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A
trip by mountain bike is one of the best ways to know the countryside
of Ecuador. From Riobamba you can make a variety of cycle tours
in the beautiful Chimborazo province. For example a downhill trip
from the snow-capped Chimborazo mountain. Or a 2-day trip to the
remote highlands of the Atillo Lakes area.
For these and other bike trips we provide lightweight mountain bikes
of the best quality (Trek, Cannondale, Specialized, Klein, GT) and
all the necessary equipment: helmets, gloves, and knee and elbow
pads. Specialized biking guides and a 4-wheel drive vehicle are
available for support during the trip.
Chimborazo downhill (1 day)
This trip starts in Riobamba with transportation by 4-wheel drive
to the parking place of Chimborazo, at 4800 m. altitude. At this
point, in many cases covered with some snow, you start the spectacular
downhill ride. On the way down you will have amazing views of this
snow-covered mountain and observe grazing llamas on its slopes.
Return to Riobamba in the afternoon.
Atillo Lakes (2 or 3 days)
From Riobamba we cycle south on small country-roads, enjoying the
lovely scenery and passing indigenous villages. In the late afternoon
we arrive at the community of Atillo, named after some of the most
beautiful high lakes of Ecuador. The local people here still live
in chozas (thatched huts) and you will sleep in this kind of shelter.
The area of Atillo is far from the tourist route but not less interesting.
If you decide to stay a day in Atillo, you can make a hike in the
mountains to a viewpoint from where you can see Sangay, one of the
most active volcanoes in the world. Also you can make a horseback
riding trip or go fishing for trout.
We include:
· Professional guides
· Support vehicle
· Top quality mountain bikes
· Helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads
· Radio / cell phone for communication
· Accommodation and meals during the 2- and 3-day tours
These programs are only part of the bike itineraries we offer.
If you want more information, contact us
and we will give you more details.
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