Soria, Pico de Nieves, and San Bartolomé – tour around Pilancones Natural Park – Gran Canaria
Soria, Pico de Nieves, and San Bartolomé – tour around Pilancones Natural Park – Gran Canaria
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Soria, Pico de Nieves, and San Bartolomé – tour around Pilancones Natural Park – Gran Canaria
05:12
91.3km
2,060m
Road cycling
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 6, 2024
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Parking
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5.43 km
The Arguineguin Valley
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Recently paved, this section of bike gives us a break with its good surface and limited slope.
It climbs quite a bit through this port, so it is important to wear a raincoat for the descent.
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15.2 km
Climb from La Filipina to Barranquillo Andrés
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23.1 km
View of Soria Dam
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23.4 km
Cafe with a View of the Soria Dam
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If you are going to descend from here, be sure to check the brakes as they will need to be in very good condition.
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28.3 km
Tauropass (GC-505): Barranquillo Andrés to Cuevas
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33.1 km
Ascent to Cruz Quemada
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If the weather is good, there are several places to rest and enjoy the views.
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39.6 km
Climb to Ayacata
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This section used to have a pretty bad surface but it was paved not long ago so be careful.
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43.6 km
Scenic road with mountain views
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57.1 km
Alto de Fataga
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This height is surrounded by a dense pine forest and is crossed by the GC-60 highway.
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58.3 km
Morro de las Vacas Viewpoint
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66.8 km
Aloe Vera Plantation
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82.6 km
GC-500 Coastal Road (Maspalomas to Taurito)
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91.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
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57.1 km
32.8 km
1.40 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
85.5 km
5.83 km
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
First trip on Gran Canaria. The road isn't exactly in good condition at the top. Breathtaking views!
Great exit from Salobre Golf - short transit on gravel road necessary - just about drivable - be careful
I have to admit that this was the hardest ride that I have ever done. 3+ hours of continuous climbing with some steep hairpins on a less than optimal surface. Unfortunately the group split up on the climb to the summit so Sam and I continued on together. As we neared the top the clouds came over, light mist started forming and the temperature dropped dramatically. Thank goodness for the restaurant, shelter, hot food and some warmth. I have to admit that I was on or near my limit by the time we reached the lunch stop. After sustenance we were able to plunge down from our high point and into the sunshine 🌞. We smashed the final climb ( well made a good effort on tired legs) before the welcoming descent back to Maspalomas. What a day!
And it IS warmer this week, much warmer: 19 ° C (peak) to 27 ° C (ascent from the sea). Sweating - 🌞 - Enthusiasm 😍 .... A stunning beginners' round here. And the blast is the hiking trail from the bike depot to the rocks (Rocco de Nublo) that have been safely placed by aliens - as is so often the case, it is the unplanned thing that causes the biggest surprise. Fantastic. The 34 teeth of the excellent rental bikes also transform the inclines on this island into leisurely pensioner inclines 🤪 The mixture of canyons, mountains and palm oases on the descent to the sea is also stunning on this island. 😍😍😍 .... you don't even know whether Malle, Corsica or Gran Canaria is the most fashionable ...
Nice endurance round in a great landscape. The gradients are easy to navigate as they are mostly in the single-digit % range. The road from Ayacata down to Mogan is in poor condition in the upper part.
Actually, I wanted to climb the highest ⛰der 🏝. So I started this morning at 8am. However, the climate in the middle of the island is much more extreme. Everywhere 🔆🔆🔆 and extremely hot 🌬🌬🌬. I completely underestimated that and then cut the last 15 km to the summit. Otherwise this is a dream for biking with the mountains and many switchbacks.
Komoot was acting up again... and could hardly be activated in Ayacata and the tour was given as 2000 meters of elevation. Very green - very lonely - spectacular! Why have I been to Tenerife almost all the time in recent years? OK, Teide is a highlight - but there is a lot more traffic and hustle and bustle on Tenerife than here or Fuerte. I was last here in 2011&12. That's when WhatsApp came up... 🥴 Not to mention Komoot🤭
A great round! The wind was definitely better going clockwise. Unfortunately, quite large sections have underground road surfaces. A patchwork of different layers of asphalt with holes and split await you. And then again divine black asphalt in between. The lower part of the descent compensates for the shaking. In Ayacata it seems that all cyclists drink a coffee on Gran Can and you get the absolute porn bike show delivered for free.