🗺️ Route Overview

This is not just a ride—it’s a journey across Tenerife’s most iconic landscapes. The route climbs steadily through pine-covered slopes toward the stark beauty of Las Cañadas del Teide. Once at altitude, you glide through the lunar landscape of the national park before launching into a long, winding descent to La Orotava on the north side of the island.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there. After cruising the northern coastline, the ride turns back inland for the Carretera Monte del Agua climb, winding through laurel forests toward Buenavista. The finale is nothing short of legendary: the punishing hairpins of the Masca climb, followed by a descent into the cliffs above Los Gigantes that feels both earned and surreal.

📌 Highlights & Segments

• Chío to Teide (24.55 km | 5.5% avg): A long, iconic ascent through volcanic wilderness.

• Las Cañadas & Boca Tauce: Rolling high-altitude roads with panoramic views and lava flows.

• Teide to La Orotava (28.82 km | -5.7% avg): A sweeping descent into the green northern valleys.

• Monte del Agua Climb (11.73 km | 5.7% avg): Lush, cool forest roads winding into the hills.

• Masca Climb (4.03 km | 10.9% avg): One of Europe’s most dramatic and demanding ascents—tight, steep, and spectacular.

☕ Recommended Stops

• Las Cañadas del Teide: Breathe in the lunar silence and maybe stop for a quick coffee at the Parador.

• La Orotava: A charming historic town, perfect for lunch or a quick recharge.

• Buenavista del Norte: Last stop before the Masca wall—stock up and prepare your legs.

• Masca Viewpoint: A true reward for body and mind, with views that make the suffering worthwhile.

🚴‍♂️ Ride it Yourself

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