Mogán (San Nicolas)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
La Aldea de San Nicolas	660m	505m	9.0 km	5.6%	495	***

Climb Description

The climb from La Aldea de San Nicolas is the most challenging to the Mogán viewpoint, which is situated above the town of Mogán itself. It follows the wide and well surfaced GC-200 road and is a classic 'climb of two halves'.

The first part, until the Cactus Park in the village of El Hoyo is pretty gentle and relaxing. The final 4km, however, are much more challenging, with gradients regularly into double figures. The wide road makes the gradient look more shallow than it is, but don't be deceived, you'll need to put the power down to make it to the top.

The scenery is pleasant, but not as spectacular as some of the other climbs nearby. There are some nice sea views when you get towards the top and the rocks are impressive in places, but Mogán is better treated as a shorter ascent linking other routes, rather than as a standalone climb in itself.

Mogán is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in good condition throughout.

There are some cars on the climb, but traffic is never too heavy, and the road is wide so cars can easily pass.

Alternative Routes

Mogán can also be climbed from Puerto de Mogán and from Playa de Tasarte.

Nearby Climbs

Pinos de Gáldar

Aserrador

Risco Grande

Roque Bentayga

Pico de las Nieves

San Bartolomé

Ayagaures

Cycling Holidays

Mogán can be climbed as a route option on our cycling holiday to Gran Canaria.

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