Spotguide Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is a round island with a volcano-shaped mountain in the middle: the Pico de las Nieves. From up here, there are numerous trail descents to the coastal regions. Down to the dry south with the famous tourist mecca of Maspalomas. To the east with its huge gorges. To the wild and barely touched east. And over the green forest and bush regions of the north. From all sides there are also roads up to the summit region. However, there are almost 2000 meters of altitude to overcome, which is why many tours should be made easier with a shuttle. The descents are not without their challenges either. Many of the trails are demanding and challenging, and it is not uncommon to have to contend with counter-climbs on the descents.
The summit region with its pine forests is the most attractive for mountain bikers. The trails up here are particularly flowy. However, you are at over 1500 meters above sea level and the summit region is often shrouded in clouds. The descents down to the coastal regions lead through several climate zones, which makes them particularly appealing.
Except for the coastal regions and the fertile north side of the island, Gran Canaria is sparsely populated. In other words: There are few places to eat, and water points are just as rare. You are well advised to have everything with you.
Thanks to the many racing cyclists, there are also well-equipped bike stores in the coastal regions of Gran Canaria, especially in Maspalomas and Las Palmas.
Bucket list
Descent from Cruz de Tejeda to Agaeta. One of the best singletrail descents in the world.
Visit to picturesque Tejeda. It is considered one of the most beautiful places in Spain and can easily be combined with a bike tour.
Roque Nublo: The fascinating stand-alone rock is a tourist magnet for good reason.
Numerous singletrail descents from Pico de las Nieves down to the coast. There are every conceivable option.
Best season
Getting there
Gran Canaria has a medium-sized airport and is a vacation destination with direct flights from numerous countries. Connections are available all year round. There is a well-developed bus network on site, but it is not designed to carry bicycles. Mountain bikers prefer to use cabs, which are readily available everywhere. The ride up to Pico de las Nieves usually costs around 50 euros.
The journey to Gran Canaria is usually by plane. However, a ferry crossing is also possible, albeit very time-consuming. The journey from Huelva or Cádiz to Gran Canaria takes around 33 hours. There are numerous rental cars available locally, but they are generally rather small. The best way to travel between the individual Canary Islands is by ferry. The crossing to Fuerteventura takes around two hours, to Tenerife it takes 80 minutes.
Inspirations
Trail Map
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Ride tours
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Shuttles & Bike parks
There are no mountain railroads on Gran Canaria. Those who prefer shuttles can use the services of DH Guide Canarias or Gran Canaria Mountainbike.
Mountain railways & shuttles
Bike parks
Hotels
Bike shops
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