Road to thecoffee lands

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This 5 stage trip will take us through the mountains of the Andes to the coffee lands of Colombia. On this tour we will get to know the different Colombian cultures, the different types of vegetation and fauna and, of course, the trip will test your physical and mental strength. Our staff will make sure you only have to worry about having fun!
5
STAGES
351 kms
8.412 mts of acum ascent
15 - 21 May, 2023
20 -26 Nov, 2023
$USD 2.490

IncluDED

  • 7 days / 6 nights fully accompanied trip
  • All accommodations (Double occupancy)
  • All breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • All ground transportation
  • All luggage transfers
  • Services of our expert guides
  • 24 hour Mechanichal support
  • 1 sports massage
  • Professional coffee tasting experience
  • Support vehicles (Van, Car, Motorbike)
  • Sport nutrition (Energy bars, Drinks)
  • Kit (Bidon, Cycling Cap , Cycling Jersey, T-shirt)
  • Travel accident insurance

No IncluDED

  • Airplane tickets
  • Bike Rental
1
Day

WELCOME TO COLOMBIA!

Welcome to Colombia! We will be waiting for you at 2:00 PM in the MOVICH HOTEL located in Rionegro, Antioquia. We will have a short welcome brief and pur mechanics will help youa assamble your bike.Later in the afternoon we will host our welcome dinner!
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APROX DURATION. 2:53:01
Distance 56,32 km
ELEVATION GAIN  753 mts
MAX ALTITUDE  2.200Masl
CLIMB OF THE DAY Alto del chocho (Distancia: 1.8 km, Pendiente media: 4%)

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Stage
RIONEGRO
GUATAPe

STAGE PROFILE

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Today we have our first contact with the Colombian roads. We are going to do an extended version of what locals call the VUELTA A ORIENTE. This is a ride that many colombian pros do everyday and with a little bit of luck we will cross some of them.

This stage will lead us to Guatapé, one of the most beatiful landscapes of Colombia. In here you can rest and meet the colofull streets of the downtown.

ALTO DEl chocho

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APROX DURATION. 2:03:29
Distance 40,19 km
ELEVATION GAIN 292 mts
MAX ALTITUDE 244 Masl
CLIMB OF THE DAY n/a

Today we move down to the Magdalena valley. We will do a 4 hour car transfer from Guatape to La Dorada, in here you can decide if you want to ride the last 40 kms into Honda.

You will have the afternoon to rest and enjoy the Colonial hotel we are going to sleep in. At night we will make a technical talk about how to tackle the ALTO de Letras!
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Stage
DORADA (optional)
Honda

STAGE PROFILE

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Duración Aprox. 2:53:01
Distancia 56,32 km
desnivel 753 mts
Altura máxima 2.200 Masl
Puerto de Montaña Alto chocho  (Distancia: 1,8 km, Pendiente media: 4%)

Hoy tendremos nuestro primer contacto con rutas colombianas. Haremos una versión extendida de lo que los locales llaman VUELTA ORIENTE. Esta es una ruta que muchos profesionales colombianos realizan frecuentemente y con un poco de suerte nos cruzaremos con algunos de ellos.

Esta etapa nos llevará a Guatapé, uno de los más hermosos paisajes de Colombia. Descansaras aquí y disfrutarás las coloridas calles del pueblo.
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APROX DURATION. 6:35:23
Distance 80 km
ELEVATION GAIN 3.750 mts
MAX ALTITUDE 3.700 Msnm
CLIMB OF THE DAY Alto de Letras (Distancia: 80km, Pendiente Media: 4%) 

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MARIQUITA
Letras

STAGE PROFILE

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The queen stage is here; today Colombia will test your physical and mental strength. This, the longest paved climb in world will graduate you as a cyclist and will give the triumph you came here to obtain.

Afterwards we will rest in a natural hotsprings hotel where you can rest and celebrate.

Alto de Letras

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Duración Aprox. 2:03:29
Distancia 40,19 km
desnivel 292 mts
Altura Máxima 244 Masl
Puerto de Montaña n/a 

Hoy nos movemos al Valle del Magdalena. Haremos un viaje de 4 horas desde Guatapé a la Dorada, aquí decididas si quieres rodar los últimos 40 kms a Honda.

