GranGuanche

is a cycling route

across the Canary Islands.

 

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

|
KM
800

trail

20.000
+M+
|

+

|
KM
700

gravel

16.000
+M+
|

+

|
KM
600

road

14.000
+M+
|

+

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.

Outer Detours offer all-included and fully-supported adventures. Small events with a few participants led by inspiring cyclists. One week on the bike to discover beautiful landscapes, to enjoy cycling with friends and forget about everything else. The GranGuanche route is here available as a luxury experience that includes charming hotels, all the meals, ferry tickets, airport transfers and support from a van. Each week is open to a maximum of 12 participants.

GRANGUANCHE

GRAVEL

TENERIFE

GRAVEL

GRANGUANCHE

ROAD

GRANGUANCHE

GRAVEL

TENERIFE

GRAVEL

GRANGUANCHE

ROAD

between Africa,
Europe,
and the Americas

- unique -

HERITAGE

garajonay

national park

UNESCO
world heritage
- 5 -
UNESCO
biosphere reserves

mount teide

national park

UNESCO
world heritage

sacred mountains

cultural landscape
UNESCO
world heritage

la laguna

historic town

UNESCO
world heritage

silbo gomero

whistled language

UNESCO
oral heritage

Guanches are named the aboriginals who first arrived in the Canary Islands from the nearby African mainland.

After the Spanish conquest, the European culture has been imposed and intermixed with Guanche’s traditions.

The archipelago then became a main stopover on the way to the New World, linking its history with the Americas in trades and migration.

This heritage is all around:
aboriginal caves, charming villages, historic cities and unique traditions.

canary islands