Discover Lanzarote’s most scenic and challenging cycling routes between 70 and 120 km—perfect for intermediate and advanced cyclists. These routes offer the best of the island: lava fields, ocean views, and world-class roads.
Elevation Gain: ~1,000 m
Start/Finish: Puerto del Carmen
Main Stops: Yaiza, Timanfaya National Park, La Geria, Uga, Tías
Overview:
Begin in Puerto del Carmen and head southwest through Macher toward Yaiza. From there, enter the surreal Timanfaya National Park via the LZ-67. Ride through volcanic terrain until Mancha Blanca, then climb gently through La Geria’s famous vineyards. Descend toward Uga and loop back through Tías.
Elevation Gain: ~900 m
Start/Finish: Costa Teguise
Main Stops: Teguise, Tiagua, Soo, Famara, Caleta de Caballo
Overview:
From Costa Teguise, ride inland to Teguise. Continue northwest to Tiagua and descend toward the coastal village of Famara. Enjoy riding along the scenic coastline and make a quick stop in Caleta de Caballo before looping back inland through Soo and Mozaga, returning to Costa Teguise.
Elevation Gain: ~1,200 m
Start/Finish: Costa Teguise
Main Stops: Los Helechos, Haría, Mirador del Río, Órzola, Arrieta
See route on Strava
Overview:
Starting from Costa Teguise, ascend through El Mojón to the Mirador de Haría (Los Helechos). Continue climbing toward Mirador del Río for breathtaking views of La Graciosa. Descend through the village of Órzola, loop back to Costa Teguise through Punta Mujeres and Arrieta. A stunning ride for hill lovers.
Elevation Gain: ~1000 m
Start/Finish: Playa Blanca
Main Stops: Yaiza, La Geria, La Santa, Timanfaya
See route on Strava
Overview:
Start in Playa Blanca and head northwest toward Yaiza, then climb into Timanfaya territory via LZ-67 and continue through Mancha Blanca. Take a break in Tinajo before reaching la Santa, returning through Soo, La Geria, and Uga - then and back to Playa Blanca.
Elevation Gain: ~700 m
Start/Finish: Costa Teguise
Main Stops: Teguise, San Bartolomé, Montaña Blanca
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Overview:
A scenic inland ride starting in Costa Teguise. Climb through Teseguite toward Teguise. Head southeast to San Bartolomé before turning toward Montaña Blanca and San Bartolomé and descending gently back to the coast. It’s a quiet route perfect for a recovery day.
Elevation Gain: ~1,700 m
Start/Finish: Teguise/Playa Blanca
Main Stops: Arrieta, Órzola, Mirador del Rio, Los helechos, Timanfaya, Playa Blanca
See route on Strava
Overview:
Begin in Teguise towards Guatiza and then north through Arrieta along the coastline. Pass through the beautiful town of Punta Mujeres before reaching Órzola, the northernmost village on the island. Pause for views of La Graciosa before climbing further to Los Helechos. Continue towards the south, through La Geria, Timanfaya, Yaiza - a quick last climb on La Degollada, before finishing in the resort of Playa Blanca.
Elevation Gain: ~1,400 m
Start/Finish: La Santa
Main Stops: Tinajo, Teguise, Haría, Los Valles, Tiagua
Overview:
From La Santa, climb toward Tinajo and on to Teguise. Ride the switchbacks to Haría and then toward Los Valles, descending back through Tiagua and Mancha Blanca. This loop is used by many pro triathletes training in Lanzarote and combines rolling hills with long stretches for tempo riding.
Elevation Gain: ~1000 m
Start/Finish: Costa Teguise/Playa Blanca
Main Stops: Los Helechos, Teguise, Uga, Yaiza
See route on Strava
Overview:
Crossing the island North to South. Start in Costa Teguise and ride north via Guatiza. Climb Tabayesco then Mirador Los Helechos, descend to Teguise, then follow the a quiet road down to Uga. Reach Playa Blanca through Yaiza and the secondary road.
Bring Nutrition: Small towns may have limited stops—carry snacks and water.
Watch Wind Conditions: Lanzarote can be breezy; check forecasts before heading out.
Use GPS/Strava: These routes are available on Strava—download maps to your device for easier navigation.
