Cruz de Tejeda

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Tamaraceite (GC-211)	1516m	1251m	6.5 km	5.8%	980	***

Climb Description

The climb follows the GC-211 and GC-212 road from Tamaraceite. At Lomo de Gallego it joins the GC-400, before taking the main GC-230 and GC-15 roads to Cruz de Tejeda.

It's a long ascent with quite inconsistent gradients. A few steep kilometres tend to alternate with flatter sections where you can recover and catch your breath. This is one of the best climbs to do straight from the city of Las Palmas and has pleasant views throughout.

The last section is particualrly impressive, with fine views through open scenery as you approach the Cruz de Tejeda viewpoint. From here it is possible to continue all the way to Pico de las Nieves - the highest point on the island.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in mixed condition. The surface is inconsistent for much of the climb, with rougher sections alternating with very smooth asphalt. However, even the rougher sections are absolutely fine to ride on a road bike.

There is little traffic on the climb.

Alternative Routes

Cruz de Tejeda is on the center of the island and can be reached by literally dozens of different routes. One of the best routes from the north of the island is another challenging and varied ascent from Tamarceite.

Cruz de Tejeda is also situated just a short distance from the various climbs to Pinos de Gáldar and Pico de las Nieves.

Nearby Climbs

Pico de las Nieves

Pinos de Gáldar

San Bartolomé

Temisas

Aserrador

Roque Bentayga

Risco Grande

Cycling Holidays

Our cycling holiday to Gran Canaria spends two nights at the Parador Hotel at Cruz de Tejada. On it we ride the last part of the climb from this side.

In the links below you can find out more about this tour and other similar holidays that we are currently running in Spain.