Annapurna Circuit (Nepal)

Kathmandu, the Marsyangdi River Valley with its verdant landscape and waterfalls, Besi Sahar (815m), Taal (1600m), Chame (2600m), Manang (3550m) and surrounding areas, trekking to Tilicho Lake (4950m), breathtaking views of the peaks: Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri, Thorang Pedi (4400m), Thorung La Pass (5416m), Muktinath, Kabgeni (2860m), the Kali Gandaki River Valley, the deepest gorge in the world, Marpha (2600m), Tatopani (1100m), Pokhara (800m).

350 km. Mostly dirt and gravel roads, with many challenging sections where you'll need to push your bike. Approximately 30% is paved and in fair to poor condition. Elevation gain +9800m

350 km (mostly dirt and gravel roads, with many challenging sections where you'll have to push your bike. Approximately 30% is asphalt in fair/poor condition. Elevation gain +9800m.)
This trip is for experienced bikepackers with a good team spirit and strong bike handling skills, in highly variable weather conditions; from subtropical to cold high-mountain climates. The greatest difficulty lies in the altitude difference, as the route starts at 700m above sea level and climbs to 5416m above sea level, where you'll have to push your bike (the last 7 km). It's important to acclimatize well to the altitude by regulating effort and fatigue. The guide's role is to be attentive to the group, offering advice and support with their experience so they can achieve good physical performance and a strong team, which will be essential to completing the challenge by combining their strengths.

It can vary between 5°C and 30°C, but at higher altitudes and at night, it will drop to -5°C.

Mountain bike or gravel bike (experts only)
Bicycle rental is available.
Helmet required. Basic repair and first aid kit.

During the cycling stages, the guide will coordinate the group's pace to ensure everyone's well-being and success, offering advice to participants. However, each cyclist is responsible for their own health, nutrition, and hydration, as well as the care and maintenance of their bicycle and maintaining a friendly attitude towards their companions. If someone becomes unwell, the guide will find the best way to evacuate them and arrange for Sherpa assistance. The 12 accommodations included in the program, breakfasts, and dinners are provided. The necessary permits required by Nepal for the tour, as well as transportation from Kathmandu to the starting point and from the finish point, are also included. Pokhara to Kathmandu

4 people. Maximum group size: 8 people. If there are fewer than 4 participants, the price of the trip will increase. It is important to book in advance.

You will need panniers, bikepacking bags, or a backpack to carry all your personal equipment and know how to use them. A clothing list and equipment suggestions will be provided.

Passport and visa for Nepal, which can be obtained at the airport. Due to the high altitude, a thorough medical check-up and a certificate of physical fitness are required. Travel/health insurance is also required.

• Mariano Lorefice's presence.
• Travel program with routes and alternatives that may vary depending on weather/geographic conditions, etc.
• Accommodation in hotels and guesthouses (12 nights), breakfasts included.
• Dinners mentioned in the program (10)
• Entry permits for the Annapurna Circuit.
• Transfer by private vehicle from Kathmandu to Besisahar (at the beginning) and from Pokhara to Kathmandu at the end.

• Airfare
• Meals and drinks during the cycling day.
• Airport taxes, visas.
• Drinks and meals not specified in the program.
• Extra excursions.
• Extra (alcoholic) drinks.
• Tips for the staff who will assist us with transfers/hotels/restaurants.