Route overview
The Teide climb from the south is a bucket-list ascent through pine forest into high-altitude lava fields.
Teide Climb
Elevation profile
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Route at a glance
| Distance | 85,1 Km |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,163 m |
| Time | 3H31M |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Bike type | Road bike |
| Start | Puerto de Santiago |
Route tags
- Climbs
- Teide
- Volcanic
- Advanced
- Epic
Recommended bike for this route
Endurance road bike with low gears — essential for long Teide ascents and altitude.
Rent the right bike in TenerifeFrom the ocean to the volcano — a legendary high-altitude ascent through Tenerife's pine forest and lava fields.
Distance
85,1 Km
Elevation
2,163 m
Est. time
3H31M
Difficulty
Hard / epic
Road type
Volcanic highway
Best bike
Endurance road bike
Climb difficulty
Long steady grades with sections over 8%. Weather changes quickly above 2,000 m.
Road conditions
Wide roads but exposed to wind and cold at altitude.
Best stops & viewpoints
Vilaflor, Chío, Teide National Park viewpoints.
Recommended gearing
Compact with 34t cassette essential.
Best time to ride
Very early start; afternoon wind common on the mountain.
Who this route is for
Fit riders training for sportives or altitude camps.
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