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1. Timanfaya & La Geria Loop
Distance: 75 kmElevation Gain: ~1,000 m
Start/Finish: Puerto del Carmen
Main Stops: Yaiza, Timanfaya National Park, La Geria, Uga, Tías
Overview:
Begin in Puerto del Carmen and head southwest through Macher toward Yaiza. From there, enter the surreal Timanfaya National Park via the LZ-67. Ride through volcanic terrain until Mancha Blanca, then climb gently through La Geria’s famous vineyards. Descend toward Uga and loop back through Tías.
2. Famara Coastal Ride
Distance: 80 kmElevation Gain: ~900 m
Start/Finish: Costa Teguise
Main Stops: Teguise, Tiagua, Soo, Famara, Caleta de Caballo
Overview:
From Costa Teguise, ride inland to Teguise. Continue northwest to Tiagua and descend toward the coastal village of Famara. Enjoy riding along the scenic coastline and make a quick stop in Caleta de Caballo before looping back inland through Soo and Mozaga, returning to Costa Teguise.
3. Northern Loop via Mirador del Río
Distance: 75 kmElevation Gain: ~1,200 m
Start/Finish: Costa Teguise
Main Stops: Los Helechos, Haría, Mirador del Río, Órzola, Arrieta
See route on Strava
Overview:
Starting from Costa Teguise, ascend through El Mojón to the Mirador de Haría (Los Helechos). Continue climbing toward Mirador del Río for breathtaking views of La Graciosa. Descend through the village of Órzola, loop back to Costa Teguise through Punta Mujeres and Arrieta. A stunning ride for hill lovers.
4. Southern Volcanoes Circuit
Distance: 87 kmElevation Gain: ~1000 m
Start/Finish: Playa Blanca
Main Stops: Yaiza, La Geria, La Santa, Timanfaya
See route on Strava
Overview:
Start in Playa Blanca and head northwest toward Yaiza, then climb into Timanfaya territory via LZ-67 and continue through Mancha Blanca. Take a break in Tinajo before reaching la Santa, returning through Soo, La Geria, and Uga - then and back to Playa Blanca.
5. Short Central Island Tour
Distance: 50kmElevation Gain: ~700 m
Start/Finish: Costa Teguise
Main Stops: Teguise, San Bartolomé, Montaña Blanca
See route on Strava
Overview:
A scenic inland ride starting in Costa Teguise. Climb through Teseguite toward Teguise. Head southeast to San Bartolomé before turning toward Montaña Blanca and San Bartolomé and descending gently back to the coast. It’s a quiet route perfect for a recovery day.
6. Full Island Challenge
Distance: 125 kmElevation Gain: ~1,700 m
Start/Finish: Teguise/Playa Blanca
Main Stops: Arrieta, Órzola, Mirador del Rio, Los helechos, Timanfaya, Playa Blanca
See route on Strava
Overview:
Begin in Teguise towards Guatiza and then north through Arrieta along the coastline. Pass through the beautiful town of Punta Mujeres before reaching Órzola, the northernmost village on the island. Pause for views of La Graciosa before climbing further to Los Helechos. Continue towards the south, through La Geria, Timanfaya, Yaiza - a quick last climb on La Degollada, before finishing in the resort of Playa Blanca.
7. La Santa Training Loop
Distance: 110 kmElevation Gain: ~1,400 m
Start/Finish: La Santa
Main Stops: Tinajo, Teguise, Haría, Los Valles, Tiagua
Overview:
From La Santa, climb toward Tinajo and on to Teguise. Ride the switchbacks to Haría and then toward Los Valles, descending back through Tiagua and Mancha Blanca. This loop is used by many pro triathletes training in Lanzarote and combines rolling hills with long stretches for tempo riding.
8. North to South Crossing
Distance: 77 kmElevation Gain: ~1000 m
Start/Finish: Costa Teguise/Playa Blanca
Main Stops: Los Helechos, Teguise, Uga, Yaiza
See route on Strava
Overview:
Crossing the island North to South. Start in Costa Teguise and ride north via Guatiza. Climb Tabayesco then Mirador Los Helechos, descend to Teguise, then follow the a quiet road down to Uga. Reach Playa Blanca through Yaiza and the secondary road.
Pro Tips Before You Ride
Ride Early: Especially in summer months to avoid mid-day heat.Bring Nutrition: Small towns may have limited stops—carry snacks and water.
Watch Wind Conditions: Lanzarote can be breezy; check forecasts before heading out.
Use GPS/Strava: These routes are available on Strava—download maps to your device for easier navigation.
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8 Epic Road Cycling Routes in Lanzarote (50–125 km)
