A cycling tour of Lanzarote

Moderate. Daily stages of 30 to 50km. This trip is offered on an electric bike (you can, however, hire a hybrid bike or a road bike, in which case the difficulty level is 3/5). The route is hilly, with substantial climbs and descents. Daily elevation gain ranges from 250 to 800m, with an occasional stage involving more climbing during the week. Lanzarote is often windy, which can make some cycling stages a little more demanding. Participants must have a good level of fitness and previous experience of cycling for several consecutive days.

You only need to carry your belongings for the day and your picnic in your panniers. Your luggage will be waiting for you every evening at the end of the stage. Your luggage is transported by vehicle. We recommend carrying a change of clothes in your panniers, as rare, unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic jams, may occasionally delay the delivery of your luggage.

Bookings are possible for one person or more.

8 days / 7 nights.

We provide a digital travel pack that includes access to a smartphone navigation app, a list of your accommodation, any relevant vouchers and all the information you need for your trip to run smoothly.
If you wish, we can provide a printed version of the travel pack with maps, a route guide and a travel wallet, for a supplement of 30 € per pack, which you will receive at the first hotel.
This is a self-guided trip, without a guide, so you travel independently throughout your stay.

Accommodation

Very comfortable accommodation, mostly in 3*, 4* and 5* hotels, and sometimes in guesthouses of an equivalent standard; accommodation in rooms for 2 with a private bathroom.
Single rooms are available on request, subject to availability. Accommodation photos are for illustrative purposes only.

Grand Hotel in Arrecife

Villa Lola et Juan in Haría

Hotel Palacio Ico in Teguise

Meals

Breakfast included. For lunch, you can buy supplies at your overnight stop or eat at a traditional inn along the way.
In the evening, you can dine at your accommodation or at a nearby restaurant. Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

On Day 1 at Arrecife Airport.

On Day 8 after breakfast at Arrecife Airport.

Bike hire

Bike hire is not included in the trip price. You can choose between a hybrid bike, an electric bike or a road bike. The bike photos shown below are for illustrative purposes only.

Electric bike for hire

Road bike for hire

Women’s hybrid bike for hire (Kross or Stevens)

Men’s hybrid bike for hire

Gravel bike

Bike hire (hybrid and electric bikes) includes the following equipment: helmet, repair kit, cycle computer, lock and pump, 1 rear pannier, bottle cage.
Road bike hire includes: cycle computer, pump and repair kit.

Clipless pedals are optional and must be requested when booking.

Your own bikes: if you bring your own bikes, a supplement applies for transferring them from the hotels to the airport. Bike boxes can be stored at the hotel in Arrecife for the duration of your stay (for a supplement). Please contact us.

Please note: wearing a helmet is compulsory in Spain. For hygiene and comfort, we recommend bringing your own helmet.

Flights are not included in the trip price, but we can book them for you. Please contact us for details (scheduled airlines only).

For information:
Direct flights from Paris to Arrecife with Vueling, Iberia, Air France, Air Europa, easyJet or British Airways.
Direct flights from Lyon to Arrecife with British Airways and Iberia.

Many of our trips offer opportunities to swim along the route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; any swimming is therefore your own responsibility and at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bike and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As a member of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the sector move towards more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we are committed to:

• Transparency in our practices and prices
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and foster meaningful encounters.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification scheme, recognises our practical efforts to promote responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy

For cycling

• Cycling shorts or tights, depending on the season
• Cycling gloves
• A helmet (wearing one is compulsory)
• Sunglasses (to protect against the sun, wind and small insects)
• A windproof jacket
• T-shirts or cycling jerseys
• A handlebar map holder
• A water bottle

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of not developing sweat odours (brands include Icebreaker, Ruka, etc.)!
As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.

Protection against sun and rain

• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat (helmet)
• A windproof jacket
• A rain cape or a “Gore-Tex” jacket

After cycling

• A jumper or fleece
• Comfortable trousers for walking
• A pair of shorts
• A tracksuit or a change of clothes
• A lightweight, long-sleeved cotton shirt
• A pair of running-style trainers for the evening
• Spare clothes and underwear
• Swimwear
• A toiletry bag
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, adhesive strapping tape, surgical masks, hand sanitiser, paraffin gauze or “2nd skin”, gauze, antiseptic, arnica pellets and aspirin for minor aches and injuries …

• If your bike does not have a pannier, bring a comfortable small 40 L backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic during the day. If you have a luggage rack, you can secure your bag to it with bungee cords. Rental bikes come with a pannier for your belongings. Bring a small backpack as well; it makes it easy to carry your belongings when you stop to visit places along the way.
• A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack or travel bag in good condition. Cases used to transport bicycles are not accepted.

You can also find this information in our comprehensive article, which will guide you on what to pack in your panniers for your next cycling trip.

Country: Spain, an EU member
Archipelago: Canary Islands
Location: Atlantic Ocean
Geology: volcanic island
Status: biosphere reserve
Province: Las Palmas
Largest city: Arrecife

Travel documents

Travellers visiting Spain, including minors, must carry a national identity card or passport (EU nationals). For entry requirements, consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Health

Bring your European Health Insurance Card, which you should request from your health insurance provider at least 15 days before departure.

Country calling code: 0034.

Lanzarote is one hour behind France. When it is 14:00 in France, it is 13:00 in Lanzarote.

The Canary Islands enjoy a subtropical climate with pleasant temperatures throughout the year (from 18 °C in winter to 24 °C in summer – a maximum of 30 °C). The beaches are warm most of the time, while higher elevations are much cooler, except on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where the climate is drier and hotter. The mountainous islands receive relatively high rainfall (250 mm per year), unlike the flatter islands, where the sirocco, known locally as the calima, is a hot wind from the Sahara that blows during summer, bringing sweltering heat.

Spanish.

Euro.