Tendrás la tarde para descansar y disfrutar del Hotel Colonial, a la noche tendremos una charla técnica antes de ALTO de Letras.
2
Etapa
Honda (optional)
rest ride

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APROX DURATION. 2:27:01
Distance 47,86 km
ELEVATION GAIN 846 mts
MAX ALTITUDE 2.100 Masl
CLIMB OF THE DAY Alto de la paz (Distancia: 2,08km, Pendiente media: 7%) 

4
Stage
Manizales
Santagueda

STAGE PROFILE

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Although it`ll be difficult to get back on the bike, today we have a recovery ride going through terrific landscapes, we finally have reached the coffee lands. After drinking an authentic Juan Valdez coffee and getting to know Manizales we´ll get in our way.

We will have our first contact with the Colombian coffee plantations and at the end of the ride we will rest in a private pool house.

Alto de la paz

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Tiempo Aprox. 6:35:23
Distancia 80 km
desnivel 3.756 mts
Altura Máxima 3.700 Msnm
Puerto de montaña Alto de Letras (Distancia: 80km, Pendiente Media: 4%) 

La ETAPA REINA; Hoy Colombia pone a prueba a prueba tanto física como mental. Este, el puerto de montaña mas largo del mundo te graduara como ciclista y dará el triunfo que viniste a buscar.

Después podrás descansar las piernas en las piscinas de agua termal del hermoso hotel TERMALES del Ruiz. Allí tendrás la oportunidad de relajarte y celebrar.
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Etapa
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Altimetría Alto de letras

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Day

APROX DURATION. 5:44:14
Distance 126,21 km
ELEVATION GAIN  2.771 mts
MAX ALTITUDE 1.780 Msnm
CLIMB OF THE DAY Alto de Belalcazar (Distancia: 16.80 km, Pendiente media:3.4%) 

5
Stage
Santagueda
filandia

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Now we dive into the coffee lands and we start the ride that will take us to Filandia. We´ll go through beautiful colonial towns such as Belalcazar and we will end at Filandia. This a really hard an hot stage, you will have to give whatever you have left in the tank.

At the end of the stage we will arrive to the only latinamerican hotel designed for cyclists! At night we will host the farewell dinner!

Alto de Belalcazar

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Tiempo aprox. 2:27:01
Distancia 47,86km
desnivel 846 mts
Altura Máxima 2.100 Msnm
Puerto de montaña Alto de la paz (Distancia: 2,08km, Pendiente media: 7%) 

Aunque será difícil querer montarse en la bicicleta, el día de hoy tenemos una montada de recuperación por unos paisajes hermosos. POR FIN LLEGAMOS A LAS TIERRAS CAFETERAS. Luego de tomarnos un café Juan Valdez y de conocer la ciudad de Manizales, nos dirigiremos hacia el municipio de Santagueda.

En Santagueda dormiremos en una finca de verano para celebrar nuestro recorrido. En la noche un chef nos dará una clase de cocina que podremos acompañar con un buen vino o una cerveza.
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Altimetría Alto de la paz

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Tiempo aprox. 6:35:32
Distancia 139 km
desnivel  2.975 mts
Altura Máxima 1.900 Msnm
Puerto de Montaña Alto de Belalcazar (Distancia: 16.80 km, Pendiente media: 3.4%) 

Ahora navegaremos a través de las tierras cafeteras que nos llevaran hacia Filandia. Pasaremos por hermosos pueblos coloniales como Belalcazar y terminaremos en Filandia. Esta es una etapa difícil y caliente ¡tendrás que dejarlo todo!

Al final de la etapa llegaremos al único hotel en Latinoamérica diseñado para ciclistas. A la noche disfrutaremos de la cena de despedida.
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Altimetría Alto de belalcazar

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¡Adios!

After breakfast we will drive you to the airport of Pereira. We hope you´ve had a great week!

Hotels

RIONEGRO – 1 NOCHE
HOTEL GUATAPÉ – 1 NOCHE
CASA PRIVADA EN HONDA – 1 NOCHE
HOTEL – 1 NOCHE
CASA PRIVADA EN SANTAGUEDA – 1 NOCHE
HOTEL – 1 NOCHE

Fechas y Precios

15 - 21 May, 2023 / 20 -26 Nov, 2023
$USD 2.490 per person. To book (30% down payment)
Add-Ons
*Bike rental: 50 USD per day
*Ground transportation to Manizales: $USD 200 from Bogotá or Cali (Available for groups of 8 people).
*Single accomodation $USD 400 per person (Subject to availabilty)
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