Transvulcania Ultramarathon

73,06 KMS

Start: Fuencaliente Lighthouse (6:00 AM).
Finish: Los Llanos de Aridane.

The Transvulcania running race. The route starts at the Faro de Fuencaliente lighthouse and continues along the “Gran Recorrido” trail GR 131, also known as ‘Ruta del Bastón’, to Puerto de Tazacorte. From there, it connects with the GR 130, Camino Real de la Costa, to the finish line, located in the Plaza de España – Los Llanos de Aridane.

Transvulcania is undoubtedly one of the toughest trail running races in the world, with a distance of 73.06 kilometres and 4,350 metres of cumulative positive altitude gain and 4,057 metres of cumulative negative altitude gain. From the starting line, located at sea level, the course climbs up to Roque de los Muchachos (2421 m.), the highest point of the island, then descends to Tazacorte and ends in Los Llanos de Aridane where the finish line is surrounded by an incredible atmosphere with lots of people.

Point Type Google Maps Altitude (m) Dist. (km) Dist. inter (km) Elevation gain (m) Start time / Cut Off
Faro de Fuencaliente Start line Location 8 0 6:00
Los Canarios Aid Station (Liquid) Location 715 7,4 7,4 706
Las Deseadas Aid Station (Liquid) Location 1827 17,0 9,6 1184
El Pilar Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 1445 24,8 7,7 270 11:00 (corte)
El Reventón Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 1415 31,53 6,8 226
Pico de la Cruz Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 2293 46,5 14,9 1398
Roque de Los Muchachos Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 2417 50,7 4,2 307 17:00 (break)
Torre de El Time Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 1159 60,7 10,0 119
Puerto de Tazacorte Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 2 68,0 7,2 39 21:00 (break)
Los Llanos de Aridane Finish line Location 338 73,06 5,1 363 22:00 (Close)
73,06 4350
  • Running vest or belt with water.
  • Headlamp with red light on the back.
  • Emergency blanket.
  • Phone with battery.
  • Soft flask or reusable cup.
  • Whistle.