GC-130 Pico de las Nieves to Telde
Where it goes
Pico de las Nieves → Telde View route on Google Maps →
What to expect
This is one of Gran Canaria’s greatest descents on the GC-130, starting at the highest point of the island, Pico de las Nieves, and dropping all the way down to the historic city of Telde.
The character of the road changes dramatically as you experience an almost 1,800-meter drop in elevation. Starting in cool mountain air near stone “neveras”—where snow was historically stored to sell in Las Palmas—you’ll wind through lush Canary pine forests and past the striking Caldera de los Marteles volcanic crater before descending into warmer, coastal air.
A masterclass in Gran Canaria’s famous “mini-continent” feeling on freshly resurfaced, phenomenal tarmac. Slow down, enjoy the endless string of hairpins and sweeping Atlantic views, and experience the journey on a tourer like the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2025 DCT.
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Fascinating facts
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Pico de las Nieves means "Peak of the Snows". Snow is rare today, but historically it was stored here in stone "neveras" and sold down in Las Palmas
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It is the highest point of Gran Canaria at ~1,949 m
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The road passes Caldera de los Marteles, a beautifully shaped volcanic crater
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The descent drops almost 1,800 m from summit to the Telde area
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Telde is one of the oldest cities of Gran Canaria, founded back in the 14th century
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The whole GC-130 section was recently resurfaced, among the best tarmac on the island
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A perfect example of Gran Canaria's "mini continent" feeling: mountain air, pine forest and coastal warmth in a single ride
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