This stage starts with gentle paths in the woods near Aguamansa. During the second half of the stage, the trail climbs up to El Portillo, therefore entering the Teide National Park after a long ascent.

We climbed through the forest with a slow but steady pace.

We were looking forward to finally leaving the trees behind us and entering the Teide National Park.

We stayed at the Hotel Parador…

… and we witnessed the most magical and warm sunset at the Roques de García!