Altavista Refuge on Mount Teide to Reopen After Five-Year Closure
The Altavista refuge on Mount Teide is set to reopen on the 20th after a five-year closure, offering overnight stays for mountaineers at Spain’s highest altitude.
The Altavista refuge in the Canary Islands is set to reopen on the 20th, marking a major milestone for high-altitude tourism in the region. After being closed since November 2019, the facility will once again offer overnight stays at Spain’s highest point, located over 3,200 meters above sea level.
With a 130-year history, the refuge is a vital stop for mountaineers climbing Mount Teide. Reservations will be handled through a new digital portal, which is expected to go live this Thursday. However, an official visit by Cabildo President Rosa Dávila, originally planned for this weekend, has been pushed to the 17th due to a high-temperature weather alert.
The refuge will accommodate up to 49 guests at a time, with tiered pricing based on the user:
- General rate: 71 euros
- Federated athletes: 56.8 euros
- Island residents: 29 euros
The reopening restores a historic site for European mountaineers and fulfills a long-standing demand after several previous attempts to restart operations were delayed. Local authorities view this initial phase as the first step toward future facility expansions, aiming to promote mountain tourism while maintaining better control over visitor numbers.