Huaraz Mountain Bike Adventure

Arrive to Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport and leave the rest of the logistics to us. In the evening we’ll have time to build our bikes (or inspect our rentals) and greet the other riders who make up our road trip family. We'll be lodged in the Barranco neighborhood of Lima, a vibrant and bustling area of Lima with tons of world-class bars and restaurants.

Night: Lima

We’ll pedal from our hotel to Lima’s most famous local trail system, El Morro Solar. El Morro Solar overlooks the city of Lima and the Pacific Ocean. We’ll make sure that our bikes are properly tuned after travel, putting them to the test with both some short climbs and some loose flowy descents, getting to know the Pacific anti-grip. In the evening, we'll make any last-minute tweaks to our rides or quick purchases in one of Lima's many bike shops. It's time to get our bags ready becasue tomorrow we're road trippin'!

Night: Lima

Total Distance: 14 km (8.7 miles)

575 m (1,886 ft)   575 m (1,886 ft)  Max: 290 m (951 ft)

Ride time: 3.5 hrs.

Shuttle time: No shuttle

After loading our bikes and storing other personal belongings (bike bags, etc.), the Lima to Huaraz road trip is on! We’ll travel along the Peruvian coast for several hours before we turn inland and start to ascend the Andes. Today’s journey to Huaraz, capitol of the Ancash region, is about 8 hours. We’ll take the evening to ride around this fun city and to acclimate to the elevation (10,015 ft). Huaraz is a fun mountain town that brings locals, cyclists, mountaineers, trekkers and all other types of outdoor enthusiasts together.

Night: Huaraz

Shuttle above Huaraz City to the heights of the Black Range, La Cordillera Negra, where the views of Huaraz and La Cordillera Blanca are unreal! We’ll explore the backyard rides of the locals, Callanpunta and Rodeo trails, which are a great warmup for what’s to come.

Night: Huaraz

Total Distance: 37 km (22.9 miles)

334 m (1,098 ft)   3,284 m (10,774 ft)  Max: 4,408 m (14,462 ft)

Ride time: 4.5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 2 hrs.

Ride some of our Black Range favorites. Shuttles, shuttles and more shuttles. We’ll climb into the Black Range three times for some ridiculously fast descents and later shuttle a local treasure that finishes on the doorstep of our lodge. In the evening, for those interested, we’ll go out to explore Huaraz’s top breweries.

Night: Huaraz

Total Distance: 22.4 km (13.9 miles)

84 m (276 ft)   3,037 m (9,964 ft)  Max: 3,884 m (12,742 ft)

Ride time: 4 hrs.

Shuttle time: 2 hrs.

Let’s start the day with a visit to LLaca Lake, a pristine glacial lake at the foot of La Cordillera Blanca. Our first descent will redefine the term rock-garden! Later, shuttle local favorite Pitec for a blend of culture, scenery and technical descents. Finish the day with a secret singletrack descent to local thermal baths, where we’ll enjoy a soak and beers before returning to our lodge. In the evening, we'll get our gear ready to transfer to Caraz in the morning.

Night: Huaraz

Total Distance: 26 km (16 miles)

166 m (545 ft)   2,220 m (7,282 ft)  Max: 4,492 m (14,740 ft)

Ride time: 4.5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 2.5 hrs.

In the morning we’ll move down the Huaylas Valley from Huaraz to Caraz. If seriously technical rock gardens coupled with tight switchbacks is your idea of a good time, today’s ride lineup is for you. These are challenging descents from start to finish. We’ll descend each of these trails once to start and later pick our favorite to repeat – we’re confident you’ll want to! These trails are some of our favorites.

Night: Caraz

Total Distance: 18 km (11 miles)

61 m (200 ft)   2,651 m (8,698 ft)  Max: 3,314 m (10,873 ft)

Ride time: 3.5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 3 hrs.

Today’s shuttle and descent is massive! Starting from over 4,700 meters, we’ll descend with two goals: 1) adrenaline overdose and ….2) find oxygen! From within Huascarán National Park, we’ll explore incredible native forests, the famous Llanganuco lakes and sections of unbeatable singletrack along María Josefa trail. Pack your sledgehammers, it gets rocky! If at the end of the day, we still want more, we’ll shuttle to The Black Range for a bonus drop.

Night: Caraz

Total Distance: 35 km (22 miles)

246 m (807 ft)   3075 m (10,089 ft)  Max: 4,725 m (15,501 ft)

Ride time: 5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 3 hrs.

Relentless exploration sometimes yields a hidden gem, and this is it! If 7,000 feet of vertical drop in one trail doesn’t push your stoke level off the chart, this trip maybe isn’t for you. Towering cactuses, technical switchbacks, monster rock gardens and incredible views of Nevado Santa Cruz sum up our last day of trails. It will be a fitting close to an epic week. In the evening, we’ll say farewell to Caraz with a proper barbecue and get our gear ready for the ride back to Lima tomorrow.

Night: Caraz

Total Distance: 29 km (18 miles)

235 m (774 ft)   4,305 m (14,123 ft)  Max: 4,449 m (14,628 ft)

Ride time: 4.5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 3.5 hrs.

In the morning we’ll load up the shuttle and begin our journey back to Lima. Snoozing is not only permitted, but highly encouraged! Upon arrival to Lima, your guides will be around to lend a hand with bike disassembly and packing. Let's go out for some farewell drinks!

Night: Lima

Shuttles to the airport will be available all day. Your guides will be around to assist with additional trip logistics if you plan on extending your trip beyond the riding.

Prefer to organize a private ride group of your own? We're cool with that! Send us an email with your preferred dates and we'll try to make it happen...

• Airport pick-up and drop-off at Lima’s Alejandro Velasco Astete International airport
• Private shuttle and driver for all rides
• Transfer shuttles Lima to Huaraz & Caraz to Lima
• Expert MTB guide with Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
• Assistant MTB guide (groups of 4 or more)
• Trail fees
• Water, fruits and snacks
• 10 Breakfasts
• 9 Lunches
• 2 Dinners
• 3 Nights of lodging in Lima (double-occupany room)
• 4 Nights of lodging in Huaraz (double-occupany room)
• 3 Nights of lodging in Caraz (triple-occupany bungalow)
• Admission to Huascarán National Park (Day 5 & 8)
• Admission to Hot Springs (Day 6)
• Access to bikestand and tools
• Access to first-aid kit, two-way radios, and satellite communicator
• Pre-departure information package
• Complimentary Peru Biking hat
• Non-Stop Good Times!