Mountain roads and demanding climbs around Masca

Masca is a ride for cyclists who enjoy demanding climbs and winding mountain roads. Wednesday’s tour explores the changing scenery of north-west Tenerife. Its advanced rating reflects both the physical effort and the bike handling experience needed for the descents.

The route description starts in the Guía de Isora area, heading through Chío towards Santiago del Teide. It continues north towards the Buenavista area before tackling the Masca section. These places give an overview of the ride; confirm the planned itinerary with our team for your date.

Pacing matters well before the hardest slopes. Suitable gearing helps you maintain a controlled effort on steep sections, while the descents require attention to bends and other traffic. Follow your guide’s instructions throughout the ride.

The approximate distance is 67 km, based on the available GPX. The 2,200 m of ascent and 5-hour duration shown in the route information are guides. Check the profile and download the file before booking if you need to assess the demands.

Prepare for your Masca ride

Assess your mountain riding experience

This is an advanced tour. You should be used to demanding climbs and confident handling your bike on mountain roads. If you are unsure, compare it with the intermediate tours and ask our team.

Choose suitable gearing

Check the bike’s gearing and use a pedal system you are comfortable with. Bring a helmet, glasses, water and food. If you train with power, check the model’s equipment or compatible optional extras.

Confirm Wednesday’s arrangements

Confirm the date, departure point and any collection with our team. The itinerary may need to change according to conditions or road access.

Masca cycling tour: frequently asked questions

How do I book the Wednesday tour?

Choose a date using the form on this page and check the bikes available. The tour is added to your bike hire booking: review the bike, extras and tour in your summary before confirming. Make sure your chosen date matches the scheduled day.

Is Masca suitable for beginners?

This is an advanced tour. The gradients and descents call for road riding experience as well as endurance. If you are new to cycling, ask our team about a more suitable alternative.

Is distance the main measure of difficulty?

Climbing, steep sections and descending are particularly important on this ride. A relatively short mountain route can be harder than a longer, flatter ride.

What gearing should I choose?

Check the gearing on the available models and tell our team about your usual mountain riding experience. We can help you choose among the bikes available for your dates.

Can I join with my own bike?

Ask our team about availability if you are bringing your own bike. The online form on this page books the tour alongside bike hire.