 07 Montaña Blanca – La Rambleta trail, on its final stretch, for which a prior booking is required.
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 Mount Teide 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.
Booking conditions
Booking conditions:
This authorization is issued pursuant to the Master Plan for Use and Management of Teide National Park (Decree 153/2002 of 24 October) and is subject to environmental regulations and to the following conditions. Failure to comply may constitute an infraction punishable under current legislation:
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This booking, together with the permit to travel on the stratovolcano trails, must be carried either on paper or on a mobile device and shown, along with identification for all authorized persons (original or duly certified copy of ID card or passport), upon request by National Park staff or law-enforcement officers. Their instructions must be followed; failure to do so will result in the permit being voided.
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The validity of the booking is limited to the designated bivouac area, the specific date, and the persons listed in this document. Changes of date or participants are not permitted; in such cases, the permit must be cancelled and a new one obtained.
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Access to the bivouac area is via mountain trails. The following equipment is essential: mountain footwear, warm jacket, long trousers or mountain leggings, water or hydrating liquids, energy foods, and a torch/flashlight.
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The following are prohibited:
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Bivouacking outside the period between 19:00 (or sunset) on the authorized date and 08:00 (or sunrise) the following day.
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Setting up tents, roofs, or similar structures.
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Leaving waste or discharging liquids.
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Emitting amplified sound.
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Uprooting, cutting, or damaging wild flora, as well as collecting its fruits, flowers, or seeds.
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Killing, capturing, injuring, or disturbing wild animals, including their nests, young, larvae, or eggs.
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Altering the environment.
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Collecting, destroying, or altering geological elements.
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Entering with pets, except guide dogs, which must remain leashed and under the direct control of their handler.
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Flying drones.
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Bivouacking outside authorized areas, which are located in restricted-use zones.
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Lighting fires except for food preparation and only by using gas stoves, which must be set on a flat surface free of vegetation and nearby objects.
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Recommendations:
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Use the trails during daylight hours.
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Always walk within the marked path and with company.
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Avoid the activity if you have cardiac, respiratory, or mobility problems.
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Cancel your booking if you are not going to carry out the activity.
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To ensure public safety, this authorization will be revoked if the access trails are closed due to circumstances such as alerts, rockfalls, works, etc.
It is the responsibility of the permit holder to stay informed via the Tenerife ON platform (website/app) or through the Citizen Services Center of the Cabildo de Tenerife (901 501 901 / 922 235 500).
In case of emergencies, call 112.
