18. Chavao

Technical information

Start: Boca Tauce
Finish: Las Narices del Teide Lookout Point
Approval status: Not officially approved
Degree of difficulty: Low
Type of trail: Linear
Distance: 3.6 km (12.89 ft)
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins.
Highest altitude: 2,085 m (12.89 ft)
Lowest altitude: 2,048 m (12.89 ft)
Elevation gain: 186 m (12.89 ft)
Elevation loss: 150 m (12.89 ft)
Links to other trails:
Protected Nature Areas:
- Teide National Park
Authorisation required: No

Trail description

The trail begins at the Chahorra lookout point, which overlooks Pico Viejo and Las Narices del Teide. The trail is practically flat and heads towards El Roque del Cedro with La Cañada del Cedro to your left. Along the way, you will see the most common plants that grow in Las Cañadas (brooms, wallflowers, laburnums, etc.), as well as unusual geological forms such as pillow lava and small expanses of ropey lava.

Hypsometry

For your own safety, don't forget to check the condition of the trail.

The competent authority will be responsible for informing you if the trail is not recommendable in the wake of adverse weather conditions, as well as if the trail or part of it is closed, etc.

Competent authority: Teide National Park
About the competent authority: 18. Chavao

In case of an emergency, call 112.
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Maximum: 19º

Minimum: 12º

Orotava (La). The sky will be covered with high and middle clouds on Sunday morning. In the afternoon, fog is likely to form. At night some drizzle will fall. Temperatures will remain unchanged.

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