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Refugio de Chasogo – a locked mountain hut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Refugio de Chasogo is a shelter located below Monta\u00f1a de Chasogo<\/a>. It’s a partial destination of this extensive circular hike starting in Chirche. I’ll present two different routes to hike from Chirche up towards Ca\u00f1adas and hence to Refugio de Chasogo. Both routes include a visit to Galer\u00eda Hoyo de la Le\u00f1a, while the second option also allows you to visit Galer\u00eda Machado 1. Upon reaching Refugio de Chasogo, you’ll likely find the hut locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I haven’t yet discovered the reason for this. Perhaps Refugio de Chasogo is only used for emergencies, although it has water supply and solar panels. Besides the hut, there’s also a helicopter landing pad. However, you won’t find any information on-site about the use of the mountain hut. Unfortunately, Refugio de Chasogo doesn’t offer much protection anyway, as there’s not even a terrace, an open space, or a sheltering roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"View<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Circular hike Chirche – Refugio de Chasogo – Galleries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You commence your hike in Chirche. Here, I present two variants, which are similar in length. However, if you opt out of visiting Galer\u00eda Machado 1 in one variant, it’s shorter. The return journey from Refugio de Chasogo is the same for both routes. Initially, you hike on PR-TF 69.1 through lava fields, pine forests, and downhill with magnificent views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"View<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You’ll also encounter lava caves and another gallery (Hoyo de la Le\u00f1a) on the way back. Unfortunately, the final stretch of the trail requires walking on the road. Previously, there were other paths and options, but they are now marked as private property and closed to hikers. Nevertheless, you’ll enjoy this extensive and varied route beneath Teide National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Track<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General information about the circular hike to Refugio de Chasogo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting point and access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You commence your hike right next to TF-38 near KM 23 on trail PR-TF 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access by car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can reach the starting point from both directions (south coast or Ca\u00f1adas del Teide) via TF-38. There’s limited space for parking at the described location. However, if you turn off the road earlier at the signposted Mirador de Chirche, you’ll find plenty of parking spaces. From there, you can quickly reach the starting point on both the road and the signposted hiking trail PR-TF 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access by bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are no direct bus connections to the starting point. However, you can take a bus to Chirche. From there, you’ll have to climb further to the starting point of the hike. Alternatively, taking a taxi from Chirche is also an option. For more information on bus connections, refer to the Titsa website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I’m reluctant to provide specific time estimates as they vary greatly. For the first hike, including longer breaks, we took 6.5 hours, and for the second hike, including breaks and a detour to Galer\u00eda Machado 1, we needed 6 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Elevation<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Elevation gain and distance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The elevation difference for the first variant is approximately 910 meters, and the distance is just over 17 kilometers. For the second variant, it’s just over 1020 meters with a detour to the gallery, totaling 17.5 kilometers. Without the gallery, the distance is around 15 kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Difficulty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The hike generally follows good trails, tracks, or narrow paths. The long descent through the lava fields with many stones can be a bit tiring. A good level of fitness is required due to the length and elevation gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are no refreshment options along the entire hike. Therefore, it’s essential to bring sufficient water and food.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Track<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Variants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Variants already exist as I present two options here, which you can combine well to make a relatively short hike, for example. You can ascend on variant 1 and descend on variant 2 to make a relatively short hike. Regardless, there are numerous opportunities along the entire route to extend, shorten, or modify the trail, all well signposted.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A shorter hike, also passing through Refugio de Chasogo, can be found on SiebenInseln here: Monta\u00f1a de Chasogo \u2013 Major hike on the western slopes of Tenerife\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find more hikes near this one on SiebenInseln here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n