Teno legends Roque de Tarucho hiking over Masca valley
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7 hours
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Hike through the stunning Teno Mountains
Take in panoramic views of volcanic landscapes and Masca village
Discover a hidden trail with breathtaking mountain scenery
Pause for photos at a unique viewpoint
Escape into the peaceful solitude of pure nature
Challenge your fitness with a rewarding mountain trek
Witness the dramatic crevice dividing Roque de Tarucho
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
High level of fitness
No fear of heights
Hiking shoes!!!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
We'll reach the starting point of our hike in my car within 5 minutes.
Hiking poles
Bottled water
What To Expect
Join me to experience the most unique route in the west of Tenerife. This route was recently discovered by me and will allow you to have unforgettable impressions. We will walk with you through a pine forest to reach the highest point of 1300 meters in the Teno Mountains. At this stage, we will see a variety of landscapes - Mount Teide, the area of the last eruption - the Chinyero volcano, and the well-known road leading to Masca. Next, we head towards Roque de Tarucho, which is clearly visible from many viewpoints. You will be among the first to visit it. The journey there takes 90 minutes and will require some physical effort from you; at times, you'll need to use both hands. At the summit of Roque de Tarucho, a stunning view will unfold before you, overlooking the Masca Gorge, neighboring islands, and the ocean. We will return via a different trail through a neighboring gorge. On this section, we won't encounter any people; only the goats will curiously observe us. All of this can be seen by completing just an 8 km circular route with an elevation gain of 450 meters.
Options
Hiking above Masca. Group Tour
Tropical woods: explore Tenerife's diverse mountains and ancient laurel forests
Small-group tour: max 6 participants
Duration: 5 hours
Distance 7 km: Total elevation 220 meters
this 4.5-hour hike is less physically demanding, manageable even in sneakers
Beginer-friendly trail: Hike through an ancient laurel forest, a rare ecological treasure. Views of the Volcano Teide framed by lush pine forest.
Teno legends Roque de Tarucho
Duration: 7 hours: Suitable for active hikers with moderate-to-high stamina
Secluded Mountain Trail: The majority of this challenging route traverses remote mountain terrain, ensuring minimal human presence
Minibús : It's just a 7-minute drive from Santiago del Teide to the starting point of the hike
Transfer Service : Available upon request for an extra fee
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
✨️ Unforgettable experience!! Highly recommended.✨️
Olga UK July2025,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time visiting Canary islands - Tenerife & La Gomera. This trip description somehow stood out of other Tenerife excursions on offer and so was booked whilst I was still in the UK. The experience matched all expectations and more - it was truly extraordinary: The out of worldly breathtaking scenery magically intertwined with the pure uplifting ancient energy of the area, took onto another level as soon as we got to the place... In addition, that area has a vast variety of plants and wild life plus most unbelievable rock formations. The air is incredible there of course, too, as expected in the mountains. Still, a light scent of sweet blossoms touched by the sun heath adds a new twist to the pallet. Eugenio is an amazing tour guide: knowledgeable, passionate about the area and the island, caring and flexible. He was immediately responding to my requests for extra stops, unfortunately, required due to my (good quality but not 100% suitable for the surface) hiking shoes plus and the heath I'm not used to anymore. It was a very hot day, luckily, some kind cloud 🙂 covered and cooled down the area prior to our arrival and then, as we were heading towards the main view point, disappeared gradually opening most spectacular views I couldn't take my eyes off!! 😍🏞👍 Also, Eugenio kindly arranged a last minute transfer to the place. I was going to hire a car, however, a day before the hike wasn't feeling quite ready for driving challenging mountain serpentines on the another side of the road. 🙈 Eugenio picked me up & dropped off at my accommodation. He's a very good driver on the top of all above. 👍 Highly recommended - one of those rare experiences you will never forget!🏞🌄🌵🏵🌲🌞👍✨️👍 P.S. It is a stunning and challenging hike so will push your adrenaline buttons, too! 😉✨️👍
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