Pico del Inglés (San Andrés)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
San Andrés	965m	960m	22.8 km	4.2%	559	*****

Climb Description

The climb to Pico del Inglés from San Andrés is one of the most scenic rides in all of Spain. Leaving the picturesque Teresitas beach behind, the road immediately heads into the stunning Anaga Natural Park.

The quiet road winds up through beatuiful natural scenery, which almost has the feel of a tropical rainforest. The green backdrop in the Natural Park is very different to the volcanic landscapes of much of the island, and provides an impressive contrast. It is a real shame that most cyclists to Tenerife do not make it to this part of the island.

Most of the ascent is open, although you do enter thicker forest in the last few kilometres, before emerging again at the Mirador (viewpoint) that marks the top of the climb. There is not enough that we can say about this climb, we just highly recommend that you ride it if you visit Tenerife!

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in very good condition throughout the climb.

The first couple of kilometres as you leave San Andrés can have some traffic, though it is not especially busy. Once you enter the Anaga Natural Park it is generally not very busy at all. On weekends it is more busy, as some locals from Santa Cruz and La Laguna drive into the mountains, but it is still absolutely fine for riding.

Alternative Routes

It is also possible to climb to Pico del Inglés from La Laguna; this is a pleasant climb, but not as spectacular as the route from San Andrés.

Nearby Climbs

El Teide - Santa Cruz

El Teide - Puerto de la Cruz

Taganana

Mirador de la Cumbre

Cycling Holidays

The climb to Pico del Inglés is one of the highlights of our Best of Tenerife cycling holiday.

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