Teide Climb

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Endurance road bike with low gears — essential for long Teide ascents and altitude.

From the ocean to the volcano — a legendary high-altitude ascent through Tenerife's pine forest and lava fields.

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Distance

85,1 Km

Elevation

2,163 m

Difficulty

Hard / epic

Road type

Volcanic highway

Best bike

Endurance road bike

The Teide climb from the south is a bucket-list ascent through pine forest into high-altitude lava fields.

Long steady grades with sections over 8%. Weather changes quickly above 2,000 m.

Wide roads but exposed to wind and cold at altitude.

Vilaflor, Chío, Teide National Park viewpoints.

Compact with 34t cassette essential.

Very early start; afternoon wind common on the mountain.

Fit riders training for sportives or altitude camps.

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