Coast, Andes and Jungle
Embark on a thrilling journey that connects Peru’s coast, mountains, and jungle in just five stages. Starting from Lima in the coast of Peru, we will cross the Andes to start the adventure of riding down to the jungle, on a road that goes from nearly 4500mt to 700mt in the Chanchamayo valley. After a couple of riding days in this jungle lands we will drive back to Lima. The end of the adventure takes us from the Andean mountains of Lima to the shores of the Pacific. More than 10,000m of descend!
Season: From May to October.
5 biking days and one day traveling to destination by ground.:
Level/skills: All.
COAST, ANDES & JUNGLE
COAST, ANDES & JUNGLE
COAST, ANDES & JUNGLE
COAST, ANDES & JUNGLE
Coast, Andes and Jungle
Embark on a thrilling journey that connects Peru’s coast, mountains, and jungle in just five stages. Starting from Lima in the coast of Peru, we will cross the Andes to start the adventure of riding down to the jungle, on a road that goes from nearly 4500mt to 700mt in the Chanchamayo valley. After a couple of riding days in this jungle lands we will drive back to Lima. The end of the adventure takes us from the Andean mountains of Lima to the shores of the Pacific. More than 10,000m of descend!
Season: From May to October.
5 biking days and one day traveling to destination by ground.
Level/skills: All
5 GREAT STAGES:
Stage 1: LIMA / MANTARO VALLEY
We start 5am with a 9 hours journey from Lima to the Mantaro Valley (3,400m). Lunch and afternoon to rest and acclimatize in the Andes. Maybe an hour ride on a flat land in the Mantaro valley.
Stage 2: MANTARO VALLEY / LA MERCED
Shuttle to Molinos Highlands (4,600m) descending almost 4,000m to the jungle at La Merced (750m) — a breathtaking ride crossing from the cold summits to the warm and humid jungle on gravel roads.
Stage 3: LA MERCED / VILLA RICA / YURINAKI
Ride through jungle valleys: Start from Paucartambo Bridge (800mt) and climb 21K to Villa Rica (1,500m), then descend 50K to Yurinaki (550m) across the jungle highlands. Shuttle back to the hotel.
Stage 4: LA MERCED / RICRAN / JAUJA / COCACHACRA
Cross the Andes again back to Lima region. Leaving the Jungle at 8am we will drive to Palca and Ricran (3750m), begin the ride climbing to cross the mountain range at 4100m and then, down to Jauja in the Mantaro valley (3400m). Lunch in Jauja and continue the shuttle to Cocachacra (1400m).
Stage 5: COCACHACRA / OLLEROS / SAN BARTOLO
Leaving Cocachacra at 7am we´ll be shuttled for 4 hours to Buenavista (3600m) across the Andes of Lima. Last ride is an epic 70 km downhill ride from the Andes to the Pacific shores of San Bartolo, arriving at 4pm. Return to Lima city.
May to October Season
These months are best to ride in these three main regions together. Anyway as always in Peru we have to check the weather forecast. From July to August it may snow at highpasses blocking some roads.
From December to April is not available.
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 with XC 2.3 tires. 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 1lt capacity, fresh clothes. We will cross different altitudes and ride on different day hours. At noon usually the Andes is warm and sunny, but we may have wind or an unexpected rain (or snow), so get ready for any kind of weather. Don´t forget sunscreen.
Trip Facts:
TERRAIN: Gravel roads and paths, easy singletracks.
ALTITUDES: Andes valley at 3300m, higher pass near 4500m. More than 10,000m of total negative altitude.
DIFFICULTY: Not too tough for climbing, but enough skills for safe downhill rides on gravel and rough roads.
DISTANCES: An average of 50K to 80K per ride, it may vary depending the topography of the stage and physical condition of participant.
About the Trip:
The most part of this trip is considered to be ridden on gravel roads and some paths that are still in use by local shepherds. We have chosen these tracks because of the beauty of the places, far from the main road traffic and because we will be able to enjoy the peaceful life of the Andean and Jungle countryside.
At the end of each day, we spend the night in different kinds of homestays: family lodges, basic bed & breakfasts and Andean community houses.
And every stage includes shuttle rides with the goal to enjoy the best riding section in every stage and avoid urban places or highways. Transportation may partially support riders in some destinations.
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OUR BASIC 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.
