Temisas

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Aguimes	825m	544m	12.0 km	4.5%	365	****

Climb Description

This route follows the GC-550 road, climbing from the town of Aguimes to the Temisas observatory. It's enjoyable to ride, with manageable gradients and impressive rocky scenery throughout, and is part of the lower slopes of the Pico de las Nieves volcano.

The climb can be combined with others nearby, such as San Bartolomé or Pico de las Nieves to create a more challenging circular ride. Or it can be ridden as a standalone route, if you would like an easier day in the saddle!

The climb to Temisas is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in fairly good condition. It is all fully paved and fine to ride on a road bike, but is a bit rough in places.

There is little traffic on the climb.

Alternative Routes

Temisas can also be reached from the west. This is basically a short diversion from the climb to San Bartolomé. Upon entering the town of Santa Lucía, you take a right hand turn onto the GC-550. From there it is a gentle climb of around 6.7km at an average gradient of just over 2%, to reach the pass at Temisas.

Nearby Climbs

Pico de las Nieves

Guayadeque

San Bartolomé

Cruz de Tejeda

Ayagaures

Cycling Holidays

Temisas is descended 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.