GRANCANARIA
LOOP
250
KM
7200
+M+
60%
unpaved
1950 mt
highest point
50mm
tire width
INGENIO
Historic Town – RESUPPLY
35 km
1100 m+
4 hrs
○ Aldea Blanca – last town before the climb
TUNDE
2800 m+
110 km
10 hrs
PILANCONES
After 4km – Hike-a-Bike (15 minutes)
Abandoned double track in the Pine forest
After 25km – Hike-a-Bike follow the rock cairns (40 minutes)
○ Soria – small town
Tauro pass – scenic road
GC200
Scenic Road
Aldea de san nicolas
RESUPPLY
50 km
2150 m+
6 hrs
TIRMA
endless climb on a double track
TAMADABA
Pine forest
GUARDAYA
Sacred mountains – UNESCO world heritage
tejeda
Historic Town
45 km
1050 m+
4 hrs
□ Llanos de la Pez: camp area, water
▴ Pico de las Nieves – 1957 mt
Haciendas: steep and rocky descent
teLDE
15 km
200 m+
1 hrs
Airport
INGENIO
A loop than includes epic sea-to-summit climbs, endless double tracks in the pine forest, a few single tracks and about 40 minutes hike-a-bike. The route is planned to discover Gran Canaria iconic landscapes made of deep ravines and massive rock formations, while passing by colonial towns and the main sights of the aboriginal heritage. Ideally ridden on mountain bikes or gravel bike with a 50mm minimum tire width. Includes some remote areas and requires some planning in resupplies and accommodations. You can join the loop with a short ride from the airport.
LOGISTICS
Camp: Llanos de la Pez – located at hight altitude, expect low temperatures at night. In need of an emergency shelter set up late and strike early. Never start campfires.
Accommodation: Rural 70€ Tunte, La Hoyilla Hostel 25€, Finca la Isa 30€ Tejeda, Parador 120€ Tejeda
