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TRAIL INFO
Closest Town: Malealea
Grading: Difficult | Duration: 4-6 Hours
Location (Area/Province): Central Lesotho and Lesotho
Configuration: 75km route from Malealea to Ramabanta
Start Point: Malealea Lodge
TRAIL BASICS
Access: Free for public
Beware of: The river crossing here can quickly become a challenge in rainy season (Nov-Jan).
Facilities: Camping facilities available at both lodges.
Cell Reception: None
Route Flyover(s)
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OVERVIEW
This route begins from Malealea to Ramabanta and is mostly gravel road and some good single track. This is also the route for stage 2 of the Lesotho Sky(www.lesothosky.com) stage race.
On your bike
From Malealea to Ramabanta, this ride consist of mostly back country gravel road with some good single track in the last quarter. Overall this last part requires moderate to hard trail riding skills. The river crossing here can quickly become a challenge in rainy season (Nov-Jan), do not attempt after heavy rainfall! Alternatives to the last quarter are the 20km longer route via the main gravel road and the village Moitsupeli.
Off the bike
Stay at Malealea Lodge www.malealea.com and at Ramabanta Trading Post www.tradingpost.co.za The Trading Post in Ramabanta got rated best accommodation during Lesotho Sky 2011, it is worth a stay! Camping facilities available at both lodges.
CONTACT:
Telephone: +27 72 545 9032
E-mail: [email protected]
Website Lesotho Sky: www.lesothosky.com
Website Malealea Lodge: www.malealea.com
Website Ramabanta: www.tradingpost.co.za
GPS: S 29° 49.704 – E 27° 35.981
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