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San Bartolomé De Tirajana

Through the Valley of the Juncos – Artenara loop from Degollada de Cruz Grande

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Spain

Canary Islands

Gran Canaria

San Bartolomé De Tirajana

Through the Valley of the Juncos – Artenara loop from Degollada de Cruz Grande

Hard

4.0

(2)

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Through the Valley of the Juncos – Artenara loop from Degollada de Cruz Grande

05:15

62.5km

2,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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64 m

Degollada de la Cruz Grande Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cruz Grande is an important starting point for hikes. From here, trails start to the reservoir Chira, to San Bartolomé (Tunte), to the Cruz de Tejeda or to the …

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23.4 km

Through the Valley of the Juncos

Highlight • Gorge

The road clings firmly into the rock and so you drive up with many bends. You have a wonderful view of reservoirs and steep mountain flanks.

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36.5 km

Artenara

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This place is the highest in Gran Canaria and at about 1300hm. From here you have many beautiful views of the surrounding nature. In the village, a lot is about caves.

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36.6 km

Cave House Museum of Artenara

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting museum in beautiful scenery. Free entry. Donations are welcome. Beautifully recreated cave houses which are still in use in the area

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36.7 km

Panoramic Route from Artenara to Tejeda

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

44.2 km

View of Nuestra Señora del Socorro Church and Roque Bentayga

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From here, you have a nice view of the Nuestra Señora del Socorro church with the Bentayga rock in the background.

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45.8 km

View of Roque Bentayga Through the Basket Sculpture

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Through the giant basket you have a special view of the legendary Roque Bentayga.

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62.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

27.7 km

1.64 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

12.5 km

200 m

159 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Through the Valley of the Juncos – Artenara loop from Degollada de Cruz Grande

Degollada de la Cruz Grande Viewpoint

Through the Valley of the Juncos

Artenara

Cave House Museum of Artenara

Panoramic Route from Artenara to Tejeda

View of Nuestra Señora del Socorro Church and Roque Bentayga

View of Roque Bentayga Through the Basket Sculpture

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