Canary Islands
2-week Cycling Camp

Canary Islands 2-week Cycling Camp

An incredible two week experience featuring the best of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Gomera

Not sure whether to choose the Gran Canaria Camp or the Tenerife & La Gomera Camp? Then why not do both.

Overview

Details

Next Departure

November 4th 2023

From

USD $6,490

Duration

16 days / 15 nights

Non-Rider Friendly

Yes

Rental Bike

USD $500

Ride Program

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Overview

Join our expert ride leaders in both Gran Canaria & Tenerife. We’ll take care of all the transfers between the islands – you just need to provide the legs for 2 weeks of intensive riding.

Included in the 2-week price are the following complimentary items:

  • complimentary rental bike for the second week in Tenerife
  • complimentary transfer from Gran Canaria to Tenerife
  • complimentary night at La Laguna Gran Hotel
  • complimentary dinner and breakfast at La Laguna Gran Hotel

In addition to all the rides on both of the individual weeks, you’ll also experience an extra epic ride through some of Tenerife’s most spectacular terrain in the Anaga Natural Park at the start of the Tenerife & La Gomera week.


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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation Hotel
01 Welcome to Gran Canaria! Hotel Occidental Roca Negra
02 The Coast & La Ruta de las Presas Hotel Occidental Roca Negra
03 The Infamous Valley of the Tears Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa
04 Ayacata & Fataga Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa
05 Tauropass Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa
06 Cruz de Tejeda Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa
07 Pico de las Nieves Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa
08 Tenerife & El Teide Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
09 Guia de Isora Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
10 Mount Teide from Los Gigantes Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
11 The spectacular cliff road to Masca Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
12 Anaga Natural Park Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
13 El Chirche Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
14 The island of La Gomera Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
15 The North Coast Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
16 Adios! Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
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Itinerary Detail

Day 1

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Welcome to Gran Canaria!

Your Cycling Camp starts at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport where our staff will meet you before the short transfer to the Hotel Cordial in Agaete.

 

After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in Gran Canaria, up the magnificent climb to El Sao.

Day 2

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The Coast & La Ruta de las Presas

A beautiful ride today with a mix of coastal cliff scenery and high mountains on the Ruta de las Presas.

 

From Agaete you’ll head south-west for 30km (19 miles) through the Tamadaba Natural Park along a spectacular road that clings to the cliffs, high above the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll want to stop at every corner for another photo – the views are that stunning! La Aldea signals the end of the coastal road and the beginning of the long climb to the central part of the island. The top lies 26km (16 miles) ahead at an altitude of 1,100m (3,600ft) – through some of the most incredible scenery on the island. From the top enjoy 20km (12 miles) of rolling terrain through forests and green fields before the long descent back to the hotel.

Day 3

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The Infamous Valley of the Tears

This is one of the most remarkable and challenging days you will ever spend on a bike. The Valley of the Tears route is one of the hardest rides on the island. This is epic Thomson terrain!

 

From the hotel in Agaete you’ll head inland to Fagajesto where you’ll join yesterday’s ride (in the opposite direction). At the Paralillo Reservoir a sharp left turn signals the start of the Valley of the Tears climb with initial ramps of over 15%. 10km (6 miles) of hurt lie ahead – but the views are amazing!

 

Just over the top of the climb you’ll be rewarded with a well deserved lunch stop in the cycling cafe in Ayacata – then a 35km (22 miles) descent to your next hotel in Puerto de Mogan.

Map & Profile

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5.4% HC
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Climbs

Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
2 El Sao (from Agaete) 01 54 6.1%
2 Presa del Paralillo (from La Aldea de San Nicolas) 02 52 5.4%
HC Pinos de Galdar (from Presa del Paralillo) 02 90 5.4%
1 Caideros (from Cueva de las Cruces) 03 65 5.8%
HC Valley of the Tears (from Presa del Paralillo) 03 132 9.4%
1 Cruz San Antonio (from Pie de la Cuesta) 04 74 6.9%
2 Ayacata (from Cruz San Antonio) 04 35 3.8%
3 Degollada de las Yeguas (from Camel Park) 04 23 4.1%
HC Tauropass (from Lomo Galeon) 05 65 4.5%
2 Degollada de La Aldea (from Pie de la Cuesta) 05 40 4.2%
2 Degollada de La Aldea (from La Aldea & Hoyo) 05 74 7.5%
1 Cruz San Antonio (from Pie de la Cuesta) 06 74 6.9%
2 Ayacata (from Cruz San Antonio) 06 35 3.8%
2 Cruz de Tejeda (from Tejeda) 06 50 5.9%
3 Llanos de la Pez (from Cruz de Tejeda) 06 37 5.6%
1 Alto de Fataga (from San Fernando) 07 77 5.1%
HC Pico de las Nieves (from Ingenio) 07 150 7.2%
HC El Teide (from La Esperanza) 08 93 4%
2 Guia de Isora (from San Juan) 09 54 5.8%
HC Mount Teide (from Los Gigantes) 10 125 4.6%
HC Alto de Arguayo (from San Juan) 11 79 5.6%
3 Puerto de Erjos (from Santiage del Teide) 11 30 5%
1 Monte Del Agua (from Buenavista del Norte) 11 63 5.8%
2 Masca Summit (from Masca) 11 91 11.1%
2 Cruce Bailadero (from San Andres) 12 78 6.7%
2 Taganana (from Roque de las Bodegas) 12 98 10%
2 La Ensillada (from Chamorga) 12 57 6.7%
2 Cruce Pico del Inglés (from Las Carboneras) 12 65 7.7%
2 Guia de Isora (from San Juan) 13 54 5.8%
2 El Chirche (from Guia de Isora) 13 88 11.6%
2 Alto de Arguayo (from Chio) 13 49 6.6%
2 Tunel Cumbre (from San Sebastian) 14 81 8.2%
2 Las Rosas (from Santa Catalina) 14 69 7%
HC Garajonay Cruce (from Vallehermoso) 14 108 7.4%
3 Pajarito (from Chipude) 14 29 4%
2 Masca Summit (from Los Gigantes) 15 59 6%
2 La Arenas (from Los Silos) 15 109 13.8%
1 Los Llanos (from Genoves) 15 71 6.3%
3 Alto de Arguayo (from Santiago del Teide) 15 34 6%
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Dates & Prices



Date Booking Status Availability Price / Per Person Single Supplement Non-rider Discount
2023
Nov 4 - 19
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USD $6,490
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Occidental Roca Negra

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    Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa

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    Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora

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    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 16 days / 15 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts (buffet)
    • All dinners (buffet)
    • 2 lunches (on arrival days in both Gran Canaria & Tenerife)
    • Transportation arrow
    • Arrival: Transfer from Las Palmas Airport to the Hotel Cordial in Agaete (approx. 45 minutes)
    • Departure: Transfer from the Hotel Palacio de Isora to Tenerife South airport (approx. 30 minutes)
    • Transfers from Gran Canaria to Tenerife
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • Minimum of 1 Support Van & 1 Ride Leader
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink arrow
    • Fresh fruit
    • Bottled water
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    • This trip is not eligible for our Frequent Rider Program
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 16 days / 15 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts (buffet)
    • All dinners (buffet)
    • 2 lunches (on arrival days in both Gran Canaria & Tenerife)
    • Transportation arrow
    • Arrival: Transfer from Las Palmas Airport to the Hotel Cordial in Agaete (approx. 45 minutes)
    • Departure: Transfer from the Hotel Palacio de Isora to Tenerife South airport (approx. 30 minutes)
    • Transfers from Gran Canaria to Tenerife
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • Minimum of 1 Support Van & 1 Ride Leader
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink arrow
    • Fresh fruit
    • Bottled water
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    • This trip is not eligible for our Frequent Rider Program

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport

    11:30am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Tenerife South Airport

    8:00am


    Rental Bikes

    Frame

    Felt FR Advanced

    Groupset

    2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed

    Weight

    7.7kg (size 53)

    Wheels

    Reynolds AR46 DB Custom

    Chainrings

    48x35

    Cassette

    10-33

    Sizes

    47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

    Price

    USD $500

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    Canary Islands 2-week Cycling Camp

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