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Teide from Los Cristianos

44 km road cycling route2,512 m climbing3 h 10 minGPX

Los Cristianos, Spain · Road

A mountainous 44 km road cycling route from Los Cristianos through Oasis del Sur, La Camella and La Sabinita, with 2,512 m of climbing over the Oasis del Sur climb and the Los Cristianos climb.

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.

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At a glance

Best for
Short, climbing-heavy rides for fit, experienced riders
Distance
44.3 km
Point to point
Elevation gain
2,512 m
57 m per km
Riding time
3 h 10 min
moving time, estimated
Difficulty
Hard
Bike
Road bike
Surface
Paved
Best months
all year
Los Cristianos climate, 10 years
Navigation
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Start → finish
Los Cristianos

Map and elevation profile

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 description

  1. Los Cristianos
  2. Oasis del Sur climbkm 1
  3. Oasis del Surkm 2
  4. La Camellakm 6
  5. La Sabinitakm 7
  6. Aronakm 9
  7. Las Casaskm 9
  8. Trevejoskm 15
  9. Los Cristianos climbkm 37

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.

Why ride this route?

  • Climbs the Oasis del Sur climb (29.3 km at 7.4 %) and the Los Cristianos climb (7.1 km at 4.7 %).
  • Tops out at 2,346 m, 43.9 km in.

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 route line, the Copernicus elevation model 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

Climbs in ride order: where each starts, what this ride climbs, and the full named ascent
ClimbStarts atOn this rideFull ascentTop on this ride
Oasis del Sur climb1 km29.3 km · 2176 m · 7.4 % · max 17.1 %29.3 km · 2176 m · 7.4 %2199 m
Los Cristianos climb36.8 km7.2 km · 335 m · 4.7 % · max 8.7 %7.1 km · 335 m · 4.7 %2346 m

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

On this ride: the part this route climbs, cut from its own elevation profile. Full ascent: the whole named climb, measured the same way on every ride that uses it (its climb page).

Oasis del Sur climb · full ascent, 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 · full ascent, 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%

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

About this route

Route line
Routed on OpenStreetMap roads with bicycle routing, then measured like a recorded ride.
Elevation
Recalculated from the Copernicus GLO-90 terrain model every 50 m, not the device’s barometer.
Best months
Ten years of ERA5 weather for Los Cristianos (Open-Meteo).
GPX
Generated from the route line: track points only, no timestamps or personal data.
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