Bike tour from Atillo to Amazon (1 day)

Today, during a spectacular descent of 2000 meters, we will discover the different landscapes and ecosystems of Sangay National Park. The descent takes us from the eastern slopes of the Andes mountain range all the way into the Amazon rainforest. A car picks us up in Riobamba and takes us past indigenous villages, towards the southeast. After about an hour and a half drive, we arrive at the lakes of Atillo. These lakes are considered the most beautiful highland lakes in Ecuador and are located at an altitude of about 3500 meters. The lakes are often shrouded in a mysterious mist and are the starting point of our descent. The tour is approximately 47 km long and follows a quiet road through Sangay National Park. From the paramo we descend to the cloud forest, to end in the rainforest. Along the way we come across several waterfalls and enjoy the lush vegetation, consisting of orchids, ferns and mosses. When we have about 23 km in the legs, we cross a 700 meter long tunnel, and then continue cycling on the road that winds to the village 9 de Octubre. This village is about 1500 meters and is considered the end of our route. Before the car takes us back to Riobamba, we first visit a panoramic point that gives us a beautiful view over the rainforest and the Upano and Abanico rivers.
Difficulty: moderate. Duration: all day. Bring along: protection for the round and the rain, warm and sporty clothing, camera, water and sports shoes.