With great access to many hidden singletrack paths and gravel roads, Churup Mountain Lodge offers bike excursions and tours in the Peruvian Andes. Varying in length, difficulty and distance there are several options for different levels of fitness and capabilities.
Pick-Up Time: 09:00 / Drop-Off Time: Aprox 13:30 / Max Altitude: 3850m
Difficulty: Beginner / Distance: 25K / Duration: Aprox 4hrs 30mins
This half-day bike excursion is ideal for intermediate or novice bikers or those looking to acclimatise gradually to the area. You will be collected at the lodge at 09:00 and leave Churup Mountain Hotel with your guide and head up on the gravel wide, through the surrounding fields gaining impressive views of the surrounding countryside and mountains, before arriving at Pitec. Enjoy a well deserved break, before letting go of the brakes on the downhill return to the lodge.
Pick-Up Time: 08:00 / Drop-Off Time: Aprox 13:30 / Max Altitude: 4000m
Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced / Distance: 27K / Duration: Aprox 5hrs 30mins
This half-day bike excursion is ideal for intermediate or advanced riders who are well acclimatised and want to head into the Cordillera Negra to explore the trails and soak up the impressive views of the Cordillera Blanca peaks. You will be collected in private transport at Churup Mountain Hotel at 08:00 and be drive high up into the hills, from where you will descend through varied terrains finishing back at the valley floor.
Riding in the Cordillera Blanca is a very different experience from that at sea level, and requires a good level of fitness to adjust and deal with the altitude. There are many incredible routes to be explored for different levels and capabilities. Below are some acclimatisation tips and a recommended kit list for your excursion.
1 x Cycling shorts
1 x Light weight fleece
1 x Waterproof jacket & trousers (depending on season
1 x Wide brimmed hat
1 x Sunglasses
1 x Day rucksack
1 x Camelbak
1 x Sun cream