Tour de Antioquía

6 stages / 7 nights

If cycling is the pulse of Colombia, then Antioquía is its beating heart.

❤️‍🔥

If cycling is the pulse of Colombia, then Antioquía is its beating heart. ❤️‍🔥

An epic six-stage adventure exploring Antioquía, the heart of Colombian cycling. Discover the rugged beauty of the Central Cordillera and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Paisa people.

Black cat with yellow eyes sitting against a gray background
A black and white illustration of a person holding an umbrella, standing on a street with tall trees and buildings in the background.
A silhouette of a person rock climbing on an indoor climbing wall.
A black silhouette of an eagle with outstretched wings perched on a branch.
A man with gray hair and a gray shirt stands with his hands behind his back on a tiled sidewalk in front of a yellow textured wall with barred windows, a door, and decorative black and green circular wall accents.

What to expect

Mountains! Mountains! Mountains!

Antioquía is known for its rugged mountains, located in the Central Cordillera. Every corner and turn is either uphill or downhill, and there is no way to avoid it.

These stages are longer and have more elevation gains than the previous tours, which is a characteristic of this area of the world.

However, on the plus side, you'll be able to immerse yourself in the authentic Paisa culture, feel the warmth of the people, and discover many hidden gem towns along the way.

What’s included:

✔︎ A support vehicle.

✔︎ 4-star hotel or villa. (double–occupancy)

✔︎ Daily breakfasts.

✔︎ Sports nutrition. (bars, gels, fruits, snacks)

✔︎ Travel accident insurance.

What’s not included:

✘ Your flights.

✘ Alcoholic beverages.

✘ Lunches & dinners.

✘ Local accommodation tax.

✘ Your shopping!

✘ Other sightseeing activities.

✘ Massages.

Stage 1:
Medellín -> Las Palmas -> La Ceja -> La Uníon -> Medellín (105km / 2500m↑)

One big loop around the Eastern Antioquia – starting from Medellín, passing through Rionegro, La Ceja, La Union, and back to Medellin.

Climb the iconic Alto de Las Palmas, the most popular climb in Antioquía.

A cityscape with tall buildings in the foreground, surrounded by green trees, with a sprawling urban area behind it, and green mountains in the distance.

Medellín from Alto de Las Palmas.

Stage 2:
Medellín -> Amagá -> Bolombolo -> Jardín (115km / 2230m↑)

Starting from Medellin, we will travel towards Amagá, passing through Bolombolo and Hispania before reaching Jardín, a charming heritage town nestled amongst lush mountains.

Aerial view of a town square featuring a large church with two tall spires, surrounded by cobblestone streets, trees, and small buildings, with mountains in the background.

Jardín is one of the two heritage towns in Antioquia.

Stage 3: Jardín -> La Pintada -> Alto de Minas (140km / 3000m↑)

Queen stage: Heading Northeast towards La Pintada and tackle Alto de Minas (Cat. HC: 43km / 1,800m). Finish at the top of Minas and get transported to the accom in El Retiro (about one hour drive).

Lush green mountains with overcast sky and clouds

Alto de Minas: Antioquia’s longest climb.

Stage 4:
El Retiro -> Abejorral Loop (110km / 3000m↑)

An out-and-back loop around the Southeastern part of Antioquia, visiting the historic town of Abejorral. This stage is another punchy one with zero flats whatsoever. But the panoramic views of valleys and rivers are totally worth it.

A colorful church with two tall pointed steeples, orange walls, and white trim, with flags flying in front, and a red open-air truck parked nearby in a busy town square with people walking and sitting.

Plaza Principal, Abejorral.

Stage 5:
El Retiro -> San Vicente -> El Peñol (110km / 1900m↑)

Leaving El Retiro and heading Northeast towards Guatapé. This stage has lots of short, punchy climbs all the way until reaching El Peñol, the iconic alien-like rock in Guatapé.

Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a staircase running up its side and surrounded by palm trees, cars, and people under a blue sky with clouds.

El Peñol – built by aliens 70 millions years ago.

Stage 6:
Guatapé – San Rafael Loop (85km / 1900m↑)

The Finalé - an out-and-back loop around Guatapé and San Rafael. This stage uncovers a huge part of Guatapé’s reservoir, passing through mini fjord-esque islands along the way. The jaw-dropping descent, then the climb from San Rafael, is the highlight of the stage.

A scenic view of a landscape with multiple lakes, green hills, and scattered houses under a partly cloudy sky.

Guatapé’s reservoir.

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