Lactic Acid Head

A meandering, gentle climb along a dry river bed, passing goat farms and traditional Canarian cave houses, before a pretty intensive but short climb to El Sitio de Abajo, followed by 10km+ of almost total descent along a well established mountain path. Incredible views guaranteed, this is a great…

My Christmas escape route. If you have a car I suggest starting and finishing this route in Aldea Blanca.  If you have a lift or don't mind using public transport, you could start at the bottom of the hill in San Fernando and end in Aldea Blanca. Either way, Fataga makes an excellent midwway …

This route, which as usual starts close to Vecindario hits some of GC's best moutain approaches within a few minutes and you're soon away from it all and in the hills. Be sure to take time out (and maybe a change of footwear) to explore the awesome Barranco de las Vacas, with it's other-worldly r…

This route starts up in Santa Lucia de Tirajana - so you'll need either someone to transport you or to take the local bus. Number 34 - which leaves from Vecindario. Decamp in Santa Lucia, enjoy the scenery and when you're ready double back following the main road up. 2 forks in the road - both …