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Whilst none of our itineraries require technical skills and are aimed variously at the novice through to the regular rider, some do require previous experience of biking in the mountains. We provide the mountain bikes, which are fully suited to the terrain and remove the inconvenience and expense of bringing your own bike. Our tours are on a mixture of surfaced roads and dirt tracks in remote areas and are fully supported throughout by 4WD Landrovers, giving you the flexibility to do as much or as little riding as you wish each day. The distances given for each tour are therefore a guide to the maximum possible each day. Mountain Bikes: Stockli XC-6.5 Pro Frame: Alu 7005 DB Fork: Manitou Black Comp 100 with Lockout Tyre: Ritchy Innovader Pro 2.1 Gear changer, derailer, bottom bracket, cartridge and brake: Shimano LX Pedal: click and standard reverse pedals Biking Equipment: As with all our cycling tours, you must bring your own helmet. You may also bring your own pedals and saddles if you prefer. Please refer to individual dossier for other requirements. Panniers are provided on the bikes which can can be clipped on/off as required. Tour staff and support: Explore tour leader/bike guide plus support staff/driver(s). Additional guide provided for groups of 8 or more. Minibus (airport transfers) and 4WD Landrover bike transportation and support vehicles. Group size: Approx. 12 to 16.
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Agadir. 2 Drive to Iherm in Anti Altas; ride to Ait Abdellah; drive to Tafraoute. 3 Drive to Ammeln Valley; ride through Anti Atlas to Lakhmis Ida Ougnidif; return to Tafraoute. 4 Ride to Tahala through lunar landscapes and oases; return to Tafraoute via painted rocks. 5 Ride through Ait Mansour valley to Talouste; return to Tafraoute. 6 Drive to High Atlas; cycle descent to Immouzzer. 7 Dramatic descent through High Atlas and Paradise valley to Atlantic coast; drive to Agadir. 8 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts hotel; 7 breakfasts included. See p45. Grade & Terrain: Grade B 235km/6 days (average 39km/day). Ascents of up to 350m but predominantly descents of up to 1000m. 75% surfaced, remainder on dirt roads.
Anti Atlas Adventure
CYCLE GRADE B
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Daily distances day 01 day 02 day 03 day 04 day 05 day 06 day 07 day 08 DATES & PRICES in £s per adult 8 days from London (Sat-Sat) 2008 deps 15 Nov-22 Nov 2009 deps 07 Mar-14 Mar Flight Incl 719 Flight Incl 769 Land Only
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The Anti Atlas is unique among Morocco's mountain ranges, from the culture of the local berber tribes to the striking physical beauty of its landscapes. From our base at Tafraoute deep in the heart of the mountains we bike through oases and across plateaux to explore remote communities, palmfringed valleys and orchards. Our last two days are spent on the southern slopes of the High Atlas riding through pine forests and a spectacular descent through lush palmeries and small villages to the Atlantic coast. Predominantly on surfaced roads, this tour provides a range of gradients and some steep descents, suitable for those with some previous biking experience. We base ourselves in hotels throughout to ensure comfort as well as adventure.
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Ouarzazate. 2 Transfer to Ghassate; valley ride to Ait Ali Ou Issa. 3 Continue on southern slopes to Amejgag. 4 Ride to village of El Hot; climb to pass and descend to Issoumar. 5 Descend into Dades Valley; continue to Ait Oudinar. 6 Continue on Dades gorge to Boumalne du Dades and Bou Trar. 7 Ride Valley of Roses to El Kelaa Mgouna; drive to Ouarzazate. 8 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 2nts hotel, 3nts auberge, 2nts gite; 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners included. See p45. Grade & Terrain: Grade B/C 210km/6 days (average 35km/day). Mainly undulating with ascents up to 300m. 20% surfaced, remainder on dirt roads.
Southern Slopes of the Mgoun
CYCLE GRADE B/C
Daily distances day 01 day 02 day 03 day 04 day 05 day 06 day 07 day 08
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The remote mighty Mgoun Massif of the Central High Atlas is one of Morocco's least visited mountainous areas and one of its most rewarding for the mountain cyclist. In the shadow of the sacred peak of Mgoun (4071m) we ride its southern slopes through berber villages and high passes. Crossing desert-like plateaux we finally descend the Dades Gorge and explore the Rose-growing region around Boumalne du Dades and the 'Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs' before returning to Ouarzazate. While gradients are not extreme, this tour is mainly on dirt roads and does suit the rider with basic technical experience. Accommodation is in a variety of gites and auberges in the villages and gorges of the south.
DATES & PRICES in £s per adult 8 days from London (Sat-Sat) 2008 deps 449 01 Nov-08 Nov 699 Flight Incl 729 419 Land Only 449 Flight Incl Land Only
Land Only 2009 deps 479 21 Feb-28 Feb
Land Only tour: 8 days - start Agadir day 1 (Sat), end Agadir day 8 (Sat) Plus Local Payment: MAD1750 (approx £105) payable Agadir Single Room Option: £95* These are guide prices, see p46 for full details Anti Atlas
Land Only tour: 8 days - start Ouarzazate day 1 (Sat), end Ouarzazate day 8 (Sat) Plus Local Payment: MAD1750 (approx £105) payable Ouarzazate These are guide prices, see p46 for full details The High Atlas/Peter Crane
Essential information about our tours see pages 45-51
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