Riding to Salinas: The lasta Andean Paradise

“RIDING TO SALINAS: THE LAST ANDEAN PARADISE”

Discover the most amazing ride between hidden valleys and a wonderful view of the colossus Chimborazo.

Starting at 8H00 from Riobamba we’ll take our car to the El Arenal path, during our trip, we´ll have nice views of elevations like Tungurahua, Carihuayrazu and the magic Chimborazo, surrounded by our friends: the camels Llama, Alpaca and Vicuña (a kind of llama) which make the scenery more beautiful; from here the dusty path is waiting for us and our bike riding.  After 3 hours inside of the hidden valleys of the Bolivar’s province, discovering forgotten communities, enjoying pictures of pine trees plantations, primary Andean forests and the people´s friendship as we pass, we’ll get the most developed Andean community of Salinas de Guaranda, where the chocolate, yogurt and cheese, weavings and mushroom factories are located and we have the chance to visit and discover their industry and history, spoken by our native guide at our arriving. Lunch. Back to Riobamba.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Ø  Level: intermediate

Ø  Distance (biking): 41 km in total (8,5 km dirt road, 9 km asphalt, 23,3 km between little stones and dirt road)

Ø  Dowhnill:  39 km approximately

Ø  Maximum height: Cruz del Arenal 4000 meters (13,123 feet)

Ø  Minimum height: Salinas de Guaranda 3550 meters  (11,646 feet)

Ø  Total time: 4 to 5 hours

Optional: if you are interested to start from the Chimborazo´s first hut, please let us know.

Included:

ü  Private transportation for people and bikes

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

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

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  Water during the trip

ü  Box Lunch

ü  Visit to Salina´s factories