Morija MTB Trail

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TRAIL INFO

Closest Town: Morija

Grading: Difficult-Extreme | Duration: 4.5 - 6.5 Hours

Location (Area/Province): Central Lesotho and Lesotho

Configuration: 75km route from Morija to Malealea.

Start Point: Morija Guest House

TRAIL BASICS

Access: Free for public

Beware of: Watch out on the descents, can be tricky.

Facilities: Camping facilities available at both lodges.

Cell Reception: None

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OVERVIEW

This ride takes riders on an epic journey from Morija to Malealea. It is mostly single track and was rated the best stage of the Lesotho Sky Event 2011. This is also the route for stage 1 of the Lesotho Sky(www.lesothosky.com) stage race.

On your bike

After passing the royal village of Matsieng, the steep “Don’t Cough Pass” will lead the rider up and across a remote plateau and back down towards Malealea lodge. Watch out on the rocky descent on the other side of the plateau!There is 2 short hike a bike sections in the last 20km of the track. The challenge lies less in the technical bits but in the overall length. Fit riders can expect to finish in under 5 hours.

Off the bike

You can stay at the Morija Guest House www.morijaguesthouses.com and at Malealea lodge www.malealea.com Camping facilities available at both lodges.

Things to do in Malealea:

Outings range from 1 hour to 6 days or longer, tailor-made to your requirements.
The treks are usually about 7 hours each day. No riding experience is necessary.
The huts and horses are hired from the Basotho people in remote areas.
The huts are very basic and are equipped with a gas cooker, cooking & eating utensils, mattresses on the floor. On trek you experience “THE REAL AFRICA”.
The trails traverse spectacular mountain passes and some of Lesotho’s highest waterfalls exploring Bushman paintings and experiencing “Basotho culture”.
Basotho Guides and a packhorse accompany the treks.
Treks & trails are tailor made to suit your requirements.
All is flexible and can be arranged at a moment’s notice.

Specialised Outings at Malealea