Winter Cycling Holidays In Gran Canaria

Stunning Serenity & Summer Kit!

• The endless hairpins winding through the palms as you climb Serenity for the first time. Remarkable.
• Arriving at the summit of Pico las Nievas at 1924 meters above sea level after a climb just over 45km in length.

We start our winter cycling holidays with a superb 47km initial climb to Pico Las Nievas, the island’s highest peak. The exciting twists and turns of the serenity climb kick off the week, as we guide your ascent up the mountain away from the coast to Ayacata. The climb above the village of Mogan is smooth and varied, with spectacular views. You’ll be catching glimpses of the unique coastline that gives way to the lush green interior of the island as you climb.

After a break for coffee, we will continue to climb through the pine forests with panoramic views across to Tenerife and Mont Teide as you approach the summit of Pico las Nievas and marvel at the views back to the south coast. Day one of one of our winter cycling holidays is a fantastic introduction for the rest of the week, showcasing the diversity that Gran Canaria winter cycling has to offer from coast to high mountains. 

Depending where you are in your winter training program or what you would like to achieve for the week, you can also choose an early lunch at Ayacata before enjoying a long descent down to the coast saving Pico las Nievas for later in the week.

Perfect training terrain.

• Climbing from the Aldea through the tight gorge running beneath the Valley of the Tears to Artenara.
• Descending the hairpins of Serenity at the tail end of the day.

We head west for the first climb of the day towards the lookout point of Mirador De Tasartico. It’s a gentle start to the day with pleasing gradients before the descent for coffee in the picturesque Aldea region. Back on the bike again after coffee, the level of challenge increases as we climb towards the Mirador Del Molina. 

With our full support you traverse the tight undulating gorge that features short, steep hairpins and a climb along the side of a damn. Above the lake, you will see your first enticing glimpse of the Valley Of The Tears.

After the main challenging climb of the day to Artenara and an authentic lunch, there’s one amazing final stretch of undulating road back towards Ayacata before enjoying the descent to the coast via the superb Serenity hairpins. Day 2 is certainly more demanding, but a fantastic day for winter cycling training.

A classic cycling day on Gran Canaria

• The striking views from the viewpoint at Degollada de La Yegua as you make your way deep into the centre of the island.
• Perfect terrain to give your training a kickstart for the season.

Day 3 begins with a ride along the coast in the direction of Maspalomas where the main climb of the day commences. We will head towards the Degollada de La Yegua viewpoint which guarantees fantastic views of the diverse and dramatic landscape, as well as our exciting next climb. 

After a quick, swooping descent we will resume the climb towards Fataga for a much-deserved coffee break. As the road continues towards Risco Blanco, stunning tropical views whiz past on the descent. 

Enjoy it whilst it lasts because the climb back to Ayacata is challenging with some steeper gradients before the terrain levels off just above San Bartolome. 

We are all about flexibility and want you to be able to choose your itinerary depending on where you are in your winter cycling program. If you prefer, we can reduce the day’s climbing by about 450meters and head for San Bartolome after coffee making for an easier day during your winter cycling holidays.

Reap the rewards of your first three days riding.

• Time to enjoy the spa & pools at the hotel and grab a massage ahead of the big day tomorrow.
• Exploring Puerto de Mogan and lunch around the harbour.

The midweek point of our winter cycling holidays is the perfect time for a little TLC.  Our flexible itinerary means you can choose how to spend your day. Indulge in a massage, take a yoga class on the sea front or dip in the pool and relax ahead of the next great day of riding. 

We will also provide an option for a short recovery ride as well. It is a laid-back ride with minimal climbing. We can also recommend great cafes and restaurants along with places of interest to see on your day off, but as fully qualified cycling coaches, we can also help you with your winter training plan or resolve any bike fit problems.

Gran Canarias' signature climb.

• The sense of achievement you’ll feel as you reach the summit of the Valley of the Tears (VOTT)
• The chat at dinner about the Valley of the Tears!

Today is the perfect time to become a little more ambitious with your Gran Canaria Winter Cycling training. With fresh legs after the rest day challenge yourself to conquer one of the finest climbs winter cycling holidays can offer. The Valley of the tears (VOTT), is a climb of two halves. The first section winds through a tight, twisting gorge before turning onto the main VOTT climb. Overall the climb is 25km in length, but it’s the second 11km that will have you pushing hard up two steep ramps with gradients approaching 17%. The terrain does then relent to a more respectable 9% for the final 7km. We’ll support you all the way to ensure that this is one of the most memorable days of your Gran Canaria winter cycling holiday. There’s always a great sense of achievement in the cafe just after the summit and you’re sure to be motivated for the remainder of your Gran Canaria cycling trip.

This is a challenging day but will certainly be memorable; once you’ve entered the valley you can choose from two options of varying difficulty. If you would like to skip the final 11km there’s always the option to use the support vehicle and save your legs for another day.

Views across the Ocean to Tenerife and Mont Teide.

• A second chance to climb Serenity before heading west.
• The final chance to view this beautiful island from the summit of Pico las Nievas.

We will revisit the superb serenity climb from day 2, it’s always great to climb a second time. On day 6, we will head west after the climb to Ayacata. The reverse route to Artenara feels like an entirely different road with new views to appreciate along the way. After lunch in Artenara We’ll head further north climbing gradually towards La Hoya. 

Our final ride will impress you with inspirational views of Tenereife and Mont Teide whilst maximising the benefits of your winter cycling holidays. The road is smooth, with varied gradients as we  climb to Cruz Tejeda, before the final 8km climb to Pico Las Nievas. Once at the summit it’s hard to miss the fantastic views back to the coast and dunes of Maspalomas.

We swoop back into Puerto De Mogan for dinner and celebratory drinks. You can congratulate yourselves with a beer or a cocktail or two and compare your personalachievements from the week.