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Departure from Urbina’s Train Station following the old Pan American Road, a cobblestone road made with river stones, we keep on this road around 7 km, then we ride a rocky and technical section doing a long and interesting single-track, we pass Llio, San Pablo, La Josefina and San Isidro communities, from San Isidro we ride a section following the old Inka Trail until the town of Guano.
In Guano we tour the town visiting the museum to see the famous Guano’s mummy, a view point, the remains of La Asunción church and handicrafts shops. From Guano transfer in private vehicle to Urbina or Riobamba.
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Level: Moderate
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Distance: 30 km, 7.5 km on cobblestone road, 2 km on pavement and 20.5 km on dirt route
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Uphill distance: 2 km approximated
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Downhill distance: 27 km approximated
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Highest altitude: Posada La estación Urbina 3618 masl (11870 feet)
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Lowest altitude: Guano 2600 masl (8530 feet)
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Total time: 5 to 6 hours
- To complete the journey by bike until Riobamba, 10km extra.
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