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.
Enjoy the best views of the whole island of Gran Canaria from el Pico de la Nieves. This challenging ascent is considered by some to be the toughest climb in Europe, with percentages of up to 23% and gaining over 1,500 m in elevation. However, as with all mountains climbs worth tackling, the views from the road and especially from the summit are breath-taking, offering panoramic vistas of Gran Canaria and on a clear day, across to nearby Tenerife!
Tenerife’s silhouette is dominated by the mighty Mount Teide, which rises to an impressive 3,718 m, making it the highest peak in Spain. The mountain is in fact an active volcano, although its last eruption was in 1909. In terms of cycling, it is a mecca for professional and well-seasoned cyclists who want to work on their climbing and descending, and there are several routes to the top from different points on the island. The views while ascending this mighty mount will not disappoint, with the chance to see the cliffs of Los Gigantes and the Chinyero lava flows, not to mention the stunning views across to the nearby islands, such as La Palma and Gran Canaria.
A true Gran Canarian climb this is a beast that will push any rider to their limits but provide reward in equal measure with constantly changing, spectacular vistas. The climb starts with grades of 25% and this sets the tone for the challenge ahead.
Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.
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.
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