Mountain bike tour through the Northern Forests of Gran Canaria (Firgas)

• Mountain bike route northern forests of Gran Canaria (3h) - per person (age 14+) 60.-€

Booking option: Gran Canaria Forest Mountainbike Ride

After the briefing with the guide, we will first try out the bikes and warm up in the Valleseco lagoon, a beautiful place to enjoy the scenery while riding on flat ground. Afterwards, we give some explanations about the route and what we will see along the way. It is an easy route of 9 km and 400 metres in altitude with normal mountain bikes. We start in Valleseco and ride through the northern forests. Finally, we reach the top of the Azuaje ravine, from where we descend along paths through pine, laurel and eucalyptus forests to Firgas, the village of water. Here we get to know the Canarian culture.

Overview

• Duration: ~ 3 hours
• Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Days: Monday, Tuesday
• Months: open all-year
• Languages: English, Spanish
• Difficulty level: easy
• Pick-up not included
• Starting point: Firgas

Included

• Professional guide, insurance, helmet, snack, 1 drink

Detailed description

Mountain bike forest tour in the north of Gran Canaria

The powerful nature of the Canary Islands is best experienced where it originates: in the middle of it. Our mountain bike tour in Gran Canaria will take you through beautiful landscapes and to special places that you don't automatically get to see as a tourist. We have created an attractive route through the forests of the north. A landscape between the mountains and the sea that is well worth seeing. We start in the green valleys of Valleseco, cross the gorge of Azuaje and descend to the village of water: Firgas. Our mountain bike tour is accompanied by a professional guide who will tell you about the history of the island and the places of interest in Gran Canaria.

The mountain bike excursion is suitable for people with or without previous experience and the 9 kilometre route covers a total of 400 metres in altitude. If you like cycling, our mountain bike tour in Gran Canaria is not only an adventure, but also a great way to get active during your holiday and discover new aspects of the island. We provide well maintained mountain bikes and helmets for this tour. If you would like to take part in the tour with your own equipment, you are welcome to do so. The Firgas Mountain Bike Tour takes you through remote areas and very interesting landscapes. There are stops along the way to admire and photograph the small and large wonders of the island.