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Mountain Biking Routes on Gran Canaria

Cycle Gran Canaria in association with the Concejalía de Turismo, Villa de San Bartolomé de Tirajana is happy to promote the excellent road and mountain bike riding that is available here on Gran Canaria.

The Concejalía de Turismo has done excellent work in developing these pdf downloads for cycle tourists and we, as riders, appreciate them immensely.

Special Notice

More routes are imminent and we will put them here when available.In mountain biking these routes and in particular the cobbled stone paths "camino reales", we ask that you take care to avoid damaging the stonework that makes these paths unique, by reducing the need to lock up the brakes before ever corner.

Trail maintenance for mountain biking routes is still some time away, so it is up to us as riders to maintain the trails by not damaging them.

1,MTB Route Maspalomas-Chira-Maspalomas

Route Data

  • Distance
    		•  -65kms
  • Duration
    		•  -Max 7 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
    		•  -5
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
    		•  -1315m
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
    		•  -2280m
  • Reccomended Equipment
    		•  -Water,food & phone.

    This is a long technical trail that climbs incessantly into the backlands.Get ready for big country and fantastic scenery for the albums.Prepare for a long day out.Plan for a picnic at Chira reservior, bring all you need, the shops there have unreliable opening hours.

  • Click the image to download the pdf here for full information,maps and profiles.

    2,MTB Route Maspalomas Las Tederas

    Route Data

  • Distance
    		•  -49.1kms
  • Duration
    		•  -Max 4 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
    		•  -3
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
    		•  -580m
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
    		•  -1045m
  • Reccomended Equipment
    		•  -Water,food & phone.

    Setting out from Maspalomas, you're on the quiet road to Ayaguares within minutes and bring your camera as this routes rewards you with big scenery as you climb along the reservors. You'll end up in some deeply wooded areas at Las Tederas, and you have the option to continue on up to the first road to meet, or do a uuey and come screaming back down to Ayaguares.Use the guidebbok here, if you wish to go on.

  • Click the image to download the pdf here for full information,maps and profiles.

    3,MTB Route to San Bartholome

    Route Data

  • Distance
    		•  -56.4kms
  • Duration
    		•  -Max 5 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
    		•  -4+
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
    		•  -940m
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
    		•  -1120m
  • Reccomended Equipment
    		•  -Water,food & phone.

    Another excellant route easy to access from Maspalomas and with some jump off options to come back by road. Heading and climbing as always towards the interior, great scenery, big county and a not too technical trail. Easy for all to enjoy, plan for lunch in Fataga and you'll have had a great day out.

  • Click the image to download the pdf here for full information,maps and profiles.

    4,MTB Route for La Cumbre de Amargar

    Route Data

  • Distance
    		•  -43.2kms
  • Duration
    		•  -Max 5 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
    		•  -3
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
    		•  -520m
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
    		•  -1080m
  • Reccomended Equipment
    		•  -Water,food & phone.

    This route takes you along the coast at San Agustin and invites you to go inland at Gloria Palace Hotel, and pop back out at Sioux City and continue on northwards.Personally I would avoid this detour because access & exit at Sioux City Wild West Theme Pk can be episodic, and perhaps would be better to continue on and keep your rhythm. Turn inland at the Aero Club and you'll be in the rocky quiet barrancos, following old trails amongst the cactus. Peak at the end of the trail and return same way.

  • Click the image to download the pdf here for full information,maps and profiles.

    5,MTB Route Vecendario Santa Lucia Vuelta

    Route Data

  • Distance
    		•  -78.4kms
  • Duration
    		•  -Max 6.3 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
    		•  -4
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
    		•  -710m
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
    		•  -1130m
  • Reccomended Equipment
    		•  -Water,food & phone.

    This is a longer version of the previous sworay, and you have the pleasure of visiting a completely wild ravine which was the last stand of the Guanches against the British,and the scene of eventual Castillian control over the island. It is also the track that the UCI used for the world cup marathon a few years back and you'll see why. Very fast, rocky but with enough loose climbs to sort the wheat from the chaff.

    Look forward to great views and a great day out.

  • Click the image to download the pdf here for full information,maps and profiles.

    6,Maspalomas Soria Maspalomas

    Route Data

  • Distance
    		•  -80.4kms
  • Duration
    		•  -Max 6.5 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
    		•  -4
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
    		•  -950m
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
    		•  -1013m
  • Reccomended Equipment
    		•  -Water,food & phone.

    This route starts with a long ride on the road to take you up to Soria where you will leave the road and circuit one of the most beautiful areas on the island. Take your time here and enjoy the big country scenery. The same fast road descent awaits you.

  • Click the image to download the pdf here for full information,maps and profiles.

    7,MTB Route Ayacata Pico de las Nieves Ayacata

    Route Data

  • Distance
    		•  -52.3kms
  • Duration
    		•  -Max 5 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
    		•  -4+
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
    		•  -1947m
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
    		•  -1300m
  • Reccomended Equipment
    		•  -Water,food & phone.

    It is possible to join this with the Soria seen above in route 6 and with some time & motion study, it is certainly possibel albeit with an early start. Find your way by road to La Candelilla Bar on the way to Ayacata, there's only one road so is easy to find. 2.3k on from there is a right turn onto a trail.Follow the directions that take you in a big loop and back to start point. Finish on the road or take one of the other off road routes back to Maspalomas.

  • Click the image to download the pdf here for full information,maps and profiles.

    8,MTB Route Pilancones Cruz Grande Maspalomas

    Route Data

  • Distance
    		•  -90.0kms
  • Duration
    		•  -Max 9 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
    		•  -5+
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
    		•  -1280m
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
    		•  -2800m
  • Reccomended Equipment
    		•  -Water,food & phone.

    This is my favorite and I would say that, because I made it! It follows the hiking trail north of Ayaguares to the point where you need to carry/ride your bike for a spell up very steep rock paths, there are some very very technical single track sections,and you'll wonder why you haven't seen another person for 3 or 4 hours, and wonder if you've been transported to another place, another planet.

    You'll see the largest tree in the Canaries, unfortunately burnt down now, but preserved intact by the Forestry Commission, walk along all 45m of it,and feel it's 140 years beneath your bare feet.

    We can according to my Garmin promise you a 40km downhill, so it's important to eat often and stay focused. You'll do the last 20 km along the coast with a strong tail wind and feel yourself being pushed along at 25kph.

    This is a very special all day ride where endurance and an appreciation of the wilderness is a must.

  • Click the image to view the map, animated profile and pictures of the whole trip.