1-Day Cycling Tour in La Paz on the World's Most Dangerous Road

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride one of the world's most dangerous roads on a full-day cycling adventure
• 02 Descend 63 km from La Cumbre to Yolosa on a dramatic downhill route
• 03 Take in highland scenery with snow-capped Mt. Illimani as a backdrop
• 04 Tackle bumpy mountain roads with full safety equipment provided

Take an exhilarating bike ride along one of the world's most dangerous roads on this full-day adventure from La Paz to Yolosa. Descend 63 km from La Cumbre at 4700 mosl. to Yolosa at 1185 mosl., passing dramatic highland scenery with snow-capped, 6,438 m-high Mt. Illimani as a backdrop. This challenging route combines bumpy roads, striking natural landscapes, and a memorable downhill cycling experience.

Descend 63 km from La Cumbre at 4700 mosl. to Yolosa at 1185 mosl., passing dramatic highland scenery with snow-capped, 6,438 m-high Mt. Illimani as a backdrop.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City La Paz

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

La Paz to Yolosa Downhill Cycling Adventure

• Pick-up is at 8:00 in the morning.

• The ride starts at 9:00 am sharp, after a detailed check of all safety equipment: full-face helmet, gloves, jacket and pants, and knee and elbow pads.

• We are scheduled to reach Yolosa town by 3:00 pm so that we can return to La Paz by 6:00-8:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bike: full-suspension or hardtail mountain bikes with hydraulic brakes

• All safety equipment

• Meals: snacks and buffet lunch (both veg and non-veg)

• Transportation from hostels: pick-up and drop-off

• A free T-shirt for participating in the tour

What's Not Included

• Photographs and videos of the trip

Know before you go

• The bike ride is 63 km on a downward route.

• It starts at 4700 mosl. (Meters Over Sea Level) in La Cumbre and ends at 1185 mosl. (Meters Over Sea Level) in Yolosa.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

La Paz, Bolivia

Tour start

La Paz, Bolivia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.