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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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Teide on Tenerife from northeast
Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
2,512 m
Distance
44 km
05001,0001,5002,0002,500m0 km10203044 km2,347 m · highest, at 44.3 kmStartFinish

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

On the road

  • Restaurant 0 km
  • Café 5 (Café) 0 km
  • Casa Tagoro (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Taberna Rustica (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Pizzeria Daccapo (Café) 0 km
  • The Italian Tapas (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Bubax (Restaurant) 0 km
  • El Burgado (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Restaurante Agua Marina (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Restaurante Abora (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Churrería Marcos (Café) 0 km
  • Oro di Napoli (Restaurant) 0 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
2004006008001,0001,2001,4001,6001,8002,000m8.1%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 km2345678910111213141516171819202122232425262729.1 km2,196 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
2,0502,1002,1502,2002,2502,300m4.6%3.6%3.6%6.8%5.6%0 km1234567.1 km2,346 msteepest 6.8%

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
3 h 10 min
Best months
all year — daily highs of 21–27 °C in those months

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.

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons