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Mountain Bike Tours
La Paz - La Cumbre - Coroico:
Down the world´s most dangerous road (as described by some guide books)
For Sky Bolivia, the most "challenging and unique bike ride in the world".
Notable hightlights:
· A unique descent from 4700 mts to 1300 mts in 62kms, from snow-covered
peaks to the semi-tropical valley of Yungas, one step before the Amazon
Basin!!.
· Part of the ride is on the spectacular road dubbed by the Inter-American
Development Bank in 1995, as the world´s most dangerous, for most, the
most challenging, exiting and unique bike ride.
· After the ride, time for relaxation and a drink at the quiet town of
Coroico. Return the same day to La Paz, or stay at a hotel with swimming
pool!!
Suitable for:
· Confident beginners in a touring mood, not for racers or circus clowns!!
· Age: 19 to ?? ageless enthusiasts, average fitness
· And in particular, those wanting an unique world-class downhill mountain-bike
ride.
Description:
We drive to La Cumbre (4700m) with fantastic views of a number of snow-covered
peaks. Our descent starts around 0930 hrs, paved road for about 18
kms,lunch at 1200, down through twisting roads, waterfalls, a drug
check-post (?!) and eventually to the warmth of the tropical edge of the
Amazon Basin.
Other options:
· Overnight in Coroico is highly recommended rather than returning to La
Paz the day same day.
Total time required: 13 hours (rtn to La Paz) or 7 hours (to Coroico)
Approximate riding time: 4-5 hours
Approximate downhill %: 90%, only one section contains a few uphills.
Other trips available:
Chacaltaya to La Paz, down from the world´s highest skiing slope!
Zongo Valley, 3500m of vertical descent in 45kms of down-hill mountain-biking
DOWNHILL PAMPAS PACK: Combination of biking, and visit to the amazons
Pampas and Jungle, very popular
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