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Santiago del Teide – La Orotava

Santiago del Teide, Canary Islands, SpainRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Ridden on 27th July 2023

150 km
Distance
3,731 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

3,731 m over 150 km

Route overview

Experienced cyclists prepared for a long route with significant climbing over 3731m.

149.9km loop from Santiago del Teide with 3731m climbing in the Canary Islands, Spain.

Starting near Santiago del Teide at sea level around Puerto Santiago and Playa de la Arena, the route features an initial steep climb of 1.2km at 8.1% average gradient reaching 213m elevation. The first half of the ride accounts for 92% of the total 3731m climbing. Passing through villages like Tamaimo, Arguayo, and Santiago del Teide itself, the route continues on ascending terrain with varying elevations through numerous hamlets such as Erjos and Los Majanos. Beyond the halfway mark, the route moves towards towns like Los Realejos and La Orotava, past suburbs and villages including La Zamora, La Guancha, and Pinolere. Climbing remains significant with multiple peaks nearby such as Montaña Picón del Pelado (1168m) and nearby elevations exceeding 1100m. The route peaks near 222m altitude at around 132km before descending back towards the start area near Puerto Santiago and Playa de la Arena, ending close to 118m elevation.

Highlights

  • Initial 1.2km climb at 8.1% average gradient
  • Passes through Santiago del Teide village
  • Route loops through La Orotava town
  • Peaks near 222m elevation at 132km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Tamaimo 5.2 km
  2. Arguayo 6.5 km
  3. El Retamar 8.5 km
  4. Las Manchas 9.2 km
  5. El Molledo 9.7 km
  6. Santiago del Teide 10.7 km
  7. Casas Altas 12.7 km
  8. Valle de Arriba 12.9 km
  9. Las Hoyas 12.9 km
  10. Los Partidos de Franquis 14.6 km
  11. Erjos 15.2 km
  12. San José de Los Llanos 16.2 km
  13. Ruigómez 16.5 km
  14. La Montañeta 20.5 km
  15. Los Majanos 22.5 km
  16. La Vega 23 km
  17. Las Canales 24.1 km
  18. Boquín 24.5 km
  19. Cruz del Camino 25.3 km
  20. El Amparo 25.6 km
  21. Cortelanado 25.6 km
  22. Icod de los Vinos 27.1 km
  23. San Felipe 27.6 km
  24. Santa Bárbara 29.2 km
  25. La Mancha 30.4 km
  26. Buen Paso 31 km
  27. Hoya Ana Díaz 31.9 km
  28. Las Sorribas 32.5 km
  29. Hoya Los Pablos 32.8 km
  30. Las Longueras 32.8 km
  31. Las Crucitas 32.8 km
  32. El Convento 32.8 km
  33. Las Montañetas 32.8 km
  34. Llano de Méndez 33.2 km
  35. El Pinalete 33.5 km
  36. La Cañada 34 km
  37. El Farrobo 34.5 km
  38. La Guancha 35 km
  39. Lomo Blanco 35.2 km
  40. San José 35.5 km
  41. Lomo Guanche 35.5 km
  42. Los Quevedos 36.4 km
  43. La Vera 36.9 km
  44. Fuente del Bardo 38.7 km
  45. El Mazapé 40.3 km
  46. Icod El Alto 40.6 km
  47. El Terrero 40.6 km
  48. La Gallinera 40.6 km
  49. Lomo Márquez 40.6 km
  50. Lomo de los Ajos 41.1 km
  51. El Lance 41.6 km
  52. Tigaiga 42.2 km
  53. Barroso 42.5 km
  54. La Alzadilla 43 km
  55. Madre Juana 43.2 km
  56. Palo Blanco 43.8 km
  57. La Azadilla 44.3 km
  58. Realejo Bajo 45.3 km
  59. Los Realejos 45.3 km
  60. La Carrera 45.3 km
  61. El Jardín 46.7 km
  62. La Cruz Santa 47 km
  63. La Zamora 47 km
  64. La Grimona 47 km
  65. La Puente 47.2 km
  66. La Cartaya 47.2 km
  67. La Marzagana 47.5 km
  68. Casa Nieves 48.1 km
  69. La Zapatera 48.4 km
  70. El Moñigal 48.4 km
  71. La Perdoma 48.6 km
  72. La Luz 48.8 km
  73. La Arbeja 48.8 km
  74. El Calvario 49 km
  75. Las Candías 49.3 km
  76. El Majuelo 49.3 km
  77. El Ratiño 49.9 km
  78. La Habanera 49.9 km
  79. La Quinta 50.2 km
  80. San Antonio 50.5 km
  81. San Miguel 50.8 km
  82. Cruz de los Martillos 50.8 km
  83. El Monturrio 51.1 km
  84. La Vizcaina 51.1 km
  85. La Orotava 52.1 km
  86. Dehesa Baja 52.1 km
  87. El Mayorazgo 52.1 km
  88. Dehesa Alta 53 km
  89. La Florida 53.2 km
  90. Hacienda Perdida 54.3 km
  91. El Sauce 55.1 km
  92. Colombo 55.6 km
  93. Pinolere 56 km
  94. Los Cominos 56 km
  95. El Bebedero 56.3 km
  96. Cañeño 57.4 km
  97. Chasna 58.6 km
  98. Bebedero Alto 60.7 km
  99. Cruz de Tea 61 km
  100. Aguamansa 61.5 km
  101. El Portillo 76.5 km
  102. El Portillo Alto 78 km
  103. Chío 123.8 km
  104. Los Gigantes 133 km

On the road

  • Mirador de Archipenque (Café) 0 km
  • Viewpoint 0 km
  • Mirador de Archipenque (Viewpoint) 0.4 km
  • Vista Mar (Café) 0.4 km
  • Casa Edu (Restaurant) 0.6 km
  • Viewpoint 4.1 km
  • Disa (Fuel station) 5.2 km
  • Tamay (Restaurant) 5.4 km
  • Vista Guama (Restaurant) 6.3 km
  • Restaurant (Restaurant) 8.5 km
  • Higo Pico Flower Café (Café) 8.5 km
  • El Patio (Restaurant) 10.4 km

Climbs

Starts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
0 km1.2 km94 m8.1 %9.2 %213 m

High point 222 m at 131.7 km; low point 118 m. Passes beneath Ñifa, Guama, Risco de la Punta.

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
9½–13½ hours riding
Season
July with temperatures around 24°C.

Know before you go

  • Steep initial climb with max gradient 9.2%
  • No water or cafes listed beyond early section

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