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Climb to the Valley of Tears via Degollada del Humo Viewpoint

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Climb to the Valley of Tears via Degollada del Humo Viewpoint

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Location: Tejeda, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Valle de las Lagrimas from Playa de San Nicolas - loop through Tamadaba Natural Park - Gran Canaria

106km

06:52

3,030m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Los Azuleos – Climb to Ayacata loop from Los Cardones

72.7km

04:54

2,290m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Views of Roque Bentayga – Tejeda loop from La Aldea de San Nicolás

70.4km

04:40

2,140m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Gru

February 7, 2019

We had to laugh heartily when we mentioned in the bike rental shop that we want to ride the "Valley of Tears" today - and especially the short, crisp version - and we were then told that we should already prepare the divorce papers!!😂

On the first 2km of the GC606 (the short variant of this "Valley of Tears" route) we knew immediately what the girls at the bike rental meant!!🙈 Ramps of the nasty kind. Either our rear wheel was spinning or our front wheel was lifting. In addition, there is quite bumpy asphalt with cracks and pebbles. 😱 And it doesn't get any better after the 2 km either. We must have been at the limit 4 or 5 times. But to be honest, you also have to say: If you climb 1,000 meters in 10km, then you can only do it with beastly inclines. 😉

A highlight, well, of a special kind. 😉 I can therefore not recommend the GC606 either uphill or downhill. In the future we will probably drive the "Valley of Tears" via the GC210 and prefer to take on the additional 400m from Artenara to Ayacata. They don't hurt like the beastly GC606 ramps.

If you want to continue happily touring with your cycling partner: Make a marriage contract beforehand!🤣

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Simon Alvarez Belon

January 27, 2023

This section will leave you, well, how can I say it, breathless and speechless. This climb is truly for the brave who can endure, but don't worry, Gran Canaria, as always, will reward you for your effort with unique views. A memorable stretch you'll surely never forget.

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Trek-Y22

November 15, 2021

I can only agree with the predecessors. Great area - but also great climbs.

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Distance 12.4 km

Uphill 1,600 m

Downhill 680 m

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Location: Tejeda, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Climb to the Valley of Tears via Degollada del Humo Viewpoint

1. Valle de las Lagrimas from Playa de San Nicolas - loop through Tamadaba Natural Park - Gran Canaria

2. Los Azuleos – Climb to Ayacata loop from Los Cardones

3. Views of Roque Bentayga – Tejeda loop from La Aldea de San Nicolás

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