Teide summit permit: how to book and 2026 fees

To climb to the summit of Teide and the edge of the crater you need a named permit for trail no. 10, Telesforo Bravo, which is booked on Tenerife ON, the platform of the Cabildo (the island government). It covers only the last stretch, from La Rambleta (3,555 m, where the cable car arrives) to the summit (3,718 m), and is granted in time slots with a limited quota. Since 19 January 2026 it has been paid for anyone who does not live in Tenerife: €15 if you live outside the Canary Islands and €6 if you live on another island; Tenerife residents and children under 14 do not pay. There are two legal ways to stand on the summit without that daytime slot: sleep at the Altavista refuge, whose booking includes access to the summit between 6:00 and 9:00, or book one of the sunrise or evening slots. This guide explains each step with the information in force as of October 2026.

What exactly the permit is

The park limits access to the final cone because the trail is narrow, made of loose stone, with gradients of up to 60% and fumaroles next to the crater. According to its official fact sheet, trail 10 is 653 m long, gains about 168 m in height and takes around 40 minutes to climb, with high difficulty: at that altitude every step is hard work.

What the permit regulates:

Which stretch: only trail 10, from the upper cable car station to the rim of the crater. You may not enter the crater or walk around it.
What it does not regulate: the La Fortaleza (trail 11) and Pico Viejo (trail 12) viewpoints, which also start from La Rambleta and are open to anyone who arrives by cable car.
Who needs it: everyone who climbs to the summit, including residents and children who do not pay.
What it does not include: the cable car, which is a separate booking with different conditions.

Access points, viewpoints and park facilities are in the Teide National Park guide; here we focus on the paperwork.

2026 fees by trail and visitor type

The Cabildo introduced the access fee, which the press calls the eco-fee, on 19 January 2026, and the revenue goes to the park's conservation and safety. The resolution signed on 6 October 2026 sets the paid window at 9:00–18:00 on the two trails that reach the summit, shortens trail 10 slots to 90 minutes and adds compulsory booking, with no fee, on trails 9, 23 and 28; as of October 2026 there is no confirmed date for it to come into force, so check the current conditions on Tenerife ON. Amounts in force as of October 2026:

Trail 10, Telesforo Bravo (La Rambleta–summit)

Residents outside the Canary Islands: €15 per person.
Residents of another Canary island: €6.
Tenerife residents: free, with a booking.
Children under 14: free, with a booking.

Trail 7, Montaña Blanca–La Rambleta

Residents outside the Canary Islands: €6 on weekdays and €10 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Residents of another Canary island: €3 on weekdays and €5 at weekends and on public holidays.
Tenerife residents: free, with a booking.

Slots outside the paid window, such as sunrise slots, also require a booking even though they are free. The discounted rates for going with a guide that circulated before 2026 do not appear in the current fee schedule; if you go up with a company, ask what its price includes.

How to book on Tenerife ON, step by step

Create a Tenerife ON account and verify it in good time. In January 2026 these trails could only be booked on the website, not in the app.
Search for the PNT 10 Telesforo Bravo trail, then choose a date and slot. New places are released every Monday at 7:00, Canary Islands time. In January the Cabildo stated 28 days in advance; after the October resolution, up to 56 days has been reported for several trails. The trail's calendar shows the current booking horizon.
Enter the details of everyone in the group, with name and ID document. Check in the form itself how many people each application allows.
Pay by credit or debit card if anyone in the group is subject to the fee.
Save the permit on your phone and, in case there is no signal, on paper.
Then book the cable car for a compatible time (explained below) or plan to walk up.

Quotas and realistic lead time

Quotas are split between individuals, accredited guides, members of mountaineering federations and refuge guests; information released after the October resolution mentions around 40 places for individuals per 90-minute slot in the middle of the day. Mid-morning slots are the first to sell out, especially in summer, at Easter and at weekends. Book on the very Monday your date opens.

Cancellations and changes

A confirmed booking cannot be modified or cancelled, nor can the date, slot or participants be changed, and it is not refunded. There is only a refund if the park closes the trail because of the weather or another exceptional cause, or if the cable car is not running. Nor is the fee refunded to anyone refused access for not carrying the compulsory equipment. According to the October resolution, failing to turn up without good reason can mean being barred from booking for three months.

What to show at the checkpoint

At the trail 10 barrier staff check the permit and an official ID document for each person (Spanish DNI, passport or NIE foreigner's number), the same one given when booking. Access is refused, even with a paid booking, to anyone without the minimum equipment: long trousers, a fleece or warm jacket and closed mountain footwear. In snow or ice, specific equipment is also required and the park may restrict access to federation mountaineers or guided groups.

How to combine the permit with the cable car

The permit slot is the time during which you may walk trail 10; the cable car ticket has a fixed departure time and the company requires you to be at the boarding area 20 minutes beforehand. The ride takes about eight minutes. With that in mind:

Book the permit first, since it is the scarce one.
Choose a departure that gets you to La Rambleta 30 to 60 minutes before your slot starts. That way you can absorb a delay in the queue without losing the permit, which is non-refundable.
Bear in mind the time limit at the top: if you go up by cable car only, you may stay one hour; with a summit permit, up to two.
Check the last descent of the day. In October 2026 the last car comes down between 16:50 and 17:50 depending on the period of the month. An afternoon slot that ends later is no use to you if you plan to come down by cable car.

Prices, opening times and ticket conditions are in our Teide cable car guide.

Going up before dawn: the Altavista refuge

The Altavista refuge, at about 3,260 m right on trail 7, reopened on 20 July 2026 after a complete refurbishment. It is the classic way to see sunrise from the summit; it is run by the cable car company and booked on its official website.

