Best mountain bike rides of Lima
A selection of some of the best rides in Lima. Starting with the great downhill of Olleros, starting in the Andes and finishing at the shores of the Pacific. Then, a ride in some of the best known places in the south of Lima. The end in the fabulous National Reserve of Paracas is a unique environment with a spectacular blend of beaches, cliffs, and traditional fishing villages. Three superb days of cycling, you’ll discover the incredible diversity of Lima in a perfect mix of nature, adventure, and culture.
Season: All year. Best from April to December.
Level/skills: Intermediate/Experts. Basic levels will ride shorter or easier sections.
Best mountain bike rides of Lima
A selection of some of the best rides in Lima. Starting with the great downhill of Olleros, starting in the Andes and finishing at the shores of the Pacific. Then, a ride in some of the best known places in the south of Lima. The end in the fabulous National Reserve of Paracas is a unique environment with a spectacular blend of beaches, cliffs, and traditional fishing villages. Three superb days of cycling, you’ll discover the incredible diversity of Lima in a perfect mix of nature, adventure, and culture.
Season: All year. Best from April to December.
Level/skills: Intermediate/Experts. Basic levels will ride shorter or easier sections.
3 GREAT STAGES:
Stage 1: LIMA / OLLEROS
We´ll drive up to the Andes. Once we reach the 3600m we start the ride down to the sea. 50 K of roads and trails. Reaching the coast in the afternoon we´ll get to our hotel on the coast. Season April to December.
Stage 2: TOTORITAS
This is a ride in a valley. Not too much climb and some singletracks. Once finished the ride we´ll drive to Paracas, arriving at the end of the day.
For those looking for a singletrack ride if the season permits, we can ride the Asia Fog Oases trail.
Stage 3: PARACAS / LIMA
Wake up at sunrise for a ride across the southern side of the Paracas Reserve, where desert meets the Pacific waters pointing to Laguna Grande. Return for lunch, then head back to Lima, arriving at night.
Extra Stage: PARACAS / LIMA (no ride, just fun)
The day before we could arrange a buggy ride across the desert to a small oases near Paracas. Next day a boat ride to Ballestas Islands starting at 8am or 9am Back at 11am. At noon we´ll be ready to go back to Lima. Lunch stop at the highway Arrival by late afternoon.
When is Best Season
These three rides have different seasons.
January to March is rainy season in the Andes, so Olleros is not able to drive and ride. Totoritas has no problem the whole year and Paracas in June-July has some issues (could be on any day) with the strong winds known as the Paracas winds.
So April to December are best to get the best of three destinations.
WHAT´S INCLUDED:
Private transportation, lodging, guiding, mechanical basic aid, some snack food during the rides, hydration, vegan or any special diet is not supplied but we can arrange some stuff if the destination can support it.
NOT INCLUDED:
Medical, accident insurances, flights, shuttle transfers to starting or from the ending point, hotels before and after the trip, meals not specified on the trip plan.
BIKES: We suggest to bring yours, in that case we suggest a hardtail or a full suspension. Bikes are not included by default but if you need to rent some ask for the kind of bike we may supply and its cost.
CLOTHES: Helmet, gloves, sunglasses, backpack 2lt capacity, fresh clothes. The coast depending the season reaches 12°C to 30°C with very low possibility of rain, but a windvest is useful for the ride along to the coastline. Don´t forget sunscreen.
Trip Facts:
TERRAIN: All kind: Gravel roads and paths, paved road sections, singletracks.
ALTITUDES: Coast valley from sea level to 3,600m.
DIFFICULTY: Not too difficult when climbing. Good singletracks.
DISTANCES: An average of 30K to 70K per ride.
About the Trip:
This trip is considered to be ridden mostly on gravel and paved roads. We have chosen these tracks because of the beauty of the places and the variety of environments, altitudes and ecosystems.
Transportation may partially support cyclists during the rides.
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TRAVEL CONDITIONS:
Any broken or damaged part of the bike or equipment, intentionally or not, caused by riders or terrain issues must get paid back at commercial prices (ex: frame, levers, gears, derailleur, tyres, wheels, helmet, gloves, etc).
Any injury caused by any reason during the ride is the full responsibility of the rider and any medical or transportation cost must be covered by the rider. This is an adventure sport activity subject by its nature to any kind of non-expected events.
