GranGuanche
is a bikepacking route
across the Canary Islands.
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It’s a ride to the next ferry
planned in three options
for any choice of bike and terrain.
2.3''
2.2''
2.1''
50mm
45mm
40mm
35mm
30mm
25mm
From sandy beaches to snowy peaks,
through empty deserts, enchanted rainforests,
moon-like volcanic landscapes,
lush tropical canyons, sand dunes,
black lava fields and ancient pine forests.
This archipelago
seems to host every corner of the planet
…and some sights from another world.
In the late 1800s endurance cyclists used to join unsupported group-rides to cover long distances in an established time limit to prove themself “audax”, brave in Latin. During the GranGuanche Audax, the time limit is set by the ferry leaving for the next islands. The event follows the classic rules and principles of unsupported ultra-cycling events, but in the spirit of Audax, participants are here allowed to ride in a group and draft each other.
TRAIL
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November
- 2024 -
REGISTER
HERE
ROAD
- 26 -
January
- 2025 -
SOLD
OUT
GRAVEL
- 30 -
March
- 2025 -
REGISTER
HERE
- supported routes -
Outer Detours offers all-included supported routes. One week on the bike to discover beautiful landscapes, enjoy cycling with friends and forget about everything else. A cycling experience that includes charming hotels, local food, ferry tickets, airport transfers, support van and support crew. Each week is open to a maximum of 10 participants.
between Africa,
Europe,
and the Americas
- unique -
HERITAGE
garajonay
national park
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UNESCO
biosphere reserves
mount teide
national park
sacred mountains
la laguna
historic town
silbo gomero
whistled language
Guanches are named the aboriginals who first arrived in the Canary Islands from the nearby African mainland.
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After the Spanish conquest, the European culture has been imposed and intermixed with Guanche’s traditions.
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The archipelago then became a main stopover on the way to the New World,
linking its history with the Americas in trades and migration.
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This heritage is all around:
aboriginal caves, charming villages, historic cities and unique traditions.