Hidden paradises

“HIDDEN PARADISES”

Our tour starts at Riobamba, in our car we´ll get the Calera community (3090mts). (10137ft), a place of wonderful views of mountains like Chimborazo, Carihuayrazo and Altar. From this point begins this unique biking tour, dedicated for nature lovers. With our bilingual biking guide, you´ll discover the old route to Guaranda city, called “Gallo Rumi” (Rock ´s Cock); in a dirt road, your skills will be tested in this uphill and downhill biking trip (3 hours aprox). Lunch at our arriving to Guaranda city (2668mts) (8753ft). Visit to the Guaranga´s museum, where there is a nice view of the 7 different hills that surround this city. Back to Riobamba.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Ø  Level: Intermediate

Ø  Distance: 36 km, 22 km on dirt road and 14 km on asphalt

Ø  Uphill: 6 km

Ø  Dowhnill: 33 km approximately

Ø  Maximum height: Refugio Whymper 5000 meters (16,405 feet)

Ø  Minimum height: Guaranda city 2668mts. (8753feet)

Ø  Total time: 5 to 6 hours

Included:

ü  Private transportation for people and bikes

ü  Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English/French)

ü  Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano)

ü  Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava)

ü  Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit

ü  Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission)

ü  Lunch

ü  Entrance fees