Brutal Chirche Climb

Brutal Chirche Climb – 38.5 km, 1,093 m elevation – cycling route Tenerife

Route at a glance

Distance38.5 km
Elevation1,093 m
Time1H35M
DifficultyModerate
Bike typeRoad bike
StartPuerto de Santiago

Route tags

  • Scenic
  • Climbs
  • Advanced
  • Epic

Recommended bike for this route

Lightweight carbon road bike with compact gearing (32–34t cassette) for Tenerife climbs.

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A short but savage loop featuring one of Tenerife's steepest paved climbs. This route is pure climbing firepower — ideal for riders who love pain, views, and brutal gradients.

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Planning your ride

Check weather and wind before you go — especially on Teide above 2,000 m. Start early to avoid heat, traffic, and afternoon trade winds. Download the GPX below and charge your GPS or phone.

Ride planning

Puerto de Santiago

7-day forecast · Canary Islands

Today

29°

Today

29°

21°

180%

Sun

32°

22°

140%

Mon

34°

25°

144%

Tue

36°

28°

144%

Wed

38°

30°

152%

Thu

36°

27°

132%

Fri

31°

25°

120%

Forecast for Puerto de Santiago (coast). Mountain and Teide conditions can differ — check Windy or AEMET before long climbs.

Detailed wind and mountain forecasts:WindyAEMETOpen-Meteo

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