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Titolo 4
El Sombrero de Chasna
Vilaflor
📍Vilaflor
👣7.2 km
🏋️Moderate
⏱️Estimated hiking time: 3h30m
📈Total elevation gain: 450m
⬆️Maximum altitude: 2420m
⬇️Minimum altitude: 2030m
🅿️Parking nearby: Yes
🌥️The hike is mostly sunny
ℹ️There is no Visitor Center nearby
🗺️It is an easy trail to follow
⚠️It has some vertigo-inducing areas and a risk of falling from a great height. In this area, it's common to be trapped in the middle of a sea of clouds, which causes cold temperatures and poor visibility.
📸Views, viewpoint, Mount Teide, Ucanca Valley
🌲 Pine forest and high mountain area
🏔️ Corona Forestal Natural Park
📋No permits required
El Sombrero de Chasna is one of the most unique peaks in southern Tenerife, known for its distinctive shape and its value as a natural viewpoint. The route to its summit generally begins near Vilaflor (Las Lajas Recreational Park), the highest municipality in Spain, and follows ancient paths that were used for centuries by shepherds and farmers to travel between the midlands and the peaks.
The trail combines sections of Canary Island pine forest with more arid and volcanic areas, reflecting the landscape transitions typical of the Corona Forestal Natural Park. As you ascend, the landscape opens up, and the mountain becomes a magnificent balcony overlooking the Ucanca Valley, Mount Teide, and Las Cañadas, as well as the south of the island.
This route is not only a natural spectacle but also a journey into Tenerife's cultural history. For generations, mountain trails were vital to the traditional economy: they served for grazing, transporting goods, and connecting communities on different sides of the island. El Sombrero de Chasna preserves that mountain essence linked to rural life and human endeavor.
Today, it is a challenging but highly rewarding hike for trekkers seeking spectacular views and a connection to Tenerife's mountaineering tradition. The combination of tranquility, nature, and breathtaking panoramas makes this route an unforgettable experience for those who wish to discover the island from its volcanic and cultural heart.
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Where to eat
Casa Pana
Casa Pana is a traditional restaurant in Vilaflor where Canarian cuisine and grilled meats take center stage. The atmosphere is welcoming, with a patio terrace and a family feel, ideal for a good meal after a hike up Mount Teide or a stroll through this mountain village. Classic dishes, generous portions, and friendly service make for a relaxed and enjoyable visit.
What to see
Pino Gordo
Standing before the Pino Gordo in Vilaflor de Chasna is truly awe-inspiring. It's not just big: it's colossal. Standing over 45 meters tall with a trunk so wide it takes several people to encircle it, this Canary Island pine conveys an almost tangible sense of age and resilience. Looking up at it is dizzying and makes you feel small before one of Tenerife's great natural giants.