Permit to climb to sumit of Mt Teide

[38capriman]

I have read on various forums that it is now possible to apply on line for a permit to climb from the cable car top point to the sumit of Teide rather than have to apply in person on the island.

Is this correct?

Does anybody know what the website is where I can apply on-line for the permit?

Thank you

[coolcreen]

Hope the following helps:
Obtaining your summit permit
Summit permits (free) are obtainable in person from :-


ICONA
Office P. N. de Teide,
Calle Emillio Calzadilla 5
38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Phone 922 29 01 29 or 922 29 01 83
Opening hours (Monday to Friday except public holidays) 9 am to 2 pm


You can now also obtain this permit by fax or Email minimum 8 days in
advance.

Fax 922244788

Email teide@oapn.mma.es

For further info phone 922290129

[Stephen]

I have read on various forums that it is now possible to apply on line for a permit to climb from the cable car top point to the sumit of Teide rather than have to apply in person on the island.

Is this correct?

Does anybody know what the website is where I can apply on-line for the permit?

Thank you

Hope this can help

Summit permits (free) are obtainable in person from :-
ICONA
Office P. N. de Teide,
Calle Emillio Calzadilla 5
38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone 922 29 01 29 or 922 29 01 83
Opening hours (Monday to Friday except public holidays) 9 am to 2 pm

You can now also obtain this permit by fax or Email minimum 8 days in
advance. Fax 922244788 Email teide@oapn.mma.es
For further info phone 922290129
Park in the underground carpark by the Plaza España (plarth-ah esp-an-ya)(an impressive pedestrianised square with the town hall on one side) on the seafront. Calle Emillio Calzadilla (ky-ay em-ey-e-oh kalth-ah-de-ah) runs at right angles to the coast road to the east of the Plaza España. The office is on the fourth floor of number 5 (press entryphone and enter). English usually spoken. If office has moved enquire at the town hall nearby.
You must present your passports here AND on the mountain. You will also need a photocopy of the "leaders" passport which is easier to obtain before you arrive.
You will be allocated two days on which to make an ascent (and must specify a summit slot of two hours (allow 5 hours for climb). Only one ascent on one of the two days may be made, but you may of course abort an ascent at any time before the summit checkpoint. Late/early arrivals at the summit checkpoint will be treated sympathetically at the discretion of the ranger. Maximum party size 10.

[38capriman]

Than you both for your reply.

Bluemoonsteve. In your reply it says You will be allocated two days on which to make an ascent (and must specify a summit slot of two hours (allow 5 hours for climb).

Is this assuming it takes 5 hours to climb from the top cablecar stop point to the summit?

Years ago when everybody was allowed to climb to the summit I did the climb and do not remember it taking 5 hours. Not even 5 hours both ways.

Thank you in advance for your reply

Paul

[Cyberhiker]

The climb takes around 3-4 hours each way depending on how fit you are and how the altitude affects each individual. The last section from the cable-car station to the summit is only around half an hour.

[38capriman]

If I use the cablecar to go up Mt Teide (assuming I have obtained a permit beforehand) is it possible/allowed to walk from the top cablecar point to the summit?

Where is the summit pass checkpoint?

Thank you in advance for your help.

[coolcreen]

Cable car bottom station 2300 metres above sea level

Cable car top station 3530 metres above sea level (must show your permit here before proceeding to the summit)

Height of Summit 3700 metres above sea level

The actual climb from the cable car top station to the summit is 163 metres (or approximately 500 feet in the old money). Not a very big climb, but oxygen levels are about 60% of what is available at sea level

[38capriman]

Does anybody know, if I apply for a permit to climb to the sumit of Teide on-line do I still have to collect the permit in person or is it emailed to me?