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An incredible two week experience featuring the best of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Palma
Not sure where to ride in the Canary Islands? Then join our exclusive camp and ride on 3 islands: La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria!
Join our expert ride leaders in La Palma, Tenerife & Gran Canaria. We’ll take care of all the transfers between the islands – you just need to provide the legs for 2 weeks of intensive riding.
Daily itinerary
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Itinerary
Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | ||
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01 | Welcome to La Isla Bonita! La Palma | ||||
02 | Mirador de la Cumbre | ||||
03 | Parque Natural de la Cumbre Vieja | ||||
04 | Roque de los Muchachos | ||||
05 | Parque Natural de las Nieves | ||||
06 | Alpe Huez Canario, El Taucho | ||||
07 | Anaga Natural Park | ||||
08 | The spectacular cliff road to Masca | ||||
09 | Teide from los Realejos | ||||
10 | Lomo del Peñol | ||||
11 | The Coast & La Ruta de las Presas | ||||
12 | Vamos a Mogan Playa! | ||||
13 | Tauropass, Ayacata, Fataga & Ayaguares | ||||
14 | Playa de Tasarte | ||||
15 | Pico de las Nieves | ||||
16 | El Chorrilo, Cruz de Tejeda, Lollipop | ||||
17 | Adios! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Welcome to La Isla Bonita! La Palma
The trip starts in earnest tomorrow but we’ve booked you into the Parador de la Palma, this evening so you can arrive at any time, check-in and relax. The hotel is situated just 10 minutes from La Palma Airport.
Our staff will meet you after breakfast tomorrow morning.
Day 2
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Mirador de la Cumbre
bienvenidos a La Palma today it’s our first ride in this epic trip, today’s ride its a gentle warm-up ride with our first real climb, Mirador de la Cumbre true HC on our first short ride, short but intense!
Day 3
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Parque Natural de la Cumbre Vieja
The first of your long rides and no better way to kick things off than the road got Monte de la Luna a gentle road going up to 20k an average of 3%. We’ll continue heading south until the shouts point La Palma, Las Salinas de Fuencaliente. after that point we have the ¨falter section of the Isla of la Palma, so enjoy it.
Remember you are on a Thomson trip, we have three climbs In a row, with some spacy sections!
Day 4
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Roque de los Muchachos
Today’s ride we can call the queen stage, we have one of the most challenging climbs world wide 45k and almost 3.000 meters of climbing.
Day 5
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Parque Natural de las Nieves
Day 6
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Alpe Huez Canario, El Taucho
Welcome back to the Palace and Tenerife! after today’s transfer from la Palma, we have planed a really gentle ride, only two climbs on today’s ride, the ¨Banna Climb¨ and the ¨Alpe Huez¨ Canario! You will see why we called like that! be ready to do a few switchbacks!
Very important don’t miss the infinity pool! Mojito party just after our recovery ride!
Day 7
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Anaga Natural Park
A stunning ride today through the Anaga Natural Park in the north-east of the island.
To get to this remote part of the island you’ll have a short transfer to San Andres, where the ride starts with the 1st of 4 spectacular climbs. Enjoy the mix of sea and mountain scenery as you ride through vast forests, high cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, craggy peaks and remote mountain villages.
Local riders claim this is the most beautiful ride on Tenerife – we’ll let you be the judge.
Day 8
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The spectacular cliff road to Masca
Today you’ll head for the north shore of the island. The ride starts the same as the warm-up ride, with the climb to Guia de Isora but then continues climbing to the Alto de Arguayo and eventually to the Puerto de Erjos.
Enjoy the stunning views from the switchbacks on the descent from El Tanque which takes us to the North Shore of the island. You’ll ride along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to Buenavista del Norte where the spectacular cliff road takes us through Masca to Santiago del Teide. This is one of the most impressive and dramatic roads you’ll ever ride, with incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean hundreds of metres below. Save something in the tank for the climb out of Masca, it’s unbelievably beautiful – but also unbelievably steep!
Day 9
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Teide from los Realejos
Today you’ll head for the north shore of the island. The ride starts the same as the warm-up ride, with the climb to Guia de Isora but then continues climbing to the Alto de Arguayo and eventually to the Puerto de Erjos.
Our third climb and the last one of today’s ride its el Moun Teide, El Teide from los Realejos it’s a really long climb, 41km and 2.140m of climbing, it’s probably the most quiet way to make it to the top of Tenerife, enjoy the views of the Volcano, you will see a really nice panoramic view.
Day 10
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Lomo del Peñol
Bienvenidos a Gran Canaria after a short ferry ride, we are back to Gran Canaria our last Isla on this epic trip. Today’s ride it’s a short ride with only one climb. enjoy and safe the energy for the las week!
Day 11
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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 12
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Vamos a Mogan Playa!
On today’s ride we’ll cross from the north of Gran Canaria to the south of this amazing cycling paradise. We can divide today’s ride in two parts, the friest 40k is going uphill and last 48km and the las 48km going downhill!
Day 13
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Tauropass, Ayacata, Fataga & Ayaguares
From the hotel you’ll head along the coast then inland towards Baranquillo Andres. Keep your eyes open as this is the road most frequented by the many pros who train on the island.
