The transfer to the airport is over. We will check our luggage at the airport and at 5:50 we will fly to Gran Canaria. We are scheduled to land on the island at 9:30. At the airport we will pick up our luggage, bikes, rented escort vehicles, transfer to our hotel in Playa del Ingles and have a well-deserved lunch once we arrive at the hotel. We will use the afternoon to assemble our bikes, collect our rental bikes, walk to the Dunas de Maspalos Nature Reserve and, if desired, take a preliminary lap of Gran Canaria before the evening.

After a long day on the road, we’ll have dinner at one of the local restaurants and take a stroll through probably the most touristy part of Gran Canaria – Playa del Ingles.

The third day of your Gran Canaria cycling adventure will offer unforgettable views and challenging climbs. From Maspalomas, we will cycle along the coast towards Santa Agueda, where the route will start to climb gently towards the climb to Soria. The road winds past terraced plantations and cliffs, with the Atlantic Ocean glistening in the background. At the top, we’ll enjoy a local speciality at the bar – freshly squeezed mango juice, a real reward for the kilometres. We’ll continue on to Barranquilla Andres, where we’ll tackle the steepest part of the climb. Your heart will start to race, but the views of deep gorges and distant peaks will soften the effort. Then we’ll experience one of the most spectacular descents on the island, where the road winds like a snake towards the seaside town of Mogan. Numerous sharp bends, rocky cliffs and views of the blue sea will make the experience unique.

In the seaside town of Mogan, you will have a refreshment stop with sweet and salty snacks to recharge your batteries for the next climb. The route will take us towards Veneguera, where the road will turn up again, but you will be rewarded with views of the wild landscape and the famous rock formations of Los Azulejos de Veneguera. Here, the rocks shimmer in shades of blue and green, adding a touch of natural beauty to our day.

The descent past these picturesque rocks will lead us to our final destination in La Aldea de San Nicolás de Tolentino, where we will finish our cycling. The rest of the afternoon is free, with the opportunity to refresh yourself at the hotel complex’s swimming pool and have dinner at one of the local restaurants.

Day 5 of the cycling journey will be a real test of strength and endurance, taking us on the toughest stage before a well-deserved rest. We will start in the village of San Nicolás, where we will reverse the previous day’s route and head towards the Tejeda water reservoir. There we will start the legendary climb to the Valley of Tears, so called by cyclists for a reason – a 10.5 kilometre long steep climb that will bring us 970 vertical metres of ascent. From the first metres onwards, we will feel the weight of the challenge, but every turn will bring a sense of achievement and a proximity to the summit.

A well-deserved refreshment stop will be waiting for us at the top to replenish our energy reserves. After a short descent, a new challenge will follow – the climb to the highest peak in Gran Canaria, Pico de Las Nieves, which rises 1,949 metres above sea level. If the weather cooperates, we’ll be able to admire the magnificent views of the Atlantic from the top and even see Mount Teide on neighbouring Tenerife. Photography will be compulsory – to commemorate the summit and the highest point of our cycling journey.
Then we will start the long and technically demanding descent to the north of the island, where short climbs will test our tired legs. We will finish our cycling by the sea in Sardina del Norte. Congratulations! We will have conquered the hardest stage and truly deserve a day of rest.

After a successful recovery, our cycling journey will move into the second half. Day 6 will take us on a circular ride through the green northern part of the island. We will start in Sardina del Norte, where the route will immediately take us into a rugged landscape with climbs and descents to wake up our legs.

The opening 40 kilometres will offer varied views of the northern part of the island, where lush vegetation, terraced plantations and villages with traditional houses create a true idyll. After this eventful stage, we will arrive in the village of Teror, famous for its cobbled streets and beautiful basilica. From here, the climb will begin in earnest towards the Mirador Astronomico de Pinos de Gáldar, which lies at an altitude of 1,545 metres.

The climb will be long and challenging, with sharp switchbacks, but every turn will bring new views of green valleys and the distant Atlantic Ocean. After 61 kilometres, we will reach the summit, where we will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the northern coast and the island’s forested interior. Here we will also be able to admire the starry sky, as Mirador is known as one of the best places for stargazing.

From here, we will descend 35 kilometres back to Sardina del Norte, where we will end the day with dinner in a local restaurant, full of good impressions and new memories.

The last real cycling day in Gran Canaria is upon us, and it will be the end of our journey around the island in style. After a hotel breakfast, we’ll head uphill from Vecindaria to Santa Lucia de Tirajana, where climbs will take us towards the highest peaks of the island.

For those who still feel energetic, there is the option of an extension to the well-known Pico de las Nieves, where you will be able to climb Gran Canaria’s highest point one last time. For the rest of us, we will continue towards the climb/descent of Sorio, which you will recognise from the first day of our trip. This will be the end of the hardest climbs of the day, as after 37 kilometres the steep gradients will be mostly behind us.

From there it will be rugged terrain with constant ups and downs, which can be described as a cycling “seesaw”: down up, down down up, down down down up, down down down. The road will take us through picturesque valleys and mountains before we reach the last long descent.

Our tour will end in Maspalomas, where we will return to the starting point of our cycling trip. Ending up by the sea will be the perfect moment to relax and enjoy the end of an unforgettable adventure that has taken us through some of the most scenic and challenging routes of Gran Canaria.