Aposelemis lake moderate mountain bike tour for groups with lunch

The easy mountain bike tour for active people and families with kids.

Fitness

Technique

Distance
19 km

Altitude
280m ↑ / 280m ↓

Start at
9:30am (May 20th to September 10th at 8:30 am)

Duration
4h (riding time 1.,5-2h)

Highlights

the amazing view of Dikti mountains and Rozas Canyon
the "piazza" of Mochos, the biggest village square on Crete
the stop for a greek coffee
the view of Aposelemis lake
the Sfentili sinking village
the olive forest of Avdou
the downhill section

Landscape

This is a tour for those that do some sports casually. During the easy uphill you will impresed of the olive forest of Avdou village , the magnificent view of Ampelos and Rozas canyons, the valley with the traditional villages and the hills where in the past ruled the Ancient Minoan City Lyttos.
At the half of the route we stop at the traditional village Mochos. At the biggest cafe piatsa in Crete you will drink a greek coffee, local tea or refreshments.
Refreshed and rejuvenated you will head to the highest point of the route where a spectacular descent with breathtaking view starts. The downhill ends at Sfendili sinking village at Aposelemis artificial lake and an easy relaxed ride next to the lake leads us back to our vehicle.
During the tour we do lots of stops to rest, to take photos and the local guide will explain everything about the plants, the history and traditions of Crete.

Terrain

The mountain bike tour is performed by very good rural dirt roads and no traffic at all. The uphill sections have mild slope and are easy to ride. There is only one uphill section of 150 meters which is a little bit steeper. Some will try to test their power and some will push the bikes for 50 meters. The downhill part is safe to ride without dangerous sections.

/ Person

Included in the price

mountain bike & lights
helmet & gloves
platform or shimano spd pedals

water bottle
local guide
greek coffe or soft drink at Mochos

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Maps

Included pick up and drop-off from Hotels at Hersonissos, Analipsi, Gouves.
Minimum age is 12 years
All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking
All passenger hotel MUST be advised at time of booking
Recommended for sportive people only

It is recommend that you wear sport clothes, sport shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
The tour distance is 19Km and total uphill is 280 meters.
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, pregnant women or other serious medical conditions
Youth under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult