Canary Islands Gravel

Scheduled

7 nights

Advanced

423 km

9760 m

Tenerife gravel
Canary IslandsCanary Islands Gravel

Summary

With ideal riding conditions 365 days a year, majestic landscapes, challenging climbs, amazing food, and an endless network of gravel roads the Canary Islands are moving up the bucket-list for gravel lovers around the world.

Our 7 night tour splits the riding between Gran Canaria & Fuerteventura. Start the ride in the lush north of Gran Canaria in the local village of Agaete. From there we’ll transfer down to the south of the island for two epic rides. For the finale of the trip we’ll take a ferry to Fuerteventura to conclude this amazing tour of the Canary Islands.

Rides are designed for advanced gravel riders, a good fitness is required as well as strong bike skills to best enjoy the tour. Our local guides are experts at ensuring everyone is having a great time and enjoying the experience.

DURATION

8 days / 7 nights

DISTANCE

423 km

HOTELS
★★★★★
REGION

Canary Islands

Terrain

Gravel

LEVEL

Advanced

Average Distance X DAY

60 km

Average Time X DAY

4 h 0 min

PRICE PER PERSON FROM€ 3.799

TOUR highlights

Stay next to the sea in Gran Canaria and experience the contrast between the south & the north

Island hop! Take a ferry ride from Gran Canaria to Fuerteventura

Ride the trails in the Tamabada Natural Park

Enjoy the spectacular views from the highest point of Gran Canaria

Dine in different restaurants every night & discover Canarian cuisine

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Advanced

Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome to Gran Canaria!

Meet the team & you new ride companions for the week at our first hotel. Plan to arrive by 12pm. An airport shuttle is included from Las Palmas Airport, Gran Canaria

EAT

Welcome lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Occidental Roca Negra

CYCLE

Bike set-up and 30km warm up ride

Day 1

Gravel Ride through Tamabada Natural Park

Today our ride heads along the coast before starting the long steady climb into the Tamadaba Natural Park. From the summit of the climb at 1200m the road undulates to Berrazales where the descent proper takes us down to our hotel

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Occidental Roca Negra

CYCLE

63km, 1900m

Day 1

Explore the Coast

After a good breakfast, we'll ride through the farmlands around Agaete. The roads are small and change from tarmac to gravel constantly. In the first half of the ride we'll do the bulk of the climbing, the rest of the ride is rolling terrain along the coastline.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Occidental Roca Negra

CYCLE

61km 1775m

Day 1

Cross the island to Maspalomas

This morning we'll transfer down to the southern side of the island. Once we've checked in at our hotel, our ride takes us directly inland where you'll see the stunning contrast from the north to the south of Gran Canaria

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Hotel Don Gregory

CYCLE

50km 950m

Day 1

Pico de las Nieves!

Today we'll tackle the highest peak of Gran Canaria, Pico de las Nieves. We'll transfer part way up the climb to Agüimes. It's a challenging climb but from the summit at 2000m you can see the whole archipelago.. The descent is amazing mix of flowing gravel trails down to our hotel.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Hotel Don Gregory

CYCLE

85km 1950m

Day 1

Transfer to Fuerteventura

This morning we'll take the ferry across to Fuerteventura! Once we've arrived and settled at at the hotel we will head out on the bikes. This loop out to Cofete crosses the southern tip of the island, there are some tough short climbs and longer sections along the coast.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Occidental Jandía Royal

CYCLE

58km 990m

Day 1

Final epic ride

For our grand finale we will transfer to the town of Antigua in the centre of the Fuerteventura . From there we'll ride along the spine of the island with spectacular views on either side. The final 20kms are rolling gravel roads back to our hotel.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Occidental Jandía Royal

CYCLE

86km 1400m

Day 1

Departures

Sadly, it's time to say goodbye. Transfers are included to Fuerteventura Airport

EAT

Breakfast

SLEEP

Check-out

CYCLE

Rest!

THE TOUR
IN DETAIL

RIDE SUPPORT

Full Support

Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.

We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at designated feed zones. (Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle).

The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals.

Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.

All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.

HOTELS

Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change

Occidental Roca Negra

Located on the cliffs of Agaete & 2 mins away from saltwater rock pools. With newly renovated rooms, each with a balcony & stunning views of the coastline, a swimming pool, spa & restaurant this a perfect oasis to discover Gran Canaria

Hotel Don Gregory

With stunning sea views Hotel Don Gregory is ideally located to offer great beach access and links to the best cycling routes in the south of Gran Canaria

Occidental Jandía Royal Level

On the southern-most point of Fuerteventura the hotel is the ideal location to enjoy the last days of our trip

BIKE HIRE

THE GUIDES

Josep

Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He's a guide for Eat Sleep Cycle all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.

Details

LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION

HOW TO GET HERE

Fly to Las Palmas Airport, Gran Canaria

MEETING POINT

The first hotel

TIME

12 noon

DEPARTURE

Depart from Fuerteventura Airport

WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES

CYCLING

Full Support

ACCOMMODATION

4* hotels

FOOD

Breakfast, lunch and evening meals

TRANSFERS

Airport transfers are inlcude on the first and last day's of the tour.

BIKE RENTAL

Gravel bike rental not included

EAT SLEEP CYCLE LOCATION

ESC Canary Islands

From Gran Canaria to Tenerife and with amazing year-round weather, the Canary Islands are the perfect melting pot of challenging climbs, stunning coastal routes and never-ending winding roads. Conquer climbs such as the Valley of the Tears, Mont Teide and Pico de las Nieves, before refuelling with a plate of fresh fish and papas arrugas.

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to ride?

RESERVATION
& PAYMENT

If you have any questions about our tours, dates, or anything else, contact us here
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DEPOSIT

A deposit of €500 will secure your place on the tour.

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SECOND PAYMENT

50% is due 6 months before the departure of the tour.

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FINAL BALANCE

The final balance is due 2 months before the tour departure.

Single Occupancy:  PLUS €599
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FAQs

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What happens if I need to cancel the trip?

We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.

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Is the tour the right level for me?

We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!

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What about bikes? Can I hire one or should I bring my own?

We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!

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Is insurance included?

Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.

Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.

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