PR-TF 10 Cruz del Carmen - Punta del Hidalgo

Technical data

  • Starting point: Cruz del Carmen
  • Finish point: Punta del Hidalgo
  • Certification status: Approved
  • Degree of difficulty: Medium
  • Type of route: Linear
  • Distance: 10.4 km
  • Duration: 4 h
  • Maximum height: 949 m
  • Minimum height: 10 m
  • Cumulative difference in altitude of ascent: 420.64 m
  • Cumulative difference in altitude of descent: 1,300.38 m
  • Connections with other trails:
  • Protected Natural Areas:
  • Authorisation required: No

Description of the route

The route starts to the right of the restaurant "Cruz del Carmen" on the path that descends through Monteverde, crossing several stretches of road until it reaches the village of Las Carboneras. Once here, it continues to Chinamada and finally heads towards Punta del Hidalgo along a path carved into the rock. From this stretch, you can enjoy rugged landscapes and imposing cliffs battered by the Atlantic Ocean.

Altimetry

Altimetry PR-TF 10 Cruz del Carmen - Punta del Hidalgo 

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

The managing body is in charge of indicating if trails should not be used following adverse weather conditions, if they are closed or have closed stretches, etc...

In case of emergency, call 112.

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Remember: Prevention, Information and Knowledge are the key to avoiding unpleasant situations.
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  1. Make sure you always have somebody else to walk with, stick to the marked footpaths and respect the way of life, privacy and property of the local inhabitants.
  2. If you keep your noise levels down, you will discover just how much life there is all around you.
  3. Take any rubbish with you, even organic waste. This will help preserve the beauty of the scenery and prevent the proliferation of rodents in the area. Take special care with cigarette butts.
  4. Picking up plants, animals or other items from the environment may entail the loss of irreplaceable resources.
  5. The people who take care of these Protected Nature Areas would be very grateful if you let them know about any incidents you may have noticed on your walk. To do so, contact the Environmental Department of the Island Council of Tenerife:

    Área de Medio Ambiente del Cabildo Insular de Tenerife

     

  6. Remember that the Island's environment is as unique as it is unpredictable. It must be enjoyed responsibly and sensibly. Take special care in natural areas and don't forget that accidents can happen at any time.
  7. Pay attention to signs.
  8. Check the weather forecast to make sure the conditions are suitable.
  9. Wear suitable clothing and footwear for hiking and always pack your mobile phone, sunscreen, a hat, a coat, a waterproof, enough food and plenty of water in your backpack.
  10. Let your family and/or friends know which route you will be taking and bear in mind how many daylight hours you will need to complete it.

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