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Circular route around Ojos de Garza, Ingenio and Arinaga by Gravel Bike

14/03/2021 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria

This time we want to share with you a circular route through Ojos de Garza, Ingenio and Arinaga on a gravel bike. A very interesting half coastal, half inland route through the eastern part of Gran Canaria. It is characterized by crossing a variety of trails, tracks and roads that make it perfect for a Gravel Bike or short-distance MTB.

Ruta mtb playa de vargas
Views to Vargas beach

Dirt tracks around Ingenio

We start the route in Ojos de Garza going up towards Ingenio along some dirt tracks that go straight into the interior of the Island (be calm, we will not go up that much). Keep in mind that these dirt tracks are not very crowded and can be a bit windy, depending on the time of year.

Pistas de tierra para bicicletas en ingenio
Views to the airport

Characteristics of the route

Distance48,68 km
Positive/negative slope+974m
Estimated duration4/5 hourss
Minimum drink1 l
Minimum food600 kcal
ProvisioningYes
Technical leveleasy
Recommended bikeXC/Gravel

Route of low technical difficulty

Most of the route runs on trails and tracks with little technical difficulty. Only one path that takes us to Ingenio has a slight difficulty, very slight. This path takes us to the town of Ingenio, where we can buy drinks or load up on energy bars. Or even a sandwich!

Trail towards Ingenio
Trail towards Ingenio

Once we reach Ingenio, we will go towards Arinaga along some hidden dirt tracks, going downhill. Then we will connect with a little road until we reach the town of Arinaga. Here the route continues along the coast.

Bike route around Arinaga
Bike route around Arinaga

The rest of the route we will alternate between dirt tracks and trails passing by the Cabrón beach until ending again in Ojos de Garza. With which, we will not pass through the same area at any time. It is a fairly entertaining circular route with good views. Little technical difficulty and guaranteed fun, especially if you catch a day with little wind.

Playa de El Cabrón, Arinaga
El Cabrón beach, Arinaga

Track of the route

Then you can download the track of the route in .gpx format so that you can follow it on your own without getting lost. If you don’t know how to download it and follow it from your navigator or smartphone, we’ll explain it to you here. If you want to support us so that we continue to create content for you about Gran Canaria, we will appreciate if you purchase one of our tracks, either to enjoy incredible routes or as a donation.

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Video of the route

Below you can have a look at the video of this route. It is in Spanish, but at least you can have an idea about the track.

Finally, we leave you below with one click with all our routes to get to know Gran Canaria by bike.

Filed Under: GRAVEL BIKE, MTB

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