Welcome by your tour guide. Drive on the N1 via Paarl, Worcester, Robertson to Montagu. After checking into your room, you will go on a short joint drive (1-2 hours) in the Breedetal (if time permits). Left-hand traffic! Dinner together and discussion of the next few days. Avalon Springs Chalets 3* Bus journey 200 km, duration 2.5 hours

Avalon Springs Chalets 3*

Bus distance 200 km, duration 2.5 h

After breakfast, we cycle through the Kogmanskloof to Ashton. Continue on the hilly road to Drew, passing many farms. Along the Breede River via Bonnivale, known for its cheese, we go to the Weltevrede winery (stop for lunch and wine tasting), then cycle back to Montagu. (B) Avalon Springs Chalets 3* Cycling route 92 km, 840 m elevation gain

Avalon Springs Chalets 3*

Cycling distance 92 km, 840 hm

Drive past wine and fruit farms into the barren Little Karoo savannah. The contrast between the barren but succulent-rich native vegetation and the green farms couldn't be greater. The destination is the 1240 m high Rooihoogte Pass with impressive views of the Langeberg Mountains. There we turn around and head back to Montagu. (F) Avalon Springs Chalets 3* Cycling route 100 km, 1520 m elevation gain

Avalon Springs Chalets 3*

Cycling distance 100 km, 1520 hm

After breakfast, we cycle along the Langeberg Mountains past fruit and wine farms to the 950-meter-high Op die Tradouw Pass. Stop in the small Karoo village of Barrydale. We cycle through the beautiful Tradouw Gorge, home to a variety of endemic protea and heather species, to the mission village of Suurbraak, and continue past fertile pastures to Buffeljagsrivier. Afterwards, we return by bus to Montagu. (B)

Avalon Springs Chalets 3*

Cycling distance 97 km, 1170 hm
Distance travelled by bus 55 km, duration 45 min

Short transfer to Worcester. The cycle route leads past many wineries via Rawsonville into the tranquil Slangkop Valley. From there, the route continues to the entrance of the Bainskloof Gorge. This listed road was built 170 years ago and has not been changed apart from the road surface. The varied route leads through the Capensis UNESCO World Heritage Site at a leisurely uphill gradient of no more than 7%. In addition to fascinating proteas and ericas, you can also see klipspringers and baboons. From the 600 metre high pass you can already see Table Mountain 70 kilometres away. A long descent leads to the wine town of Wellington. The bus then continues past many well-known wine estates to Stellenbosch. The second oldest town in the country has a large number of well-preserved historical buildings built in the Cape Dutch style. Street cafés, galleries and shops selling arts and crafts invite you to take a stroll. Short transfer to the seaside resort of Gordons Bay. Accommodation is in a beautiful 4* guest house. (F)

Manor on the Bay Guest House 4*

Cycle route 73 km, 730 m elevation gain
Bus route 120 km, duration 1.5 h

The route leads directly from the guest house along the Atlantic Ocean to Rooi Els. The only slightly hilly, very scenic route leads along the foot of the Kogel mountain massif and offers beautiful views of the Cape Peninsula opposite. After the return journey and a shower, the support vehicle will take you into the heart of Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. After lunch, the starting documents are collected and then you move into a comfortable 4* hotel not far from the sea. In the evening we dine together and the seafood cuisine in Cape Town is excellent: lobster and langoustines are specialities and affordable too. (F)

The Bantry Aparthotel by Totalstay 4*

Cycling distance 42 km, 695 hm
Distance by bus Bus 50 km, 1 h

International participants always start between 7.20 and 7.35 am. This has two advantages; it is still cool in the morning and the South Africans who started earlier have qualified with good times. This means that anyone aiming for a time of around 3.45 hours will have good riders in the groups that form.
The journey to the start of the Cape Town Cycle Tour is only 6 kilometres. The first 20 km are a brisk ride on the closed city motorway to the False Bay coast. The beautiful coastal road through Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek and Simonstown is unfortunately spoilt by the wind, which usually blows from the front. This makes the journey northwards along the west side of the peninsula all the more speedy. Scarborough and Misty Cliffs lie on the azure blue Atlantic. The spectators cheer you on, accompanied by drums, as you pass Masiphumelele and then comes the most beautiful stretch of South African coastline, the 7 km up and down Chapmans Peak Drive. The final climb is over Suikerbossie Hill and then a brisk ride through the suburbs of Camps Bay and Clifton to the finish. From there it is only 3 km back to your accommodation.
We are happy to take care of your registration for the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

The Bantry Aparthotel by Totalstay 4*

Cycle route 109 km, 1220 m altitude difference
Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h

After breakfast and depending on the weather, drive up the 1087 m high Table Mountain (not included). Fantastic view of the city and distant mountain peaks. Then a walking tour of the city and a visit to the waterfront. After last purchases and depending on departure, transfer to Cape Town airport and return flight to Europe. (B)

Bus distance 20 km, duration 0.25 h