Puerto de la Cruz Trip Overview
Visit the old village Masca, which is well hidden in a gorge.
Experience some astonish scenery, while you are climbing you are surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature this island has to offer.
and of course try to conquer the “Wall” at Masca. 4 km with 11-12% in avg.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 to 6 hours
* Starts: Puerto de la Cruz, Spain
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Puerto de la Cruz, Canarias, Spain
Visit the old village Masca, which is well hidden in a gorge.
Experience some astonish scenery, while you are climbing you are surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature this island has to offer.
and of course try to conquer the “Wall” at Masca. 4 km with 11-12% in avg.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Masca, Masca, Tenerife, Canary Islands
We start at Garachico and warm up with 10 k “flat” along the coast, before we reach Buenavista, and here we begin the climb (12km, 6% avg) to the old beautiful city of Masca, a city that is “hidden” in the valley between the gorge and a narrow mountain pass. The view are spectacular.
To get our from Masca, we have to climb 4 very steep but magnificent kilometers, with many hairpins that just keep going further and further up. (4km 11-12% avg) A short climb to the small mountain town of Erjos follows. (3km, 6% avg) After that, we continue our ride towards the old port town of Garachico, which has many turns and bends and a beautiful view of Garachico Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The last few kilometers are along the ocean, with great views over to the sea.
Distance: 55 km Altitude climb: 1500m
Duration: 6 hours
