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DESCRIPTION
Mountain biking High Atlas between passes and high valleys of the Toubkal massif. Four days of good mountain biking through an extraordinary network of tracks and trails in the High Atlas near Marrakech
Departure from Marrakech and road to the High Atlas and the Toubkal massif, to Lake Lalla Takerkoust located on the first foothills of the High Atlas where we will take our mountain bikes. Warm up to the village of Taghenchoute and climb to the superb Kik plateau located opposite Toubkal, between 1100 and 2300 m altitude to begin our descent to the village of Asni in the Toubkal National Park.
After this beautiful walk through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the track will quickly gain altitude to reach the Ourika valley by mountainside paths that connect the many land villages of the valley. A high mountain route up to 2450m above sea level with breathtaking views of the High Atlas peaks and its vertiginous landscapes.
A beautiful descent overlooking the upper Ourika valley will take us between paths and tracks towards Setti Fatma where we will end this beautiful High Atlas mountain bike hike in the heart of magnificent landscapes, on the century-old Berber paths of the Toubkal massif.
Amazing colors, traditional life, customs unchanged for centuries. And the legendary hospitality of the mountain Berbers. Good mountain biking in the Berber High Atlas.
Departure from Marrakech and road to the High Atlas and the Toubkal massif, to Lake Lalla Takerkoust located on the first foothills of the High Atlas where we will take our mountain bikes. Warm up to the village of Taghenchoute and climb to the superb Kik plateau located opposite Toubkal, between 1100 and 2300 m altitude to begin our descent to the village of Asni in the Toubkal National Park.
After this beautiful walk through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the track will quickly gain altitude to reach the Ourika valley by mountainside paths that connect the many land villages of the valley. A high mountain route up to 2450m above sea level with breathtaking views of the High Atlas peaks and its vertiginous landscapes.
A beautiful descent overlooking the upper Ourika valley will take us between paths and tracks towards Setti Fatma where we will end this beautiful High Atlas mountain bike hike in the heart of magnificent landscapes, on the century-old Berber paths of the Toubkal massif.
Amazing colors, traditional life, customs unchanged for centuries. And the legendary hospitality of the mountain Berbers. Good mountain biking in the Berber High Atlas.
IN SHORT
- Location: 350 km from Marrakech – See map
- Departures: mid-June to end of September - Tailor-made dates possible
- Groups: 4 people min - possibility of joining a group departure
- Level 2: 40/80 km per day depending on your level / Elevation between 1,200 m and 2,900 m
- Accompaniment: English-speaking mountain biker guide and logistics vehicle
- Accommodation: On the circuit: Gite / Marrakech: Hotel***
- Conditions: Accessible to any good mountain biker
Itinerary:
Day 1: The High Atlas:
Meeting with your guide at 8am and transfer by 4X4 to the first foothills of the High Atlas. Preparation of the bikes near the village of Azgour at 1500m altitude, where we will begin our mountain bike raid on a track to discover the first Berber villages. After a short climb, we will cross a pass and enjoy a superb section of rapid passage over a dry wadi. Pedaling through a superb pine forest we will reach the village of Imi n'Tala where we will eat a tagine with a family.
In the afternoon, our track will follow a succession of typical villages along the beautiful valley of Anougal. Then we will leave the dirt track to end our mountain bike journey near Amizmiz. Installation of our bikes on the 4x4 to go to our hostel located on the shores of Lake Lalla Takerkoust. Dinner and night.
Day 2: The Kik & Imlil plateau:
After a hearty breakfast, we will start our day on a flat course before climbing to the village of Taghenchoute. A good climb will take us to the Kik plateau with its superb view of the High Atlas mountains and Toubkal, the roof of North Africa. Over the seasons, the landscapes of the plateau are transformed: Ochre/brown when the farmers plow the land with their mules. From brown to white in winter with snow capped peaks of the Atlas. Green & red in spring, when the soft green barley fields are dotted with poppies. Finally the yellow in summer announces the harvests. After this beautiful walk through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the track quickly goes up in altitude to begin our descent to the village of Asni.
If you still have a little energy, we can drive 17 km to reach the village of Imlil; otherwise we install the bikes on the 4x4 to go to our guest house in Imlil.
Day 3: The high valleys of Toubkal:
From the foothills of Mount Toubkal, our mountain bike trek begins with the ascent of the Tizi n'Tamatart pass at an altitude of 2230m, with a spectacular view of the majestic Toubkal, often snow-covered. At the village of Wanskra we will follow a dirt road on the mountainside. The impressive route overlooks the wadi with its verdant terraces and villages clinging to the mountain slopes.
