Your adventure mapped
– 1 Night in Greyton – The Greyton Lodge
– 1 Night in Franschhoek – Corner House Guesthouse
2 Nights in total - from ZAR ZAR 7533 PP (Contact for live rates)
Go on a short adventure, under your own steam. Start in the Overberg and venture the historic route to the winelands via mountain passes dating back to the 1600’s and 1800’s. Indulge in all this history while also daring a single track mountain bike trail, gourmet food and wine tasting.
INCLUSIONS
- Transfers to start and from end point
- Transport of bikes and luggage
- Backup vehicle throughout
- 2 x nights accommodation as indicated (Subject to availability)
- Meals (2 x breakfast & 2 x dinner)
- Wine Tasting session
- Full body massage on day 2
- Water, snacks and energy bars throughout trip
EXCLUSIONS
- All items of a personal nature
- Meals not indicated on inclusions
- All drinks
- Bicycles – bring your own bike (or rental bikes at additional cost)
Your journey begins
Day 1 – Cape Town to Greyton (Transfer)
Greyton - Magnificent MB trails
You will be greeted at the meeting point in Cape Town (CBD) in the morning and transferred in an air conditioned vehicle to Greyton. Your support driver and bicycles will be meeting you at Greyton.
You have the day to explore some of the finest MB trails in the area. Start and end points is at the Hub and Spoke in Greyton.
You will be spending the night at Greyton Lodge who offers guests a selection of 16 luxurious rooms, a breakfast restaurant, wine lounge, library and an historic pool, all set amongst the lush manicured gardens of the property.
Meals: Dinner
Your adventure continues
Day 2 – Cycle approx 70km’s from Greyton to Franschoek
Cornerhouse guesthouse- Franschoek pass
We start the trip on a smooth riding section that is mostly tarred, with the iconic Franschhoek Pass to manoeuvre. Traffic along this section is generally slow, but do keep safely to the side of the road. Check the weather forecasts as the winds at Theewaterskloof Dam can make riding a challenge.
The Franschoek Mountain pass was completed in 1825 and it served as the main gateway to the overberg before Sir Lowrys pass was constructed in 1830.
Upon arrival in Franschoek you will be pampered with a full body massage and a gourmet dinner in town. You spend the night at Cornerhouse guesthouse, a luxury house, located in the heart of Franschhoek on a quiet avenue, minutes’ walk from Le Quarter Francais and the pretty main street filled with boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
Road Conditions: Tar road and mountain pass
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
YOUR ADVENTURE CONTINUES
Day 3 – 37Km’s from Franschoek to Stellenbosch
Bikes, Wine & Helshoogte pass
Riding through the heart of the Cape Winelands signals the final stretch of the route. This section is all tar, but very worth it, as you wind your way past some of the country’s most superb and well known wine farms. Push over the Helshoogte Pass – the final pass of the ride – and coast down to Stellenbosch for a photo finish.
The original Helshoogte Pass dates from 1692, shortly after the arrival of the French Huguenots in 1688, so here you get to explore a real piece of history
Upon arrival in Stellenbosch, you will be treated to a wine tasting before your transfer back to Cape Town
Road Conditions: Tar road and mountain pass
Meals: Breakfast
The END OF THE ROAD….for now