The famous Masca Gorge. Start early on a stormy morning to avoid the tourists visiting Masca. A steep climb out of Santiago del Teide is followed by an equally steep descent into the Masca Gorge. Enjoy the views while descending as we turn around at Masca and go back the same way onto a 20-30 minutes steep (~11%) climb. See Mt. Teide while descending back to home.