- Location: Salento
Southwest Salento Trails - 1 Day Tour
- Enduro / All Mountain
- 1 DAY RIDE
Join us for an exhilarating single-day Enduro adventure as you conquer four extensive trails nestled in the breathtaking Andean forest of the southwest of Salento municipality, a hidden gem within Colombia’s picturesque Quindio department. These legendary trails, known as the ‘Ventiaderos Trail‘, ‘La Selva Trail‘, ‘Waterfall Trail’, and ‘Parapentes Trail‘ are revered by the local mountain biking community. Together, these routes span an impressive 14 kilometers, offering a thrilling elevation loss of 2,437 meters.
In this day of Enduro adventure, you will conquer four extensive trails nestled in the breathtaking Andean forest of the southwest of Salento municipality, a hidden gem within Colombia’s picturesque Quindio department. These legendary trails, known as the ‘Ventiaderos Trail‘, ‘La Selva Trail‘, ‘Waterfall Trail’, and ‘Parapentes Trail‘ are revered by the local mountain biking community. Together, these routes span an impressive 14 kilometers, offering a thrilling elevation loss of 2,437 meters.
Our adventure begins early in the morning when our trail hunters team will pick you up from your place of lodging. We will then embark on a 4×4 vehicle to ascend the Central Mountain Range by a road locally known as ‘La Linea‘. This road serves as the primary route across the Colombian Central Mountain Range. Our starting point for this exhilarating journey on the ‘Venteaderos Trail‘ will be at an elevation of 3,000 meters (10,006 feet).
Our Enduro MTB adventure will commence with the first trail of the day, named ‘Venteaderos‘. This thrilling 2.43-kilometer singletrack has an elevation loss of 361 meters through lush Andean cloud forests and tree plantations, offering an exhilarating Enduro mountain biking experience amidst breathtaking natural surroundings.’
After completing the Ventiaderos trail and eating some snacks, we will ride for 5 minutes to our second adventure, ‘La Selva trail‘. This 3.6 km singletrack descent boasts a 587-meter elevation loss and takes you through the enchanting understory of Andean forests and pine plantations. Be prepared to tackle entertaining rock gardens and root-filled sections along this remarkable trail.
The scenic 2.8-kilometer Waterfall Trail meanders through verdant coffee farms and pristine forests. As riders descend 743 meters of elevation loss, from 2012 to 1568 meters, they encounter exhilarating challenges along the way. The trail concludes at two breathtaking waterfalls, offering opportunities for a refreshing swim and tranquil restorative moments amid nature’s splendor.
After finishing the Waterfall Trail, we’ll embark on a 20-minute ride in search of El Castillo’s hilltop, which marks the beginning of our third adventure of the day, the ‘Parapentes Trail.’ This trail offers an exhilarating 4.7-kilometer singletrack experience, with a descent of 743 meters through lush coffee plantations and sub-Andean natural forests. By sure, this is the trail with the best panoramic views of the coffee region of Quindio department. This trail starts at an elevation of 2257 meters and ends at 1567 meters near to the city of Calarca and Armenia. Prior to commencing our descent along the Parapentes Trail, we’ll have the opportunity to meet with a local peasant family who will graciously treat us to a cup of their region’s finest coffee and a traditional breakfast.
Following the ride, a delectable lunch in a traditional local farm awaits you, serving as a well-deserved reward for successfully tackling the day’s cycling challenge. This satisfying meal will not only refuel your energy but also provide a delightful cultural culinary experience that complements your adventure.
Our bilingual guides will be with you every step of the way during this cycling adventure, supporting you with sport drinks, snacks and basic mechanics, ensuring that your experience is as enjoyable as it can be.
The only thing you need is to pack your suitcase and prepare yourself to enjoy the best scenarios of tropical America for the practice of Mountain Bike. We will take care of the rest
To book a tour, you can pay the total value or make a deposit of at least 20% of the total value. To do this, give us your basic information and our team will provide you with an international payment link.
To custom your experience, just contact us and tell us how you want your trip? Our team will help you to customize your mountain bike adventure! We take you anywhere, anytime! There is not a problem if you have companions or family, we have customized activities off bike.
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