Marcos y Cordero

San Andrés y Sauces, Canarias, España

11.1 miles (17.9 km) · 6,158 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Marcos y Cordero is a 11.1-mile loop route in San Andrés y Sauces, Canarias, España, gaining 6,158 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 3,823 feet at an average 21.5% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.1 mi (17.9 km)
Elevation gain	6,158 ft (1,877 m)
Average gain	552 ft per mile (105 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 2,181 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	91.8%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	20%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about Marcos y Cordero

How much elevation gain does Marcos y Cordero have?

Marcos y Cordero has 6,158 ft (1,877 m) of elevation gain over 11.1 miles (17.9 km). That averages 552 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Marcos y Cordero?

The difficulty score for Marcos y Cordero is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Marcos y Cordero?

The longest climb on Marcos y Cordero runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 2,181 ft (665 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 91.8%.