The Overberg Loop

Nine days across coastal mountains, fynbos plateaus, and rural farm trails — our longest route, built for mixed groups and custom departures.

Duration9 days / 8 nights
GradeAll levels
SeasonYear round
Group size7 – 10 riders
From€4,800

The route

A route worth
booking a flight for.

The Overberg Loop is our longest route, built for groups that want more time, more variety, and a genuinely different feel each day. It runs year-round and works just as well as a mixed-ability custom departure as it does as a scheduled trip.

Nine days, eight lodges, and a route that crosses coastal mountains, protected fynbos, working farms, and Africa's southernmost point — without ever repeating itself.

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Arrival & Hermanus base
Afternoon · 20 km · Easy warm-up

Airport transfer to our Hermanus base. A relaxed coastal shakedown ride, route briefing and gear check over dinner.

2
Kleinmond & coastal fynbos
Full day · 42 km · 850 m climbing

A forgiving opening day on smooth coastal singletrack through protected fynbos. A good day to settle into the rhythm of the trip.

3
Elgin apple valleys
Full day · 48 km · 1,050 m climbing

The classic Elgin day — cool, grippy soil and long machine-built descents through working apple and pear orchards.

4
Rest day — Greyton
Optional easy ride

Village rest day with an optional 25 km easy spin through the farmlands. Relaxed lunch in town.

5
Greyton to Genadendal traverse
Full day · 55 km · 1,250 m climbing

A proper mountain day — the kind of ride the Overberg quietly specialises in. Broad plateaus, long climbs, and a descent into Genadendal.

6
Arniston coast ride
Full day · 46 km · 700 m climbing

A flatter but fully exposed coastal day finishing at the fishing village of Arniston.

7
Agulhas rest & short ride
Half day · 28 km · Flat

Africa's southernmost point. A short loop, a long lunch, and the only photograph you really need from the trip.

8
Stanford farm trails
Full day · 44 km · 900 m climbing

Private farm access on purpose-built trail — some of the most underrated riding in the Cape.

9
Return ride & farewell lunch
Half day · 32 km · Mostly descent

A final morning back to Hermanus for a long farewell lunch. Afternoon transfers to Cape Town airport.

What's included

Everything is handled.

8 nights lodge accommodation (twin-share)
All meals from day 1 dinner to day 9 lunch
Full-time qualified trail guide
Dedicated mechanic on all riding days
All shuttle logistics and vehicle support
Trail permits and land-access fees
Garmin inReach emergency comms
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Farewell dinner
Daily route briefing and GPX files
International flights
Travel insurance (required)
Bike hire (available on request)
Single supplement (available on request)