Salento trails

This charming little town in the heart of Colombia's coffee region is the perfect place to enjoy cycling. Explore the region's majestic natural beauty, from mist-shrouded mountains to crystal-clear rivers and unique architecture.

Ride general description

On this thrilling single-day enduro tour, you’ll conquer two 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 two trails are known by the local mountain biking community as the ‘Nieblas Trail’ and the ‘Alegrias Trail’, these trails collectively span an impressive 9.7 km and boast an elevation loss of 1,305 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

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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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ITINERARY

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».

 

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.

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ALEGRIAS TRAIL

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.

Due to the fact that Alegrias and Nieblas trails cross the protected natural area called “Distritos Regionales de Manejo Integrado de la Cuenca Alta del Río Quindío de Salento», such trails are a popular destination for Mountain bike travelers seeking natural beauty and coffee culture immersion.

 

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.

 

THE TOUR GUIDES

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.

SIMON – Enduro Guide
SERGIO – Enduro | XC Guide

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TESTIMONIALS

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Mario A
Mario A
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The ride is an absolute epic one. The landscape you get to see is amazing aas you go through beatiful nature and aggresive trails if you choose to. The time went endless as I was having tons of fun. The crew is really dedicate and the give the extra for you to have a great time. Thanks guys
Pablo D
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Muchas gracias a Paula y Simon fueron muy amables desde la preparación de la propuesta presupuesto hasta el momento de regresarnos.
Mario A
Mario A
Chile
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The ride is an absolute epic one. The landscape you get to see is amazing aas you go through beatiful nature and aggresive trails if you choose to. The time went endless as I was having tons of fun. The crew is really dedicate and the give the extra for you to have a great time. Thanks guys
Pablo D
Pablo D
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Muchas gracias a Paula y Simon fueron muy amables desde la preparación de la propuesta presupuesto hasta el momento de regresarnos.

!BOOK THIS ADVENTURE NOW!

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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