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Gravel · Vilaflor, Canarias Very hard

BC 4 Ruta Sur: pine forest tracks in southern Tenerife

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In short: One-way gravel route of 32.3 km and +1,104 m from Vilaflor (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). It's very hard and will take you about 3 h 20; its hardest kilometre is at 10.6 % and 55 % is track or trail.

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Distance
32.3 km
Elevation gain
+1,104 m
Max altitude
2,289 m
Hardest km
10.6 %
Difficulty
Very hard
Estimated time
3 h 20 min

2 water fountains within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

Profile

0 km16.2 km32.3 km
2289 m

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Surface

Tarmac 45 % Track 45 % Trail 10 %

Mostly track: good for gravel or a mountain bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

The BC 4 is the southern signposted route in the Cabildo de Tenerife mountain bike network. It runs along the forest tracks of the Canary pine forest on the island's southern slope, above the mid-altitude villages, and links up with the BC 1, the great Corona Forestal crossing, if you want to ride further. The surface is mostly dirt and volcanic gravel (picón) tracks, good for a gravel bike with wide tyres or a hardtail mountain bike. There are no reliable water sources inside the pine forest: take enough water and food and stock up in the villages before you climb. The best season runs from autumn to spring; in summer the sun is harsh in the open sections and the tracks may close during fire alerts, so check the Cabildo's notices before you set off. The signs on the ground come first.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (BC 4 route of the Cabildo de Tenerife mountain bike network) (ODbL).

Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.

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