DIFFICULTY

6/10

DAYS

2

2022 - Start at the parking just after Bocas de Tauce and cycle towards Parador de las Canadas (2.187) in the heart of the Teide National Park. In the first part is a small climb to Izana top (2.356 m) and then you plunge through the clouds into the Canarian pine forest towards Santa Cruz. Cycle during 100 km parallel to the shore at ca. 700 m altitude direction Granadilla di Abona from where you start descending towards the most southern village of the island Palm Mar.

HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE TRIP

Boca de Tauce volcanic landscape > 0 km
Teleferico del Teide > 3 Km
Izana summit near telescopes > 12 Km

Mirador de Ayosa > 19 Km

Guimar ruines > 52 Km

Grandilla di Abona > 135 Km

Palm Mar > 178 Km

BEST TIME

Tenerife is an island where spring temperatures occur even in December.
The moderate temperatures (10°) at 2000 m allow you to cycle with just a light jacket. In midst of summer temperatures rise to 30°C at ca. 500 m altitude. Few water possibilities in the N.P. but many water supplies in the villages as you proceed your downhill.

CAMPING

It is not allowed to camp in Las Canadas but you will find possibilities in the forest Montana Colorada or canyons / barrancos outside the park along the way. Take your bivy or tent during winter time as dawn will wet your sleeping bag in the morning.

SUPPLIES

Tenerife has all West-European facilities for food/drinks you can dream of.
Even in small villages you will find the most basic ingredients to prepare your evening dinner. Of course you can alway enter a bar to taste tapas or join the locals for the meal of the day in or just enter a local restaurant and order the daily platter.