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
Access: Free for public
Beware of: Watch out on the descents, can be tricky.
Facilities: Camping facilities available at both lodges.
Cell Reception: None
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 Run.
On your bike
After passing the royal village of Matsieng, the steep “Don’t Cough Pass” will lead you 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 are 2 short hike-a-bike sections on the last 20km of the track, so be prepared for those too. The challenge lies less in the ride’s technicality, but more in its overall length. Fit riders can expect to finish in under 5 hours.
Off the bike
You can stay at the Morija Guest House and at Malealea Lodge – camping facilities are available at both!
Things to do in Malealea:
GPS: 29°37′47.0″S 27°30′48.0″E
