This unique E-Bike tour meanders through some of the best wine land scenery in South Africa. We cycle from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek. Meet local people and taste some of the great cuisine this region has to offer before our bus takes us back to Stellenbosch.
NB. Riders need to have intermediate mountain biking skills to do the tour and a general fitness level is required. Activity level 3/5
Distance is about 50km with 850m climb elevation
Itinerary
• Start at 9:00 from our office in Stellenbosch
• Cycle mostly jeep tracks and mountain bike trails over the Helshoogte Pass, a route used by the first Dutch and French families who settled in the Olifantshoek valley in 1688. Later known as Franschhoek.
• Enjoy fantastic views and sites along the way.
• Learn about small mission stations and local people living in the Banghoek Valley.
• Get a chance to spot Eland and Blue Wildebeest as we cycle along multiple mountain streams in the Banhoek Conservancy.
• Enjoy lunch and wine on a Franschhoek Wine estate
• Have time to explore the beautiful town of Franschhoek.
• Transport back to Stellenbosch by vehicle
E-bike or normal bike rental
Guide
Back up vehicle
Water and snacks along the way
Lunch on a Franschhoek wine estate
Wine tasting with lunch
Return transport to Stellenbosch from Franschhoek.
Items of personal nature
Gratuities
Please provide us with your height in booking notes
We really enjoyed the mountainbike tour around Stellenbosch that pushed the limits of some of our family members. Animals, wine and good food during a well organised tour! - Roger
If you want to enjoy scenery and the landscape, meet locals, have fun outside the tourist hotspots, this ebiketour is a must. In our SA-holiday it temains a highlight - Nico
Fantastic day out on the trails with Sevi, great guide and choice of route. - john
Absolutely fantastic day riding from Stellenbosch to Franschoek with Sevo. He was an excellent, knowledgeable guide. A walking encyclopaedia!! Thanks so much for having us. - Emma
Absolutely spectacular The guides are (patient) gentlemen - learnt some history along the way The views and scenery spectacular So well organized, safe and so enjoyed Thank you - Mrs
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