What the booking includes: the overnight stay and the trail 7 and trail 10 permits processed by the Cabildo. With it you may climb to the summit between 6:00 and 9:00 the following morning, and you must have left trail 10 by 9:00.
Rates announced at the reopening: €29 per night for Tenerife residents, €56.80 for federation mountaineers and €71 standard rate.
Rules: one night only; check-in from 19:00 to 22:00; descent on foot via trail 7 between 9:00 and 12:00, or by cable car with a separate ticket.
Age: children under 14 are not admitted; those aged 14 to 17 must be with a responsible adult.
What to bring: a sleeping bag is compulsory (there is no bedding), food, water and a head torch.

The refuge can only be reached on foot via trail 7 from the Montaña Blanca car park.

Sunrise without sleeping at the refuge

The October 2026 resolution also opened sunrise slots for people not staying at Altavista, with very few places, and an evening window until 22:00. With no cable car at those times, they mean walking up or down via trail 7, with its own booking: an option only for mountaineers with night-time high-mountain experience.

Walking up via Montaña Blanca (trail 7)

Trail 7 starts at km 40.2 of the TF-21 and reaches La Rambleta after 8.2 km and about 1,190 m of ascent; the park rates it as high difficulty and estimates five and a half hours to climb. The full fact sheet, with water, shade and buses, is in the best hikes in Tenerife.

What changes in 2026:

It also requires a Tenerife ON booking. The checkpoint is on the upper section, about 4.6 km from the start, past the turn-off to the top of Montaña Blanca. The branch to the top of Montaña Blanca (trail 7.1) remains free.
It has a fee between 9:00 and 18:00, with the amounts given above.
It does not include the summit: to continue from La Rambleta to the top you also need a trail 10 slot that fits your arrival time.
Descent: if you walk up, you can come down by cable car by buying a one-way ticket at the top, if the service is running. If you go up by cable car and want to walk down, the cable car company requires the trail 7 booking and does not sell an up-only ticket without it.

Set off at dawn, carry three litres of water per person and reach La Rambleta with time to spare before your trail 10 slot.

Altitude sickness, cold and wind

At La Rambleta there is around a third less oxygen than at sea level. After the fast ride up in the cable car it is common to feel headache, dizziness, nausea or disproportionate tiredness. Walk slowly, drink water and, if symptoms appear or get worse, do not carry on to the summit: go down, as that is the only thing that resolves them. The cable car does not admit pregnant women, people with heart conditions or children under 3.

At the top the temperature is much lower than on the coast in any month, the wind blows hard on the final cone and in winter there is ice even when the sky is clear. Bring a hat, gloves, a windproof jacket, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream, even if it is 25 degrees on the beach. Our list of what to pack for Tenerife includes a section for Teide.

Weather closures

The Cabildo can close trails 7 and 10 because of snow, ice or wind, and in summer because of heat or fire alerts. The cable car closes when the wind exceeds its safety threshold, which is common from December to March, and gives notice by email or SMS at around 8:30. If the trail closes or the cable car is not running, the permit fee is refunded; if you decide not to go up while the trail is open, it is not. Check the Tenerife ON notices the evening before and that morning, and look at Tenerife weather by month to choose lower-risk dates.

Penalties

Entering a trail that requires booking without a permit can be punished with fines of up to €600. There are control staff at the trail 10 barrier and at the trail 7 checkpoint. Also respect the times of your slot and do not enter the crater or walk along its rim: it is prohibited and dangerous, with loose stone and gases.

If you cannot get a permit

Two free trails start from La Rambleta for anyone arriving by cable car:

La Fortaleza viewpoint (trail 11): 664 m and about 25 minutes, overlooking the north of the island and, on clear days, La Palma.
Pico Viejo viewpoint (trail 12): 781 m and about 30 minutes, looking into the Pico Viejo crater and over the south of the island.

The times are one way, so the hour allowed by the ticket is enough for one of the two at a relaxed pace. The cable car company also sells a ride up with a guided visit to the Pico Viejo viewpoint. Other alternatives: book an excursion with an accredited guide, which has its own quota and usually has places when those for individuals have run out; check Tenerife ON again every Monday; or swap the plan for a night of stars in the park, as we explain in stargazing on Teide.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Teide summit permit cost?

As of October 2026, €15 per person if you live outside the Canary Islands and €6 if you live on another island, for slots between 9:00 and 18:00. Tenerife residents and children under 14 do not pay, but they must also book. If you go up via Montaña Blanca, trail 7 has its own fee.

How far in advance do I need to book?

As soon as your date opens. Tenerife ON releases new places every Monday at 7:00, Canary Islands time, and mid-morning slots sell out on the first day in high season. Check the trail calendar to see how far ahead bookings are open.

Does the cable car ticket include the permit?

No. The cable car only takes you to La Rambleta and gives access to the La Fortaleza and Pico Viejo viewpoints. For the last few metres to the crater you need a separate trail 10 booking on Tenerife ON.

Can you climb Teide without a permit?

Up to La Rambleta by cable car, yes. On foot via Montaña Blanca, the upper section of trail 7 has required a booking since 2026. And the summit always requires a permit: a slot booked on Tenerife ON or a night at the Altavista refuge, which includes access between 6:00 and 9:00.

Can children climb to the summit?

They can ride the cable car from the age of 3, and children under 14 do not pay for the permit, although they must be included in the booking. The trail is very steep and altitude affects children sooner, so think it through carefully. Children under 14 are not admitted to the Altavista refuge.

Teide summit permit: how to book and 2026 fees

What exactly the permit is

2026 fees by trail and visitor type