ビラフロールの峠・トップ4

You can take some nice tours here, but it's also very busy.

What a giant Teide is becomes clear here at the foot of the mountain. The sign gives it away: you are already at an altitude of 2,250 meters at this point. And yet you have to tilt your head back to look up at the crater of the island volcano and thus at the highest Spanish mountain.

One of the most beautiful slopes on the island. Recommended in every respect.

Called Chavao, it is one of the passes that reaches from the towns on the side of the mountain towards Montaña del Cedro.

This is the highest point at the base of Teide, that is, the highest point in the national park (not counting the upper dome of the volcano). This can only be climbed by cable car or by walking along an extremely steep path, so this is the end of the ascent to Teide by bike.

So I took the chance last year. It shouldn't be too hot, the wind should be light if possible and no thunderstorms should be approaching. Today I gave up at Vilaflor. Uphill 10 percent and headwind of over 40 kmh. That's no longer possible at my age, but under normal circumstances it's doable with enough water and snacks and when it's done you look forward to the descent like a snow hare. With the tailwind that prevailed today, I was almost afraid of the brakes. When a gust hits you from behind on a 12-14 percent gradient, corners or crossings get tight. The brakes actually glow and I'm not a scarecrow. So be careful :-)

The Teide is the highest mountain in Spain.

Really very nice route. It is hardly going out. One curve follows the next. Permanent grin guaranteed.