A walk punctuated by crossing superb Berber villages where a hospitable population lives who will invite you to have a tea. The arrival near Asni marks the end of our mountain bike tour. After installing our bikes on the 4x4, a short transfer of 12 km will take us to our hostel near the village.
Day 4: The upper Ourika valley:
After a hearty breakfast, we will prepare for the ride of the day!
We will start with a short flat section before testing our physical abilities on a long and arduous climb to Tadmamt, a pass located at an altitude of 1800m. As we climb we will enjoy the superb view of the plain of Haouz, contrasting with the imposing peaks of the Atlas just above us.
In the afternoon, we will do a beautiful track overlooking the beautiful Ourika valley. A mixture of paths and tracks that will lead us to the end of this superb valley where our cycling adventure ends. Installation of our mountain bikes on the 4X4, and return to Marrakech. END OF OUR SERVICE
►For those who have chosen to extend their stay in a riad in the medina. Drop-off and installation at your riad.
Day 1: The High Atlas:
Meeting with your guide at 8am and transfer by 4X4 to the first foothills of the High Atlas. Preparation of the bikes near the village of Azgour at 1500m altitude, where we will begin our mountain bike raid on a track to discover the first Berber villages. After a short climb, we will cross a pass and enjoy a superb section of rapid passage over a dry wadi. Pedaling through a superb pine forest we will reach the village of Imi n'Tala where we will eat a tagine with a family.
In the afternoon, our track will follow a succession of typical villages along the beautiful valley of Anougal. Then we will leave the dirt track to end our mountain bike journey near Amizmiz. Installation of our bikes on the 4x4 to go to our hostel located on the shores of Lake Lalla Takerkoust. Dinner and night.
- Transfer: 80kms/1H30
- Mountain bike: 38 km
- Altitude uphill: 570m, downhill: 980m
- Minimum altitude: 870m
- Maximum: 1,560m
Day 2: The Kik & Imlil plateau:
After a hearty breakfast, we will start our day on a flat course before climbing to the village of Taghenchoute. A good climb will take us to the Kik plateau with its superb view of the High Atlas mountains and Toubkal, the roof of North Africa. Over the seasons, the landscapes of the plateau are transformed: Ochre/brown when the farmers plow the land with their mules. From brown to white in winter with snow capped peaks of the Atlas. Green & red in spring, when the soft green barley fields are dotted with poppies. Finally the yellow in summer announces the harvests. After this beautiful walk through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the track quickly goes up in altitude to begin our descent to the village of Asni.
If you still have a little energy, we can drive 17 km to reach the village of Imlil; otherwise we install the bikes on the 4x4 to go to our guest house in Imlil.
- Mountain bike: 32 km
- Altitude ascent: 1047m
- Descent: 580m
- Minimum altitude: 460m
- Maximum: 1,460m
- Transfer: 30 mins
Day 3: The high valleys of Toubkal:
From the foothills of Mount Toubkal, our mountain bike trek begins with the ascent of the Tizi n'Tamatart pass at an altitude of 2230m, with a spectacular view of the majestic Toubkal, often snow-covered. At the village of Wanskra we will follow a dirt road on the mountainside. The impressive route overlooks the wadi with its verdant terraces and villages clinging to the mountain slopes.
A walk punctuated by crossing superb Berber villages where a hospitable population lives who will invite you to have a tea. The arrival near Asni marks the end of our mountain bike tour. After installing our bikes on the 4x4, a short transfer of 12 km will take us to our hostel near the village.
- Mountain biking: 36 km
- Altitude ascent: 1,020m
- Descent: 1,600m
- Minimum altitude: 1160m
- Maximum: 2345m
- Transfer: 15 mins
Day 4: The upper Ourika valley:
After a hearty breakfast, we will prepare for the ride of the day!
We will start with a short flat section before testing our physical abilities on a long and arduous climb to Tadmamt, a pass located at an altitude of 1800m. As we climb we will enjoy the superb view of the plain of Haouz, contrasting with the imposing peaks of the Atlas just above us.
In the afternoon, we will do a beautiful track overlooking the beautiful Ourika valley. A mixture of paths and tracks that will lead us to the end of this superb valley where our cycling adventure ends. Installation of our mountain bikes on the 4X4, and return to Marrakech. END OF OUR SERVICE
►For those who have chosen to extend their stay in a riad in the medina. Drop-off and installation at your riad.
- Mountain bike: 36 km
- Altitude ascent: 1120m
- Descent: 970m
- Minimum altitude: 1,160m
- Maxi: 1,865m
- Transfer: 46 km
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