Cycle the roads of the beautiful Tenerife, including the ascent of Mount Teide
Cycling in Tenerife should be on the bucket-list of every cyclist, and there’s a reason professional cyclists flock to Tenerife for off-season training. It’s a stunning location with good weather, great food, stunning views, and the ability to get your cycling fitness ready for the upcoming spring season.
This tour allows groups to separate each day, covering different distances depending on how you feel. Most cyclists will be riding road bikes, and use this as a way of getting a great week of training while enjoying Spanish hospitality, food, and wine!
This original cycling tour in Tenerife covers 6 days of cycling around the island, with 2 ascents up to the famous Mt Teide 2,350m.
Nice weather all year round and perfect road conditions will make this tour an unforgettable cycling experience!
Highlights of the Tenerife Road Cycling Tour
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Tenerife Road Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
Welcome to Tenerife! Settle into your hotel and get ready for your adventure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Los Cristianos
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Warm Up Ride to Vilaflor
This day will be the regular warm up ride to Vilaflor and to ensure everyone has brought their climbing legs with them and that their bike is ready for the week ahead. Coffee stop in Vilafor 1,400m altitude.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Los Cristianos
Distance: Long option: 65km, 1,450m of ascent
Short option: 50km, 1,000m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Ascent to Mt Teide
First ascent of the week to Mt Teide from the West of the island. A steady climb 5-6% all the time on a perfect tarmac condition and an amazing volcanic landscapes.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Los Cristianos
Distance: Long option: 100km, 2,500m of ascent
Medium option: 80km, 2,300m of ascent
Short option: 65km, 1,400m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Ride to Tempus Bodega
Fantastic an easy day to the East part of the island doing our usual ride out to TEMPUS Bodega to sample a local Canarian lunch & wine tasting.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Los Cristianos
Distance: Long option: 75km, 1,500m of ascent
Medium option: 65km, 1,400m of ascent
Short option: 55km, 1,000m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Second Ascent to Mt Teide
Second ascent of the week to Mt Teide from the South up to Vilaflor and carry on to El Teide. We´ll stop for a coffee break at the top before going down the same way to the hotel. This is a real challenge of the week.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Los Cristianos
Distance: Long option: 120km, 3,000m of ascent
Medium option: 105km, 2,400m of ascent
Short option: 75km, 1,500m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 North West of the Island
We´ll ride over Chio in the North West of the Island, descending the iconic switchbacks to the beautiful village of Masca before we continue to the coastal town of Garachico where we will tackle the stunning and quiet Las Cruces climb the ride will finish. After that we will transfer to Mama Delgado for the Paella Party.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Santa Cruz
Distance: Long option: 60km, 1,600m of ascent
Medium option: 50km, 1,400m of ascent
Short option: 40km, 1,000m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 7 North East of the Island
We´ll explore the North East of the island and cycle the Bailadero climb up to the Unesco Biosphere Reserve of the Anaga Natural Park. Anaga is a highland of mountains with sharp peaks and deep ravines covered with carpets of laurel trees and dotted with charming hamlets, a stunning ride which offers magnificent views across the island and over to Mt Teide in the distance. Descending into the Unesco World Heritage city of La Laguna we will stop for lunch before finishing the ride back at the Capital of Teneriofe(Santa Cruz).
Overnight Location: Hotel in Santa Cruz
Distance: Long option: 70km, 1,900m of ascent
Medium option: 55km, 1,400m of ascent
Short option: 45km, 1,000m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure Day
Today is the day you’ll have to say goodbye to the island. The tour concludes after the breakfast, when you’ll be transferred to the airport.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Tenerife Road Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour is always run as a shared tour where you would be joining a group on a fixed departure dates. The prices below are per person sharing a double room:
Accommodation on Tenerife Road Cycling Tour
This tour is based in 4-star hotels with good amenities and ensuite rooms. The standard rooms are double. You have an option to update the hotel for the first five nights in Los Christianos for and extra charge.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Standard Accommodation
Paradise Park in Los Cristianos ★★★★
Paradise Park in Los Cristianos offers a blissful retreat amidst Tenerife's vibrant landscape, combining modern comfort, stunning views, and a wealth of amenities for an unforgettable stay.
Hotel AC Marriott in Santa Cruz
Hotel AC Marriott in Santa Cruz presents a stylish urban retreat, blending modern sophistication, top-notch amenities, and a convenient location in the heart of Santa Cruz for a luxurious stay on the vibrant island of Tenerife.
Upgraded Accommodation
Hotel H10 Big Sur in Los Cristianos ★★★★
Hotel H10 Big Sur in Los Cristianos: a sophisticated seaside escape, combining modern elegance, breathtaking ocean views, and impeccable service for a relaxing and luxurious stay in Tenerife.
Hotel AC Marriott in Santa Cruz
Hotel AC Marriott in Santa Cruz presents a stylish urban retreat, blending modern sophistication, top-notch amenities, and a convenient location in the heart of Santa Cruz for a luxurious stay on the vibrant island of Tenerife.
What’s Included in the Tenerife Road Cycling Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included. Some snacks will be available during the rides. Paella lunch party on day 6 is included too.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. You have an option to upgrade your accommodation for the first 5 nights of the tour.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes airport transfers, as well as full support on the road.
Also included
- Coaching and technical tips
- 2-3 experienced ride leaders on every stage
- Experienced mechanic
- Support-van
- Briefings, TBT daily maps, cue sheets and elevation profiles for each stage
- Private bike storage
- Paella party
Not included
- Dinners while in Santa Cruz
- Any personal expenses
- Getting to and from Tenerife
- Any meals not listed as included
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Bike rental:
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- Road bike
- VIP road bike
- E-bike
- Upgraded e-bike
- Upgrade the accommodation while in Los Cristianos
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