It´s a cold morning in the city of Salta and we are ready for the best downhill in Salta.
The sky is cloudy, yet it doesn’t look like it will rain. After a nice breakfast, we hop into the van and start our two hour trip to Piedra del Molino, where we will stop, grab the bikes and start descending the famous and impressive Cuesta del Obispo.
This beautiful road is located halfway between Salta and Cachi, going through some of the most prominent landscapes in the region and the country.
Characteristics of the Downhill in Salta at the Cuesta del Obispo
| DEPARTURE / RETURN | Central location accommodations. | ||||||||
| DURATION | Full Day. From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. approx. (The duration is variable according to the group level) | ||||||||
| DIFFICULTY | Medium. For people with good physical condition ready to withstand a sharp drop. | ||||||||
| SEASON | From April to November. The rest of the months, the departures will be conditioned by the weather. |
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| RECOMMENDED CLOTHING | Depending on the weather and the time of the year: comfortable sportswear, shoes with a good sole, sunglasses, a coat and sunscreen. All in a small backpack of approximately 30 liters. | ||||||||
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Why the name Cuesta del Obispo?
According to history, some bishop from Tucuman spent an uncomfortable night in the road in 1622 during his long trip to Cachi. We still honor him in the present day by calling the road The Bishop’s Slope.
This route starts at approximately at 1700 meters above sea level and reaches 3340 at Piedra del Molino. Only 20 kilometers full of twists and curves, so prepare to feel a bit dizzy!
After completing this set of turns, we reach the highest point. An authentic granite millstone was left there decades ago by some merchant who had some problems with his wagon on his way to Cachi, and decided to never come back for it.
From this point, it is possible to continue crossing Los Cardones National Park (through an old, 19 kilometer straight Inca road called Recta del Tin Tin) to get to a town called Payogasta before reaching Cachi. This is completely doable if you have a car, however, a good option is to hire a full day guided tour to Cachi if you don’t feel like driving and are looking for the extra information only a guide can provide.
However, we came here to ride our bikes, remember?
After going through the security measures and making sure all the equipment is ready, we start cycling downhill.
Enjoying unique views, the wind blowing in our faces and feeling like we are floating over the pavement.
There are some stops on the way to enjoy the landscape, eat a snack, take some pictures and catch a breath before some more pedaling.
The support vehicle is always by our side. Making sure everything is fine and ready to take us safe and sound back to Salta after a day of adrenaline.
Bike Rental in Salta, a cheaper option
There is the possibility of renting a bicycle in Salta and doing the circuits independently. Through an agreement with MTB Aventura Salta company, it is possible to rent different types of bikes and receive detailed information about the mtb circuits that can be made.
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Tour Reviews
Antes que nada el profesionalismo de Gustavo y su equipo es impecable, las bicis nuevas,el almuerzo, las charlas en cada parada todo excelente, supero todas mis espectativas totalmente recomendable!!! MUCHAS GRACIAS y nos vemos la proxima…!!!
Excelente experiencia. Fui con un grupo de amigas de promedio 45 años. Tenemos entrenamiento de spinning 3 veces por semana. Siguiendo al guía y atentas a cómo debíamos manejarnos en cada momento no tuvimos ningún inconveniente y disfrutamos plenamente. Facundo nuestro guía nos acompañó también con su calidez .
Nos dieron buenas bicis, un buen almuerzo. Nos siguieron todo el tiempo con una traffic y una camioneta x si alguna de nosotras no podía seguir.
Pasamos un día maravilloso.
Hacía frío durante todo el recorrido x la altura y estuvimos siempre con campera. Prácticamente no hay que pedalear. Ninguna del grupo tuvo problema con la altura.
Espectacular!! Hicimos el descenso un grupo de 10 amigos entre 40 y 55 años de edad que hace diez años viajamos juntos. Todos coincidimos que está entre las mejores actividades que hemos realizado en todos estos años. Divertida, emocionante y con un marco natural impresionante. El servicio es de primer nivel. Muy buenas bicis y equipamiento. Seguimiento y cuidado del todo el grupo en todo momento. Estamos altamente satisfechos, superó nuestras expectativas. Gracias!
Hermosa experiencia. Para los que tienen ganas de una linda aventura guiada por gente que sabe y muy buena onda. Los paisajes son increíbles, los equipos utilizados de primera, no hace falta tener experiencia en mountain-bike, solo ganas de pasarla bien. Super recomendable. Hasta la próxima.
Por sobre todas las cosas me sentí muy bien conmigo misma de haber intentado esta excursión, a mis 59 años no era fácil la decisión pero hacerlo con gente de este nivel profesional en todos los aspectos ( buen equipo, excelentes bicicletas, apoyo logístico, personal que te cuida) es esplendido, sentir que vas seguro y contenido te permite disfrutar del viento de los Andes en tus pulmones de forma maravillosa LO SUPER RECOMIENDO.
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