In this bike route from Firgas to the coast of Gáldar Between farmhouses we will be able to enjoy one of the best landscapes in the region. island of Gran Canaria. We recommend that you do it in a MTB or a Gravel Bike due to the characteristics of the terrain. Although it is true that we will go 35% of the time on the road and there is a part at the end, in which we will have to carry the Gravel due to its technical difficulty. So we leave it up to you to choose the perfect type of bike to take.
Bike route from Firgas to Gáldar between farmhouses
This route it is not circular, since it comes out of Firgas and ends in Gáldar passing through a multitude of remote and quiet towns and places such as Fontanales, Caideros and Sardinia del Norte. However, it is true that you can cycle it back along the coastal road (normally very busy with cyclists) until you reach Firgas again. For this last part, you would not need the track, since even Google Maps can take you to Firgas by road. With which, If we add the return along the coast so that the route is circular, we must add at least 30 km more to the total.
Route characteristics (one way only)
There is a part of the route, when we are already descending towards Guía, that It undoubtedly has one of the best views of the island of Gran Canaria. It is a very unfrequented area due to its remoteness, but it is worth visiting. As we told you before, to these 50 km and duration you would have to add the return along the coast if you want to make it circular.
| Distance | 64 km |
| Total promotion | 1.342 m |
| Estimated time | 4 / 6 hours |
| Minimum drink | 1 l |
| Minimal food | 600 Kcal |
| Shops on the road | Si |
| Technical level | Medium |
| Recommended bike | XC/Gravel |
Download the route track here
Now, You can download the route track in .gpx format so you can follow it on your own without getting lost. If you don't know how to download it and follow it from your GPS or smartphone, here we explain it to you. If you want support us So that we can continue creating content for you about Gran Canaria, we will appreciate it if you purchase any of our tracks, either to enjoy incredible routes or as a donation. Don't miss the video of the route at the end!
Video about this gravel route
In this video we show you part of the route that starts from Firgas to Gáldar.
If you want to continue discovering Gran Canaria by bike, take a look at all our routes below.
Athlete and lover of life on two wheels, both mountain biking and urban biking. He is the Spanish MTB downhill champion and, therefore, a great connoisseur of the mountains of Gran Canaria.
