Pico de las Nieves - Valsequillo-Abfahrt
Description
The starting point is the summit of Pico de las Nieves, the highest point on Gran Canaria. The ideal way to get up here is by bike shuttle or cab. There are numerous descents starting from the summit in all directions. Today we're heading down the eastern descent to the Valsequillo region and the beach at Telde. The first part of the tour is extremely impressive in terms of scenery: the flowing trails through the open pine forest are earthy, soft and fun. This way you descend into the Los Margeles crater and have to climb briefly on a gravel road, where the descent continues again. Some gravel road is the order of the day, interrupted by a crisp singletrail as a shortcut. Then the Los Alfaques Trail branches off to the left, the highlight of the day. This leads over the ridge and offers a wonderful view of the jagged and rocky eastern flanks of the Pico de las Nieves. The scenery here is reminiscent of Hawaii, rather than Gran Canaria. Suddenly, the path turns left, marking the start of an ultimate orgy of hairpin bends. The countless bends are all rideable and the trail resembles an earthy canal through the middle of a wild, lush green sea of bushes and cacti. The trail is a real fun ride and leads to the first houses of Tenteniguada.
Now the second part of the descent through the Valsequillo area begins. Initially on an asphalt road, the route turns into a rocky and bumpy single trail that rides down to the valley floor. You follow the dried-up course of the river for five kilometers, first on trails, then on gravel and finally on asphalt. You then have to climb another 50 meters in altitude on a road to reach the last trail high above Telde. This is built by mountain bikers and also includes big jumps (with dubious gaps and no less dubious landings). In this case, the chicken line variants are suitable and you reach a river again, which in this case rides almost all the way down to the sea. The tour ends at the small beach Playa La Restinga right next to the Terrazas shopping center.
Tip: If you want to tackle the route as a round trip under your own steam, start in the village of Telde and climb up the road to the Los Marteles crater. The ascent takes you along a road that is not very busy, but is steep at times. There are two refreshment stops on the way up. The ascent is 20 kilometers long and covers 1400 meters of altitude.
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Details of the tour
32 km
135 m
2055 m
9 above sea level
1938 above sea level
1 day
Telde
Telde
2679
well suited
More information
Several options in Tenteniguada, Valsequillo and Telde
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According to the largest local touring and rental bike provider (free-motion), biking has been prohibited on all hiking trails in the Pico de las Nieves National Park since July 2023. Fines 200€. Free-Motion has had to reschedule the tours in the area concerned. Be sure to check before you travel!