At the 25km (15 miles) mark, the climbing starts with the steady climb to Barranquillo. Enjoy this section of the climb, after Barranquillo you’ll take a narrow, much steeper road with pitches between 10 and 15%.
After a coffee-stop in Ayacata you’ll descend through San Bartolome and Fataga to the coast. Beware of the few short, ambush climbs on the descent, especially the final climb to Degollada de las Yeguas. A final 30km (19 miles) along the coast closes off the ride.
On Today’s rode we have another bonus climb, Ayaguares, we know you signed for an epic trip and your standard ara wy above the average cyclist!
Day 14
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Playa de Tasarte
After the long rides of the past 3 days, you’ll have a shorter ride today and rest up for the final 2 big days of riding.
It may be a short ride but it has its challenges!
we have two climbs on todays ride, la Degollada, perfect gentle climb for shining your legs and the ride up for playa de Tasarte, that one have some spicy sections!
Day 15
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Pico de las Nieves
Today on the menu as main course we have one of the most challenging climb on the island (and one of the toughest climbs in all of Europe), the brutal climb to Pico de las Nieves from Ingenio. Starting just above sea level, the summit tops out after 23km (14 miles) at 1,900m (6,200ft). It’s a tough one – but at the top, you are rewarded with stunning views of Tenerife’s El Teide in the distance. Keep your eyes open at the summit, we often meet pro riders out training on this great climb.
Day 16
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El Chorrilo, Cruz de Tejeda, Lollipop
Today’s ride takes you right into the centre of the island. The first 60km (37 miles) are just stunning with the climb to Cruz San Antonio followed by the climb to Ayacata.
After a coffee-stop in Ayacata you’ll continue climbing to the beautiful village of Tejeda which is classified in the list of “pueblos mas bonitos de Espana” (the most beautiful villages in Spain). But before that we save it a surprise, A bonus climb call el Chorrilo, don’t worry it’s just a road going up!
From Tejeda the climbing continues with our staff’s favourite climb in Gran Canaria, the climb to Cruz de Tejeda and on to Los Llanos. From Los Llanos enjoy the 40km (25 miles) descent back to the hotel.
In the evening, join us at the hotel bar where beers and cocktails are in order to toast a fantastic week of riding!
Day 17
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Adios!
Unfortunately, your 2 weeks on the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Palma have come to an end.
Our shuttle will drop you off at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport.
Map & Profile
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Mirador de la Cumbre from La Cruz |
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Monte de Luna from Breña Baja |
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El Charco Playa de la Puntalarga |
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Mirador de la Cumbrecita from la Laguna |
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Llano de Jable from la Rosa |
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Roque de los Muchachos from Santa Cruz de La Palma |
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Llano de Jable from la Rosa |
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Guia de Isora from San Juan |
5.8% | 2 | |||
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El Taucho from la Hoya Grande |
9% | 1 | |||
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Cruce Bailadero from San Andres |
6.7% | 2 | |||
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Taganana from Roque de las Bodegas |
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La Ensillada from Chamorga |
6.7% | 2 | |||
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Cruce Pico del Inglés from Las Carboneras |
7.7% | 2 | |||
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Alto de Arguayo from San Juan |
5.6% | HC | |||
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Puerto de Erjos from Los Gigantes |
6% | HC | |||
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Monte Del Agua from Buenavista del Norte |
5.8% | 1 | |||
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Masca Summit from Masca |
11.1% | 2 | |||
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Santiago del Teide from Los Gigantes |
6.4% | HC | |||
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Puerto de Erjos from Santiage del Teide |
5% | 3 | |||
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Mount Teide from Los Realejos |
5.2% | HC | |||
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Lomo del Peñol from El Roque |
-33% | HC | |||
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Presa del Paralillo from La Aldea de San Nicolas |
5.4% | 2 | |||
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Pinos de Galdar from Presa del Paralillo |
5.4% | HC | |||
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Pinos de Galdar from Presa del Paralillo |
5.4% | HC | |||
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Tauropass from Lomo Galeon |
4.5% | HC | |||
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Ayacata from Cruz San Antonio |
3.8% | 2 | |||
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Alto de Fataga from San Fernando |
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Ayaguares from Pepeoil |
4% | 3 | |||
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Degollada de La Aldea from Pie de la Cuesta |
4.2% | 2 | |||
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Tasarte from Playa de Tasarte |
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Cruz San Antonio from Pie de la Cuesta |
6.9% | 1 | |||
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Ayacata from Cruz San Antonio |
3.8% | 2 | |||
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El Chorrillo from el Chorillo |
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Cruz de Tejeda from Tejeda |
5.9% | 2 | |||
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Llanos de la Pez from Cruz de Tejeda |
5.6% | 3 | |||
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Hotels
Parador de La Palma
Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
Hotel Occidental Roca Negra
Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa
Pick-up and Drop-off
Arrival
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La Palma Airport |
Departure
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
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What's included
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Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Energy bars, gels and sports drink
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Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Energy bars, gels and sports drink
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