What are your cycling limits?

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ALTO DE LETRAS

Test yourself.

Feel Epic. 50 miles of climbing through Colombia’s Andes. Are you ready to conquer the ride of a lifetime

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Alto de Letras into detail

The cold shower feeling

The mountain will test you from the beginning. The first few kilometers are actually daunting, you will find several kilometers with average gradients of 5%, 6% and a few other sections with very nice false flats. take it easy. these are the first 30 km.

This is just great!

Don’t forget to eat, hydrate and take advantage of these kilometers to recover a little… the hard part is over but what’s coming will be a lot of fun!

Where *** is the end???

In these last kilometers you will leave everything on the road, here grit your teeth and when you reach the finish line do not forget to scream and raise your arms.

“What Cyclists Are Saying”

Epic Climb

50 miles of ascent through breathtaking mountains.

Scenic Beauty

Push your limits with one of the world’s hardest cycling routes.

Physical & Mental Challenge

Experience the rich landscapes and diverse ecosystems of Colombia.

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Tours featuring Alto de Letras

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Bogotá-Medellín

  • Intermediate to Advanced
  • 600 kms (375 miles)
  • 10.000 mts (30.000 ft) vertical
  • 8 days, 6 stages.
  • From USD 3500.

Two vibrant cities, one epic ride! A breathtaking route that will feature all the things we love about riding in Colombia: epic days against the backdrop of the memorable Andes, while at night we relax in one of our premium accommodations.

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In a Rush?

Alto de Letras Weekend

  • Intermediate to Advanced
  • 180 kms (112 miles)
  • 4.200 mts (12.000 ft) vertical
  • 3 days, 2 stages.
  • Custom Dates
  • From USD 1800.

Ready to cross Alto de Letras off your bucket list? We’ve got you covered. Fly into Bogotá, and we’ll handle the rest—guiding you to conquer this legendary climb and earn your well-deserved bragging rights.

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Why we do it?

At Arriba! Our tours are designed to ignite your spirit, reminding you that life’s most intense moments are what make it truly fulfilling.

Tomas Catrillon

Founder Arriba.Travel

CEO of Arriba Bike tours.

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FAQ

Frequent asked questions

Short answer yes. If you are on a bike tour you with us you bet it is. Longer answer: there are several reasons as to why is perfectly safe to come to Colombia and ride your bike feeling safes: first because you are trusting us your safety and nothing is more important for us than making sure we all get home safe. Also we have a very high ratio of customers to staff, making sure we keep an eye on the whole group that so we know were we are supposed to go. Other important aspects are Colombians are an extremely friendly and welcoming culture, that’s curious about foreigners. Also, Cycling culture in Colombia is very strong, drivers are very cycling aware, eager to protect cyclist and in our case, to show and share the country with visitors.
Our tours offer a very immersive experience into the everyday Colombia, so a mix of popular places while also exploring regions that even other Colombians aren’t aware. With over 15 years of experience running cycling trips, our tours focus on having the best bike experience and the areas that we go to are perfectly safe. We want you to relax and just focus on the riding.

It’s a common feeling that the tour might be be too challenging, but the best way to figure out the ideal tour is to talk to us.
Our years of experience allow us to asses your particular situation very fast and figure out the ideal tour for you.
Once on tour our expert team will make sure that everyone in the group gets the riding that they want to do, without enforcing, unless is a safety situation, a mandatory group pace. Have comfort in that you won’t be slowing the group down, or being force to pace down and that everyone will have a great time on the bike

Our tours ensure a balance of adventure and comfort, selecting accommodations that enhance the experience. We prioritize safety, happiness, and relaxation. We prioritize safety, happiness, and relaxation.
Our hotels are chosen to enrich the journey, from historic haciendas, organic coffee plantations, or state of the art modern hotels, we give as much thought to the places we stay as to the route we ride on. The result, is a trip that’s is a treat for you, either on the the bike or after every part of the experience is taken into account to be something to remember positively.
Hotels are meant to be the place to foster group bonding and create lasting memories. Relaxing by the pool, or just talking about life, is a fundamental part of the experience.
Join us for an unforgettable Colombian cycling adventure with exceptional accommodations.

Fueling is really important when challenging the Colombian mountains. For that reason we pay extra care to the food we take.
during the tours we will have a mix of local food and gastronomical experiences.
We can accommodate any dietary restriction you may have and make sure that you are enjoy yourself as much as on the bicycle as on off the bicycle.

At Arriba!, we offer high-end bike rentals that enhance the experience of our cycling guided tours. Our rental service is designed to complement exclusively our meticulously crafted itineraries.
We share your love for bicycles, which is why we chose the award-winning Argon 18 Krypton CS model. Renowned for its comfort and performance, it has earned prestigious accolades in the cycling industry like the test done simultaneously with other power houses by the Gran Fondo magazine.