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Take on LETRAS - The longest climb in the world. Colombia enjoys perfect weather year round, allowing you to cycle the Andes Mountains, “Cordilleras de los Andes”, at any time.
Colombia’s varied geography of valleys, mountains, rivers, and coastlines offers an experience unlike any other. You will visit historical and traditional towns, sample Colombian cuisine, see a tremendous variety of biodiversity, and cycle through the flower fields and coffee farms that have made Colombia famous.
Among many routes and destinations, LETRAS, is the highest mountain in the world that you can scale on road bike. A ride that allows you discover new smells, landscapes and towns through the 3.600 m of elevation gained. Come ride through Colombia with us:
Day 1 - Medellin, Colombia’s second largest city, is located in a valley. Its surrounding areas, characterized by perfect roads, picturesque villages, and hundreds of cyclists on the weekends, provide for unique cycling routes. We stay 45 kilometres outside of the city to cycle at 2,300 metres (8,202 feet) above sea level.
This region is home to Colombia’s second largest flower fields, producing 20% of all of Colombia’s flowers and pickup from Medellin Airport.
Day 2 - Starting at 2,600 metres above sea level and then go down to 500 meters, passing through all the climatic zones and vegetation. Arrival to a natural reserve, lunch, bathed in the river and rest for the big climb next day. Dinner and sleep in the hotel between the natural reserve. Distance : 80 to 140 km / Elevation gain: 2000 metres.
Day 3 - We will ride to a beautiful heritage town that takes its name from the Ondaimas, the indigenous people that inhabited the banks of the Magdalena river and the region where the city lies today. Enjoy a beautifull place while you going to prepare yourself for the big challenge.
Distance : 102 km.
Day 4 - The big challenge! we are going to ride the longest climb in the world. Don't worry about water, granolas, banana and supplies, our support vehicle is ready to help. The effort, sweat and suffer, will be rewarding for the amazing landscapes, little towns along side the road, smells, vegetation and more. Distance : 120,7 km. 80km mountain pass. Elevation gain: 4.600 metres. Estimated riding time: 6 - 8 hours
Days 5-7 - Enjoy three days riding around Colombia's Coffee Triangle. Pereira, Manizales, and Armenia are the three departments that make up the region referred to as the Coffee Triangle. Here the best and smoothest coffee in the world is grown and for which Colombia has received worldwide recognition. Amazing landscapes, challenging climbs and beautiful towns full of life, are the scenery for this days.
Day 8 - Transfer back to to Matecaña International Airport (Pereira)
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Prices from £2290pp Enquire Now£500 deposit required in order to secure your space on a Colombia Cycling Tour 2018/2019.
Please note that deposits are non-refundable.
Full balance due 10 weeks before the date of travel.
Colombia enjoys perfect weather year round, allowing you to cycle the Andes Mountains, “Cordilleras de los Andes”, at any time.
Colombia’s varied geography of valleys, mountains, rivers, and coastlines offers an experience unlike any other. You will visit historical and traditional towns, sample Colombian cuisine, see a tremendous variety of biodiversity, and cycle through the flower fields and coffee farms that have made Colombia famous.
Once a country crippled by its reputation of drugs, violence and corruption, Colombia has undergone major transformations, leading to increased safety and a booming tourism industry. We are proud of our country and have always felt a responsibility to bring awareness to others about Colombia and its progress.
After having experienced road cycling trips around the world, we wanted to merge our passion and knowledge of cycling with our pride of Colombia. There is no better way to experience Colombia and all that it offers than by bicycle! We strive to show the new face of Colombia through bike touring, training camps, and adventure holidays. During our excursions, you’ll get a chance to see some of the tourist hot spots in addition to many of Colombia’s best-kept secrets. The locals will show you the way.
Each year, Colombia welcomes 2.3 million foreign travelers looking for new places to explore. In the last two years, Colombia’s tourism industry has grown 15% and Medellín, our hub for most Colombia Cycling tours, was mentioned as one of the New York Time’s “Where to Go?” destinations. “El País”, the biggest newspaper in Spain, wrote about Colombia and 21 of its small towns to discover, five of which are near Medellín.
Whether you are a beginner, a hobby or an avid cyclist who loves travel and unparalleled experiences, you cannot miss the opportunity to ride in Colombia. We strive to ensure the absolute best experience for riders of all levels.
The best time for the country as a whole is between December and March as it rains the least during these months, especially in the Andean regions. This is Colombia's peak tourist season and local prices soar
Local bike hire is available. Please ask at the time of enquiry for you Colombia Cycling Tour
