Extension tours

Biking in the death road

"Downhill mountain bike an extreme contrast in climate from an altitude of 4650m to 1100m: from glaciated mountains to the subtropical rainforest"

Early in the morning we travel in the support vehicle, bikers and bikes, up to a high pass at 4650m. From up here in the glaciated mountains of the Cordillera Real we start the stunning 5 hour descent down to the Yungas rainforest found at just 1100m in the La Paz region. Extreme contrasts are found on the improved route along a now abandoned road: you'll get to experience cycling through exposed crags, raw jungle and precipitous ravines. Biking adventure at its best.

Itinerary

  • Meet at 07:00.
  • Move in car up to La Cumbre.
  • Bike down.
  • Late lunch in Coroico.
  • Swimming in a hotel's pool.
  • Return to La Paz.
  • Arrival at around 18:00.

BRING: fleece jacket, sun hat, water bottle, sun cream, sun hat, trainers or shoes suitable for cycling, sandals for a change in Coroico, bathing suit and vaccinations card.

Route map
full day
Difficulty grade on BIKE: MODERATE (-)