How hard is El Teide from Chío?

Classified as Hors Catégorie, El Teide from Chío is one of the most demanding climbs you’ll face — save your best legs for this one.

How long is El Teide from Chío?

El Teide from Chío is 40.1km long with 1,738m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Where does El Teide from Chío start?

El Teide from Chío starts on the Carretera in Canary Islands, Spain. The starting coordinates are 28.2439°N, -16.7986°E.

What is the steepest section of El Teide from Chío?

The steepest 100-metre section of El Teide from Chío hits 9%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.3%.

HC Carretera

El Teide from Chío

Canary Islands, spain

The Carretera rises 40.1km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 1,738m to 2,359m. The average gradient of 4.3% disguises ramps of 9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. At 2,359m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Canary Islands, Spain.

Longer than 99% of climbs in Spain.
More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Spain.
The 8th climb in Canary Islands by summit elevation.
One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.