Masca Gorge

Masca Gorge is a unique space located in Teno Rural Park. The landscape and views are literally breathtaking. The trail begins and ends at the Visitor’s Centre. It is also an enclave home to very fragile life forms, some of which are exclusive to this place.

Opening hours: The trail is open between 08:30 and 18:00. The Masca Visitor’s Centre and Checkpoint 3 open half an hour in advance for obligatory access control. The Visitor’s Centre is open from Monday to Thursday, from 09:00 to 17:00 and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 18:00. Visits to this environment are regulated and have a maximum daily quota. Hence, you need to book in advance at www.caminobarrancodemasca.com .

The service will initially be provided on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with routes only going downhill and ending by the sea. However, there is a daily shift up at 09:00 for those users who wish to take the trail in the upward direction.

Trail: You can hike the trail on your own or hire the services of a company specialising in hiking. We recommend contacting one of the following hiking companies .

Difficulty level: HIGH difficulty level on the descent and HIGH on the ascent, with uneven surfaces, steps and slopes and the possibility of slips and falls at different levels.

Length: Approx. 5 kilometres one way.

Estimated duration: About 4 hours DESCENT and at least 4 hours ASCENT.

Gradient: Descending, starting at 750 metres altitude (Masca hamlet) and dropping to sea level, with small intermediate climbs. The ascent is steep and of high difficulty.

Opening hours: The groups are small (a maximum daily limit of 275 people has been established), and the trail can only be taken on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Rules: Please consult the gorge’s website for information on items such as footwear, which must be mountain footwear. Do not bring children under 8, who are not allowed on the trail.

Fees: The Island Council of Tenerife implemented the eco-tax for the Masca Gorge Trail and the jetty in mid-July 2024 to provide an orderly response to the growing demand for the use of this public space located in Teno Rural Park.

The ticket prices for access to the activity will be:

*Prices without IGIC

How to get there

The start of the trail, when walking downhill, is in the hamlet of Masca, located in Teno Rural Park, on the TF-436 road, between the villages of Buenavista del Norte and Santiago del Teide. Please note that the access road to Masca hamlet is steep and narrow, making it difficult to manoeuvre when several vehicles meet. To improve safety conditions, it is advisable to access the hamlet by group transport (public or private). There are connections with the TITSA bus company to Santiago del Teide, Buenavista and the main tourist spots on the island, which also have taxi services.

More information: Masca | Camino del barranco de Masca (caminobarrancodemasca.com)