Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar

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Difficulty points	988
Length	21.4 mi
Average gradient	4.5%
Steepest segment	12.5%
Total ascent	5115 ft

Difficulty points

988

Length

21.4 mi

Average gradient

4.5%

Steepest segment

12.5%

Total ascent

5115 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

35 hairpin turns

#99 toughest climb of Spain

#35 most elevation gain of Spain

#100 longest climb of Europe

#47 average steepest climb of Gran Canaria

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johs78

9 Mo 5.0

A long climb/ride in a beautiful area. The weather can be more unstable on the north side of the island, but the nature is also more beautiful/more lush.

Climbing times

5 mph	04:18:14
7 mph	03:02:49
9 mph	02:22:28
12 mph	01:47:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto de los Moriscos can be cycled from 11 sides. Cruz de Tejeda from Telde is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cruz de Tejeda from El Risco de San Nicolás, Cruz de Tejeda from Cuevas Caídas via Las Crucitas, Cruz de Tejeda from Cuevas Caídas via Finca la Isa, Alto de los Moriscos from Cruz de Tejeda, Alto de los Moriscos from Degollada de la Cruz de Acusa, Alto de los Moriscos from Fagajesto, Alto de los Moriscos from El Pagador, Alto de los Moriscos from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar & Cruz de Tejeda via Valle de San Roque de Valsequillo.

You don't need special gearing for Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar is 21.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar is 4.5%.

Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar is at 5367 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:18:14 to climb Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar. At 7 mph the time is 03:02:49, and at 9 mph 02:22:28. For the fastest cyclists, 01:47:02 is an achievable time.

Alto de los Moriscos from Gáldar is located in the region Gran Canaria in Spain.

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