TF-82 El Tanque to Santiago del Teide
Dove va
El Tanque → Santiago del Teide View route on Google Maps →
Cosa aspettarsi
This is a dramatic, high-altitude pass along Tenerife’s TF-82, climbing from the green northern town of El Tanque over the iconic Puerto de Erjos before sweeping down into the volcanic valley of Santiago del Teide
The character of the road is defined by its role as a major geographical and climatic divide. Ascending through technical uphill hairpins, the route pierces the trade-wind cloud layer at the Erjos summit, shifting rapidly from lush laurisilva and pine forest into dry, sun-drenched volcanic terrain with expansive views of Mount Teide and the rugged Teno massif
A highly scenic mountain transition featuring technical switchbacks on the ascent and fast, sweeping lines on the descent. Watch out for sudden fog or damp patches near the summit, enjoy the rapid shift in temperature, and experience the journey on a stable, smooth-revving adventure bike like the 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp
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Curiosità
- El Tanque is located in the region known as Isla Baja and gets its name from a large water tank built in the 16th century to supply the local sugar plantations
- The Puerto de Erjos pass sits at over 1,100 meters above sea level, acting as a natural barrier that blocks the northern trade winds
- As you drop into Santiago del Teide, you are entering a valley shaped by the eruption of the Chinyero volcano in 1909, the last volcanic eruption in Tenerife
- The vegetation wildly changes along this short route, shifting from damp laurisilva and pine forests to dry scrubland and almond trees
- The compliant suspension of the Transalp easily absorbs any rough patches on the older, weathered sections of this historic mountain pass
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