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Teide from Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos, SpainRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

44 km
Distance
2,512 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
2,512 m
Distance
44 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km10 km20 km30 km40 km44 kmHighest point2,347 m at 44.3 kmStart0 kmFinish44 km

Route overview

Suitable for experienced climbers seeking a challenging 44 km ascent with over 2500m climbing.

44 km climb from Los Cristianos to 2346m near Teide, Spain with 2512m elevation gain.

The route starts at Los Cristianos (23m) and quickly reaches Oasis del Sur at 1.8 km. From 1 km there is a 29.3 km climb gaining 2176m at an average gradient of 7.4%, peaking at 17.1%. This climb follows main roads for 29.6 km, mostly on TF-21 for 24 km. The surface is 98% paved with 2% gravel or unpaved. After the initial climb, the route continues with a smaller 7.2 km ascent from 36.8 km gaining 335m at 4.7%. The road reaches a high point near 2346m at 43.9 km. The profile shows 80% of the route is climbing, 9% descending, and 11% flat. Steep sections include a 500m stretch at 16.1% gradient near 10.4 km. Along the way are several places: La Camella, Arona, Trevejos, and Vilaflor de Chasna. Facilities include cafes like Palmera (0.7 km), Aroma (8.6 km), Dulceria Vilaflor bakery (18.2 km), and cafes near the top. There are shops, petrol stations, bike shops, and toilets mostly near the start and around Vilaflor. The route includes 11.5 km from 28.2 to 39.7 km with no cafes, shops, or water.

Highlights

  • Climb from 23m to 2346m elevation
  • Steepest 500m at 16.1% gradient near 10.4 km
  • Passing through Vilaflor de Chasna at 18.3 km
  • Longest climb 29.3 km ascending 2176m

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. La Camella 6.3 km
  2. La Sabinita 7.3 km
  3. Sabinita Alta 8.2 km
  4. Arona 8.8 km
  5. Las Casas 9.3 km
  6. Trevejos 14.5 km
  7. Vilaflor de Chasna 18.3 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Oasis del Sur climb1 km29.3 km2176 m7.4 %17.1 %2199 m
Los Cristianos climb36.8 km7.2 km335 m4.7 %8.7 %2346 m

High point 2346 m at 43.9 km; low point 23 m.

Oasis del Sur climb · starts at 1 km

29.3 km at 7.4% · 2176 m
200400600800100012001400160018002000ELEVATION (M)8.1%11%13%14%15%11%11%4.7%3.8%5.4%5.5%4.2%8.2%7.1%7.2%7.0%8.1%7.4%5.7%7.1%7.5%6.3%6.2%1.3%0 km12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262729.1 kmDISTANCE (KM)Oasis del Sur climb · 2,196 mSTEEPEST 15.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Los Cristianos climb · starts at 36.7 km

7.1 km at 4.7% · 335 m
205021002150220022502300ELEVATION (M)4.6%3.6%3.6%6.8%5.6%0 km1234567.1 kmDISTANCE (KM)Los Cristianos climb · 2,346 mSTEEPEST 6.8%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
67% main road · 16% quiet street · 15% minor road · 2% path
Main roads
29.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
TF-21 (24 km), TF-51 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
80% climbing · 9% descending · 11% flat
Steep sections
24.6 km over 5% · 11.2 km over 8% · 5.9 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 16.1% at 10.4 km
Longest descent
3.8 km from 30.6 km, dropping 166 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmPlaya Los Cristianos · toilets · 210 m off route
  2. 0.7 kmPalmera · café · on the route
  3. 1 kmSupercor · supermarket · on the route
  4. 1 kmBP · petrol station · 50 m off route
  5. 1 kmBlesa · pharmacy · on the route
  6. 6.2 kmEstación de Servicio Disa La Camella · petrol station · on the route
  7. 6.4 kmSupermarket · 60 m off route
  8. 8.6 kmAroma · café · on the route
  9. 12 kmLa Escalona · supermarket · on the route
  10. 17.9 kmConsultorio Vilaflor · clinic · on the route
  11. 18.2 kmDulceria Vilaflor · bakery · on the route
  12. 18.2 kmSupermercado Vilaflor · convenience store · on the route
  13. 18.8 kmBiciBox · repair stand · on the route
  14. 27.9 kmToilets · 180 m off route
  15. 32.8 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  16. 39.7 kmCafetería Los Roques · café · 150 m off route
  17. 39.7 kmToilets · 160 m off route
  18. 43.9 kmCafeteria · café · 120 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0 km — Fred. Olsen Express terminal (ferry), 560 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 19.3 km — Pino de las dos Pernadas (attraction)
  • 23.3 km — Mirador de Vilaflor (viewpoint)
  • 28.2 km — Área Recreativa Las Lajas (picnic site)
  • 33.2 km — Mirador de Boca Tauce (viewpoint)
  • 37.7 km — Mirador del Llano de Ucanca (viewpoint)

At the start

  • Rincón del Pan · bakery · 70 m
  • Palmera · café · 240 m
  • Panaderia Croquant · patisserie · 110 m
  • Churrería Marcos · café · 140 m
  • Panaderia Ducleria · bakery · 320 m

At the finish

  • Cafeteria · café · 120 m
  • Cafetería Teleférico del Teide · restaurant · 110 m

Stay after this ride

  • Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide · hotel · 3.5 km from the finish
  • Zona de bivac · campsite · 3.6 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
3 h 10 min

Know before you go

  • 11.5 km without café, shop or water between 28.2 km and 39.7 km
  • 29.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • Steep gradient sections over 10%, max 17.1%
  • 2% gravel or unpaved surface

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.