Accessing the Mount Teide summit when all 200 permits per day are already booked

I'm going on a trip to the Canary Islands and would not like to miss accessing the Mount Teide summit, but:

Access to the summit itself is restricted; a free permit is required to climb the last 200 m (660 ft). Numbers are normally restricted to 200 per day.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teide

Reservations can be done on the Teide National Park web site. Problem is, it shows no vacancies left at that time. Without any hope, I have emailed the park to let me know of last-minute cancellations.

Are you aware of any other way to access the summit without permit?

Best Answer

You can also book a tour with an accredited tour guide.

For example here : https://www.volcanoteide.com/en/activities/hiking

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How do I access Teide?

In order to have access to the top of Mount Teide you need a permit, which can be obtained online ahead of time from the Reservas de Parques Nacionales website. The permit to climb to the peak of Teide is FREE, so there is no cost to be paid, but you need to register online, choose a date and time and fill in a form.

Can you climb Mount Teide without a permit?

Is it possible to climb Mount Teide without permission or not? Although officially you can only climb to the top of Mount Teide with a special permit. Only 200 people can reach the summit per day. The entrance permit is free, but usually it can only be booked a few months in advance.

Can you drive to top of Teide?

If you're looking for another option, you can drive up Mount Teide by car. While you won't be able to reach the peak by driving, you can go to the foot of the volcano, where the cable car station is located. The parking lot in this area is free, so be sure to park there to avoid any violations or related problems.

How long does it take to walk down Mount Teide?

It takes around 4 to 5 hours to the summit, depending on how you react to the altitude. Last May when I did it, it took me five hours to the top and as I said earlier, 2.5 hours down, exactly half the time! There is also a slideshow of photos taken en-route, you need to double click on it to open in full screen.

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