The ultimate climber exploit featuring the legendary Alto de Letras and their recently opened gorgeous road:
the Ruta de los Nevados.
A unique opportunity to conquer the world's longest climbs and to experience riding up to over 4000 mts on the new road to the sacred volcanic snowed peaks, named the most beautiful road in Colombia!
A flexible tour lets you mix and match one, two or even the three different epic climbs to the top of the Colombian central Andes.
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It also can be combined with the Coffee&Cycling tour or the Medellin Training Camp for an unforgettable comprehensive experience of Colombia cycling culture.
From 3 days/2 nights
Average distance: 100 km/day
Average elevation gain: 4250 mts/day
From:
£560 / USD 680
DAY 1 - Welcome / Mariquita - Honda
36 kms / 280 mts of elevation gain
Pick-up at Medellín airport (or local meeting point). Car transfer to our hotel where we will setup the bikes and start the riding adventure. A short and relaxed stage to stretch the legs, get confortable on the bike and acclimatise. Also a great opportunity for a coffee stop in the beautiful colonial centre of Honda.​​
DAY 2 - Mariquita - Alto del Sifon
120 kms / 4720 mts of elevation gain
The new world's longest climb and declared the most beautiful road in the country, this newly-paved narrow path meanders the highest snowy volcanos in the Colombian Andes.
Stunning views, low traffic and generous mountains make this day a climbers dream.
DAY 3 (Optional) - Manizales - Alto de Letras
32 kms / 1880 mts of elevation gain
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The legendary Alto de Letras is a dream for every passionate cyclist. This route tackles the climb from the friendlier, unexplored west versant. A great complement to an epic tour to the Colombian Andes.
DAY 4 - Good bye!
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After an unforgettable cycling experience, we will drive back to Medellín or take you to one of the local airports in Manizales or Pereira.
INCLUDED
- Accommodation in bike-friendly hotels (3-star minimum) on a double occupancy basis. Single occupancy available on request.
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- Full support on a 4-to-1 customer/staff ratio plus motorised accompaniment (moto/car depending on the tour).
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- All car/van transfers required during the tour.
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- English/French/Spanish speaking guides.
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- Breakfasts.
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- On-the-bike food and hydration.
Local products and recognised sport nutrition brands.
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- Bicycle setup and on-tour mechanical assistance.
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- Detailed GPX files sent in advance.