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DISCOVER HOW GREAT IS TO RIDE IN THE CANARY ISLANDS WITH SFIDA CYCLING
We are pleased to introduce our SFIDA trip to the Canary Islands.
This destination is truly unique. The Canary Islands, an archipelago located off the northern coast of Africa, belong to Spain and comprise seven stunning islands.
Though most of the islands offer incredible rides, our trip will focus on Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
In Gran Canaria, we will climb up to Pico de las Nieves, the highest point accessible by bike, standing at nearly 2,000 meters. Given that our hotel is close to sea level, this climb will be a breathtaking experience.
But Gran Canaria has many other climbs and scenic routes, with the Valle de las Lágrimas (“Valley of Tears”) being one of the best-known roads.
After spending four days in Gran Canaria, we will take a ferry to Tenerife, another popular cycling destination.
Tenerife’s most famous climb reaches the base of Mount Teide, which is over 2,000 meters high. This is the place where many professional cyclists train during winter.
However, there is much more to Tenerife than Mount Teide. During our three days on this island, we will take you to some awe-inspiring places on your bike.
March is an excellent time to visit the Canary Islands, as the weather is delightful! Join us on this amazing trip!
| Duration | 8 days |
| Dates 2025 | 16 to 24 March |
| Hotels | 3-4 Stars |
| Meals | All meals included |
| Arrival | Gran Canaria (LPA) |
| Departure | Tenerife South (TFS) |
| Non-Rider | 20% discount |
| Rental Bike | Available |
| Rental E-Bike | Available |
| Price | €4,250.00 |
Total Distance: 680km
Daily average distance: 85km
Total Climbing: 16,800m
Daily average climbing: 2,100mMORE INFORMATION
PRICES:
TWIN room: 4,250 Euros pp
SINGLE Supplement: 850 Euros
Rental bike: 800 EurosRental road e-bike: 900 Euros, limited availability, book early.
PAYMENT TERMS:
800 Euros when making the booking. The balance is to be paid 120 days before the trip starts.INCLUDED:
8 nights of accommodation between 3 – 4 Stars.ALL MEALS INCLUDED.
8 breakfasts.8 lunches, picnic-style on longer days.
8 dinners, including wine.NOT INCLUDED:
International flights.
Travel insurance.
Hotel extras: mini-bar, spa, massage.
Tips for the staff.SUPPORT:
We will have ride leaders and at least one mechanic on our trip.
Our staff/client ratio is 1:4 staff.
Our passenger vans come fully equipped with all the necessary equipment to provide the best support during the rides.
We carry gels, energy bars, powder mix, water, fruit, riding food, tools, pumps, spare tubes and tyres to ensure our first-class support helps you through the trip.
Professional first aid kit.CANCELLATION POLICY:
Adapting to the changes in international travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, we are adjusting our cancellation policy accordingly as follows:
120 days before the trip starts – the return of your deposit minus any expenses that we may not be able to reimburse.
90 days before the trip starts – partial refund of the amount of the trip less the 500 Euros cancellation fee, plus any amount that we can’t recover from Hotels, and other costs that we may have already incurred in the trip preparation.
No amount will be refunded less than 60 days before the trip starts. We will, however, try to credit as much as possible towards a future trip. This depends on the amount that we can get back from the hotels and other costs that we have already incurred in the trip preparation.
We highly recommend to contract travel insurance as soon you pay the deposit and buy your international flights.
Make sure your travel insurance covers:
- Refund the amounts paid if you need to cancel for any reason.
- Covers the cost of possible damages to your rental bike. Check our T&C for this.
For these reasons, we won’t be holding any spots until the full deposit has been paid.
Hotels are now more strict with how many rooms they are willing to have on hold for groups, so until deposit payments are made we won’t be able to confirm your spot.
Itinerary
After meeting the SFIDA Cycling team at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria airport, we will transfer to our hotel at Playa de Mogán.
We will check-in, have lunch, and prepare our bikes.
In the afternoon, we will go for a ride to test our legs and bikes.
44 km / 800m
Climbs: Undulating coastal road.
Hotel: Cordial Mogán Playa
Today, we will ride along one of the most spectacular roads in Gran Canaria.
We will head towards Degollada de la Aldea, continue to San Nicolás, and then on to the Parralillo reservoir.
This is where the Valle de las Lágrimas section starts. It is one of the most memorable climbs you can do — and a tough one too.
Lunch in Ayacata will taste great after all that effort.
96 km / 2,735 m
Climbs: Degollada de la Aldea, Valle de las Lágrimas
Hotel: Cordial Mogán Playa
We will ride along the coast all the way to Santa Águeda, then take the road to Las Filipinas and continue to Cascada Bonita.
This is a very quiet part of Gran Canaria, especially along the narrow road leading to Paso de Tauro.
The last 20 kilometres are all downhill back to Mogán.
72 km / 1,500 m
Climb: Paso de Tauro
Hotel: Cordial Mogán Playa
Big ride today! A long and scenic ride to Pico de las Nieves.
The first part will take us to Paso de Tauro. Then we will continue via the Carretera de las Presas.
We will enjoy a refreshing stop at Ayacata before riding the last stretch to the top of Pico de las Nieves.
Like many rides on mountainous islands, once you reach the top — it is usually all downhill back to the coast!
Our final destination is the port of Agaete, where we will take the ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
97 km / 2,800 m
Climbs: Paso de Tauro, Pico de las Nieves
Hotel:
From our comfortable hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it is a long 48km climb up to the Teide Astronomical Observatory at 2,300m high.
This is the Puerto de Izana, one of the longest ones in Spain.
After the summit, we will descend towards Puerto de la Cruz and visit the fabulous gardens at La Orotava.
We will return by van back to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
68 km / 1,900 m
Climb: Puerto de Izana
Hotel:
Today, most of our ride will be on the TF-28 road, one of the most scenic routes on the island.
This amazing road goes parallel to the highway along the coast, we are riding from north to south.
There are a few towns of interest, but the main attraction is the sinuous road to our final destination Los Cristianos in the Costa Adeje.
92 km / 1,500 m
Climb: Hilly terrain on the TF-28 road
Hotel: H10 Conquistador
Today, we will embark on one of the most striking rides in the Canary Islands.
The ride to Teide from sea level is a big challenge, but we will have everything prepared to provide you with exceptional support during this awe-inspiring ride.
Once we reach the Alto de Retamar, most of the ride is along the road across the lava fields of the Teide volcano.
And don't forget the exhilarating 40 kilometres of descent back to our hotel by the coast!
105 km / 2,800 m
Climbs: Alto El Retamar, Teide
Hotel: H10 Conquistador
Our last ride in Tenerife will take us to the beautiful town of Masca.
The area around Masca is known for its stunning landscapes and biodiversity. This is a top-notch place to ride as well. We will go via Alto de Chío on our way there and end our ride at Los Gigantes.
57 km / 1,580 m
Climbs: Alto de Chío, Degollada de Cherfe
Hotel: H10 Conquistador
After breakfast, we will transfer to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
We plan to arrive by 10:00 AM, so please plan your onward flights accordingly.
If you need to fly from Tenerife North Airport (TFN), please let us know in advance. Thank you.
