- Location: Salento
North-Center Salento trails - 1 Day Tour
- Enduro / All Mountain
- 1 DAY RIDE
On this thrilling single-day enduro tour, you’ll conquer three extensive and exhilarating trails situated in the pristine highlands of Salento municipality, nestled within Colombia’s picturesque Quindio department, part of the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. These three trails are known by the local mountain biking community as the ‘Nieblas Trail‘ , ‘Alegrias Trail’ and‘La Patasola Trail’, these trails collectively span an impressive 15.6 km and boast an elevation loss of 1,852 meters. These iconic trails, Nieblas and Alegrias, have played host to numerous prestigious national downhill and enduro competitions, including the renowned National Enduro Cup of Colombia.
Salento is a small and pleasant town in the Andean region of Colombia that is located in the department of Quindío. It is known for its coffee farms and the surrounding vegetation, particularly for the beautiful Cocora Valley. This unique town, with its colorful houses and balconies, offers one of the best settings for Colombian tourism.
On this thrilling enduro day, you’ll conquer three extensive and exhilarating trails situated in the pristine highlands of Salento municipality, nestled within Colombia’s picturesque Quindio department, part of the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. These three trails are known by the local mountain biking community as the ‘Nieblas Trail‘ , ‘Alegrias Trail’ and‘La Patasola Trail’, these trails collectively span an impressive 15.6 km and boast an elevation loss of 1,852 meters.
Explore the thrill of enduro mountain biking in Salento, Colombia, on an adventure that begins in the town’s main park, where you can taste a traditional coffee from local farms. We’ll then hop into a 4×4 vehicle to ascend the Central Mountain Range, reaching an elevation of 3,050 meters (10,006 feet), the starting point for our exhilarating journey on the «Nieblas trail».
This 3.9 km singletrack trail boasts a 514-meter elevation loss, weaving through Andean jungles and tree plantations. Before starting to descend the Nieblas trail, we will meet a peasant family who will share with us a typical breakfast of the region.
The end of the Nieblas trail marks the start of our next adventure on the «Alegrias trail», a 5.8 km singletrack descent with a 791-meter elevation loss. Widely regarded as the best trail in the Quindio department, Alegrias offers breathtaking vistas and diverse terrains. Expect to encounter grasslands, rock gardens, root-filled paths, Andean forests, tree plantations, and pure creeks as you traverse this remarkable trail.
The 5.9 km La Patasola Trail winds through the picturesque village of «Boquia and Cocora,» featuring a notable 547-meter elevation loss from 2263 to 1817 meters. With 90% of the trail immersed in the Natural Andean Forest, riders experience a dynamic MTB ride through this well-conserved natural haven. The trail concludes at a stunning waterfall, offering a perfect spot to relax and celebrate the end of this day of Enduro adventure.
After the ride, if you so desire, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the culture of Salento. You can wander through its colorful streets, discover its local crafts and meet its lovely inhabitants. In the village, a delightful lunch awaits you, serving as a reward for conquering the day’s cycling challenge.
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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