Peñas del Chache from Tabayesco through the Temisa valley
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In short: Climb of 10.7 km and +626 m from Haría (Las Palmas), at 5.8 % on average up to 633 m. It's moderate and takes about 1 h 20 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 9.4 % and it's almost all on tarmac.
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Add to my calendar- Distance
- 10.7 km
- Elevation gain
- +626 m
- Max altitude
- 633 m
- Hardest km
- 9.4 %
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Estimated time
- 1 h 20 min
Profile
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Surface
Tarmac 89 % Track 4 % Trail 7 %
Almost all tarmac: ideal for a road bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.
The route
Where it goes
The climb starts almost at sea level, by the coast road south of Arrieta, and heads straight into the Temisa valley. You pass through Tabayesco, a small village among terraces and palm trees, and from there the road narrows and climbs the slopes of the Famara massif up to the Peñas del Chache, the highest area of Lanzarote. It's 10.7 km and +626 m, from about 10 m to 637 m.
Where it bites
The first part, along the valley floor, is easier. The hard part starts once you leave Tabayesco behind: the road leaves the shelter of the valley, picks up bends and is exposed to the north-easterly trade wind, which blows hard almost all year at this tip of the island. The route measures 89 % tarmac, 4 % track and 7 % that the map marks as path, so expect the odd rougher stretch.
At the top
At the top there are military installations with restricted access: the climb ends where the road allows. Respect the signs and don't carry on where you're not allowed through.
Where to stop
Tabayesco has very few services. Fill your bottles and have your coffee in Arrieta before setting off. There's nothing at the top.
When to go and how to get there
From October to May and first thing in the morning: there's no shade and the sun is strong. You can park in Arrieta, a few minutes from the start. Lanzarote has no trains. If you want to compare, the other side starts from Arrieta, and the round-the-island route passes nearby: see stretch 2, from Arrieta to Ye and the rest of the routes in the Canary Islands.
Sources for this text: OpenStreetMap: subida CIMA LP02 desde Tabayesco · Turismo Lanzarote
Track based on OpenStreetMap (CIMA LP02 climb from Tabayesco) (ODbL).
Frequently asked questions
- How hard is the climb via Tabayesco?
- It's 10.7 km with +626 m, from about 10 m to 637 m altitude. The toughest part comes after Tabayesco, with steeper gradients and more wind.
- Can I climb all the way to the summit?
- Not quite: at the top there are military installations with restricted access. The climb ends where the road allows.
- Where can I park?
- In Arrieta, a few minutes from the start, where you'll also find bars and water.
- When is the best time to go?
- From October to May and early in the day. In summer the heat is strong and there's no shade, and the north-easterly wind blows almost all year.
Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.
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