Experience the best of Tenerife & El Hierro
Tenerife Gravel Tour
Think you know Tenerife? Think again. Discover incredible gravel cycling across the Teide crater and El Hierro to discover parts of these islands unknown to most. #Lovevelo #LoveCycling #Ridefurther
Gravel Cycling Holidays in Tenerife
What to Expect on This Trip
Embark on an exhilarating gravel cycling adventure across the majestic Teide crater and explore the island's hidden treasures, along with a trip over to El Hierro. Experience breathtaking landscapes and secluded trails that reveal these islands rarely seen by visitors. Whether you’re navigating rugged volcanic terrain or cruising along scenic coastal paths, each ride promises an unforgettable journey through the Canary Islands. Discover the lesser-known wonders of Tenerife El Hierro and redefine your perceptions of these incredible destinations.
This is a trip that goes from place to place
Your accommodation will be in great hotels, expertly picked for their locations and surroundings.
We have a variety of bikes for you to explore the area including flat bar hybrid bikes, e-bikes and road bikes.
We will provide you with airport transfers and luggage transfers to take you belongings from hotel to hotel.
As part of your cycling adventure, we will provide you with our curated set of digital routes. Just download to your Garmin or Wahoo, or navigate from your phone.
March & November Departures
Your Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Upon arrival in Tenerife South airport, you will be picked up and taken to the hotel, the 5* Barcelo in the south of the island. Check in, relax and enjoy your surroundings.
Day 2
67km total distance
Today your gravel route will take you to Palmar. You will ride through the dry south of the island over rocky terrain, in the south east of Tenerife. Mount Teide will loom over you for the entire ride and after around 20km, you will get a great view over La Gomera as you climb to the highest point of the ride. From there, it's a descent and then a mostly flat and undulating ride.
Day 3
67km total distance
Today you will ride the gravel routes of the north eastern coast. The ride starts in Chio, just north of Guia de Isora and the western ascent of Teide and heads towards the Masca Valley. When you reach Santiago del Teide, instead of descending into the valley, you will descend to Garachico on the northern coast.
Day 4
90km total distance
Today is one of the most beautiful days on the ride as you head through the northern coast. Your ride will take you through pine forests as you climb steadily for the first section of your ride, before plateauing and then descending after another burst uphill. Today is the longest day of the ride as you make your way to La Orotava.
Day 5
75km total distance
Today will see you ride gravel routes into Teide National Park and the crater. Most cyclist's who come to Tenerife never see this part of the island and it's pretty much undiscovered amongst tourists.
Day 6
105km total distance
Today is the longest day you will have in the saddle as you make your way out of the northern part of the crater, all the way to the southern coast. Your ride takes in over 100km with over 2,700m of climbing which is not to be underestimated on gravel roads. It's a spectacular day of riding through breathtaking scenery.
Day 7
77km total distance
Today is your final day on the bike and see you start your ride in Vilaflor, the highest town in Spain and ride back to the northern coast. Today is a shorter ride than the last few days but still takes on 2,000m of climbing.
Day 8
Today you will be taken back to the airport for your return flight home from your cycling holiday in Tenerife.
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Whether you're a keen road cyclist, enjoy riding an e-bike or hybrid bike, or want to get your family more active, we have the perfect cycling holiday for you.
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