This Enduro MTB circular route is perfect for getting to know the northern area of Gran Canaria.
The track starts from the vicinity of Firgas and reaches a altitude of 1.717m in the zone of Caballero Caves (Artenara). From here you will have one of the best views of the island.
Enduro MTB track in the north of Gran Canaria
As we told you, the route is circular, so you can leave from any point where the track passes and it suits you best. In any case, we recommend that you leave from the Los Chorros restaurant (Firgas). Or if you wanted to shorten it a little, you could start in Valsendero.
| Distance from Firgas | 37 km |
| Total ascent/descent from Firgas | 2.146 m |
| Estimated time | 4 / 6 hours |
| Minimum drink | 750ml |
| Minimal food | 500 Kcal |
| Shops on the road | Si |
| Technical level | Medium |
| Recommended bike | Enduro/All Mountain |
La Ventana del Norte: 6 descents to enjoy your Enduro MTB bike
The track counts 6 descents that run through the northern area of Gran Canaria. Some of them have become part of the Gran Canaria cup for downhill or enduro. None of them have an extreme technical level and they are very fun.
- Trail to Pinillo
- Knight Caves
- Enduro Artenara section
- Piconera Pines Gáldar
- Dh of Fontanales
- Steel curves
✔ Information to take into account before taking the route
As it is a long route, it is important that you carry enough money and/or food and water to complete it without problem. It is perfect for cyclists in good physical shape or for electric bikes, but on hot days it can get tough because of so much climbing. As we told you, it is not excessively difficult, although goes through some relegations of the Gran Canaria cup. The perfect bike to do the tour would be a All Mountain double suspension and 14cm of travel.
Download the track of this Enduro MTB route
Now, You can download the track in .gpx format so you can follow the route on your own. If you don't know how to download it and follow it from your GPS or smartphone with the Guru Maps app, here we explain it to you. If you want to support us so that we continue creating content for you about Gran Canaria, we would appreciate it if you purchased any of our tracks, either to enjoy incredible routes or as a donation. Oh, and don't miss the video of the route below!
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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.
