In this post we are going to talk to you about a route of more than 300 kilometers that it travels Gran Canaria on a trail motorcycle on dirt roads. An adventure to discover the heart of the island on your own. Below you have the description of the route, the track so you can do it on your own and a video of what you will find. Let's go!
Route along dirt tracks in Gran Canaria
Most of the track (approximately 75% of the total) runs on dirt tracks off road of little difficulty. The remaining percentage will be roads, normally secondary, to link these dirt tracks. It also goes through some other paths, but they are specific moments. Most of the time it passes through easy dirt tracks, although it is true that in dry or rainy seasons, there may be some areas that are slightly complicated due to the terrain being very broken or muddy.
this tour We recommend always doing it with company, with only one passenger per motorcycle and, if possible, without luggage. To tour Gran Canaria by motorcycle Trail in a single day you must be very fit. If that is not the case, We recommend that you divide it into two or three motorcycle days to get to know the island in depth..
What type of motorcycles can do this trail motorcycle route?
Any type of motorcycle with certain Off-Road characteristics can do this route. There are no long journeys without gas stations to worry about fuel if you have a motorcycle with little tank. But it is true that the route is designed to be done comfortably on trail motorcycles over 600cc.
If you are a novice, we recommend that you use knobby trail tires (you can see a tire guide in this post by Chela Clo). If you are an experienced OffRoad rider, you can do the route with Mixed Trail tires without problem.
Characteristics of the route through Gran Canaria on a motorcycle Trail
This route starts at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – City Life, History & Island Vibes, very close to the neighborhoods of Triana y Vegueta (Las Brujas roundabout). On the other hand, it ends at the Gran Canaria Airport, near Ingenio. From here you can join the GC-01 highway.
| Distance | 348km |
| Time (Approx.) | +20 hours |
| Ascenso | 9213m |
| Descend | 9262m |
Gran Canaria on motorcycle trail
This route has been designed to cover most of the legal dirt tracks for trail motorcycles in Gran Canaria. Trying to spend as little time as possible on the road. Always keep in mind the towns or gas stations you pass through to refuel your motorcycle and food and drink, as well as bring sufficient equipment in case you have to fix any breakdown.
Download the track
This motorcycle trail route has been named the Chela Clo Trail Track. The most epic on the island. Only some brave people will be able to do it in less than 24 hours. Will you be one of them? Below we leave you with the track of this route through Gran Canaria on a motorcycle trail so you can do it on your own. If you have any questions, On this page we explain how to download and follow the map with your mobile phone or GPS. If you don't have GPS, take a look at this one Garmin, valid for both trail bikes and motorcycles.
Video of the route
We leave you with a video of the route so you can get an idea of what you are going to find. Subscribe to the channel Jorge here!
Canary Islands on motorcycle trail
If you would like to visit other Canary Islands on a motorcycle trail on off-road tracks, take a look at the tracks we have from the islands of Tenerife y El Hierro below.
Hello Julio. You have to ask for permission from the Cabildo to do the Track route on a trail bike. To access the dirt tracks, especially in the upper part of the island. I have seen an article that to cross Tenerife, for example, you have to ask permission from the Cabildo of that island, and there are daily quotas. Greetings.
Hi ! Jorge, thank you very much for your videos and advice, just one question… Does this track have any kind of markings to let you know which areas are easy and which are complicated? I'm asking this for people with little experience like me so we don't get into any nasty trouble.
Thanks prop.
Hello Julio! The track has no difficulty marks. Actually the entire track runs along tracks, except for a couple of points to join the tracks. I advise you to watch the two videos so that you can see the points of difficulty, which really are not too difficult, but you already know that the road is broken by the passage of 4×4s or motorcycles. The best thing would be that you go with one or two companions to do the route in case your motorcycle gets buried, you can get it out without much effort. The track, as I told you, does not have too much technical difficulty, but it is advisable that it NOT be the first time you go out on land with the Trail motorcycle.
Remember, as complicated as the track is broken, we would have a climb past Arucas, a climb past Valsendero, a climb at the end of Aguatona (Ingenio) and a descent past Gloria Palace. The rest is a breeze.
Greetings and enjoy it!
I have made the payment to get the track. How will it be sent to me? Thank you.
Hello Chano! Thank you very much for your purchase. You should have received an email with a link and password. Click on the link and enter the password to download your track. If you still have questions, please let us know, we can also send it to you by email. All the best!