Gravel Cycling in Canary Islands, Spain

Feb 22 to Mar 1, 2025

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Gravel Cycling in Canary Islands, Spain
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With ideal riding conditions 365 days a year, majestic landscapes, challenging climbs, amazing food, and an endless network of gravel roads the Canary Islands are moving up the bucket-list for gravel lovers around the world.

Our 7 night tour splits the riding between Gran Canaria & Fuerteventura. Start the ride in the lush north of Gran Canaria in the local village of Agaete. From there we’ll transfer down to the south of the island for two epic rides. For the finale of the trip we’ll take a ferry to Fuerteventura to conclude this amazing tour of the Canary Islands.

Rides are designed for advanced gravel riders, a good fitness is required as well as strong bike skills to best enjoy the tour. Our local guides are experts at ensuring everyone is having a great time and enjoying the experience.

Tour Highlights:

Stay next to the sea in Gran Canaria and experience the contrast between the south & the north

Island hop! Take a ferry ride from Gran Canaria to Fuerteventura

Ride the trails in the Tamabada Natural Park

Enjoy the spectacular views from the highest point of Gran Canaria

Dine in different restaurants every night & discover Canarian cuisine

Terrain - Gravel

Level - Advanced

Average Distance X DAY - 60 km

Average Time X DAY - 4 h 0 min

About

Full Support

4* hotels

Breakfast, lunch and evening meals

Airport transfers are include on the first and last day's of the tour.

Airfare

Fly to Las Palmas Airport, Gran Canaria.

"The whole team was great. Nothing was too much trouble, our itinerary was spot on and was tweaked on the fly according to our wishes and how the group was traveling. Can't recommend them enough, with a special shout out to Peter who was with us for the entire time and really made the trip something special."

- Mark, Australia

"Awesome service, we rented 2 Kona’s to ride the Vies Verde to Olot, the staff in the the rental shop was top notch. I’ve been a competitive cyclist for 30 years and I’ve seen a lot, these guys are number 1 in my book! Already looking forward to a longer stay in Girona."

- Brian, Canada

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About The Host
Josep

Josep

Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. 

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Gran Canaria!

Meet the team & your new ride companions for the week at our first hotel. Plan to arrive by 12pm. An airport shuttle is included from Las Palmas Airport, Gran Canaria.

EAT
Welcome lunch, evening meal.

SLEEP
Occidental Roca Negra.

CYCLE
Bike set-up and 30 km warm-up ride.

Day 2 Gravel Ride through Tamabada Natural Park

Today our ride heads along the coast before starting the long steady climb into the Tamadaba Natural Park. From the summit of the climb at 1200m, the road undulates to Berrazales, where the descent proper takes us down to our hotel.

EAT
Breakfast, lunch, evening meal.

SLEEP
Occidental Roca Negra.

CYCLE
63 km, 1900 m.

Day 3 Explore the Coast

After a good breakfast, we'll ride through the farmlands around Agaete. The roads are small and change from tarmac to gravel constantly. In the first half of the ride, we'll do the bulk of the climbing, with the rest of the ride being rolling terrain along the coastline.

EAT
Breakfast, lunch, evening meal.

SLEEP
Occidental Roca Negra.

CYCLE
61 km, 1,775 m.

Day 4 Cross the island to Maspalomas

This morning we'll transfer down to the southern side of the island. Once we've checked in at our hotel, our ride takes us directly inland where you'll see the stunning contrast from the north to the south of Gran Canaria

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Hotel 

CYCLE

50km 950m

Day 5 Pico De Las Nieves!

Today we'll tackle the highest peak of Gran Canaria, Pico de las Nieves. We'll transfer part way up the climb to Agüimes. It's a challenging climb but from the summit at 2000m you can see the whole archipelago.. The descent is amazing mix of flowing gravel trails down to our hotel.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Hotel 

CYCLE

85km 1950m

Day 6 Transfer to Fuerteventura

This morning we'll take the ferry across to Fuerteventura! Once we've arrived and settled at at the hotel we will head out on the bikes. This loop out to Cofete crosses the southern tip of the island, there are some tough short climbs and longer sections along the coast.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Occidental Jandía Royal

CYCLE

58km 990m

Day 7 Final Epic Ride

For our grand finale we will transfer to the town of Antigua in the centre of the Fuerteventura . From there we'll ride along the spine of the island with spectacular views on either side. The final 20kms are rolling gravel roads back to our hotel.

EAT

Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

SLEEP

Occidental Jandía Royal

CYCLE

86km 1400m

Day 8 Departures

Sadly, it's time to say goodbye. Transfers are included to Fuerteventura Airport.

EAT

Breakfast

SLEEP

Check-out

CYCLE

Rest!

Things to keep in mind

Cancellation Policy for Scheduled Tours
Book your cycling tour with confidence. Our cancellation policy offers flexibility, with 100% of your booking being fully refundable and transferable up until 90 days before departure. Please refer to the refund and tour credit timeline below, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Refund & Cancellation Timeline
Any credit on your account is valid for 24 months from the date of issue.

Days to DepartureCancellation FeeFuture Tour Credit
More than 90 days
No Fee
100% of deposit
61 – 90 Days
50% of Tour Price
75% of Tour Price
31 – 60 days
75% of Tour Price
50% of Tour Price
0 – 30 days
100% of Tour Price
No Tour Credit

Custom & Private tours have different conditions – please check the Custom & Private Tour Cancellation Policy below.

Once a guest books a scheduled tour, it is guaranteed to run. However, if the minimum group size of 4 guests is not met, we reserve the right to reduce the level of support, providing only one guide for the trip. The guide will either drive a support vehicle while guests ride self-guided or lead the group on the bike if no support vehicle is necessary.

Group size and any changes to support will be communicated 1 month before departure, and a call will be scheduled to discuss details with each guest. Our priority is to ensure the best experience for every rider.

Cancellation Policy for Self-Guided, Custom & Private Tours
Once booked, custom or private tours incur a cancellation fee, but we still offer flexibility. You can move the reservation for the entire group or receive 100% credit toward future travel up until 90 days before departure. Please see the tour credit and cancellation fee timeline below. Any credit issued is valid for 24 months from the date of issue.

Days to Departure
Cancellation Fee
Future Tour Credit
More Than 90 days
30% Tour Price
100% of deposit
61 – 90 Days
100% of Tour Price
75% of Tour Price
31 – 60 Days
100% of Tour Price
25% of Tour Price
0 – 30 days
100% of Tour Price
No Tour Credit

Scheduled tours have different conditions – please refer to the Scheduled Cancellation Policy above.

Custom and private tours are quoted based on a minimum group size. If this minimum is not met, we reserve the right to update the quoted price per head. If the revised price is not acceptable, we will offer tour credits as per the timeline above or, before 61 days to departure, the option to move the trip to alternate dates.

Cancellation Policy for Bike Hire & Girona Services
Book with confidence. Any credit on your account does not have an expiry date. No refunds or credits are available once the rental has started. If we need to cancel a rental, a 100% refund will be provided.

Days to Departure
Cancellation Fee
Future Tour Credit
More than 31 days
No Fee
100% of price
14 – 30 days
10% of price
100% of price
72 hours – 14 days
25% of price
100% of price
72 hours or less
100% of price
0% of price

No refunds or partial refunds are available after a rental has started.

Girona Services include, but are not limited to, guide hire, airport transfers, food experiences, day trips, and vehicle support. If any of these services are purchased as part of a tour package, the Custom & Private Tour Cancellation Policy applies (see above).

To book a scheduled, self-guided, custom, or private cycling tour, a 30% deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 3 months prior to the trip.

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