English
Italian
The Aladaglar and Cappadocia mountains conceal countless small villages, hidden valleys surrounded by towering peaks and nearly 4,000-meter-high volcanoes. This region is among the best in the world for a mountain biking adventure, offering a chance to slowly appreciate and explore the authenticity of these UNESCO World Heritage sites. Dirt roads traverse dramatically diverse landscapes, climbing towards 3,250-meter-high passes before descending onto vast plateaus. The effort of pedaling is rewarded by breathtaking views of rivers, canyons, and waterfalls, all experienced from the saddle of your bike. The journey culminates in Cappadocia, where riders weave through its iconic geological formations and ascend the mountains of Nevşehir. Here, some of Turkey’s most stunning single tracks await—perhaps even beneath a sky filled with dozens of hot air balloons.
This proposal include the accompaniment of
Erik Rolando
Cycle Touring Guide, FCI Master Instructor
National and regional cycling sports guide since the early 2000s, National Instructor of the Italian Cycling Federation, and lecturer in Cycle Touring Guide courses in the Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta regions. A lifelong cyclist and passionate lover of the mountains, mountain biking, and cycling travel. They have authored several guides on MTB and cycle touring, embracing the philosophy of sport and nature as a way of life. After years of cycling trips around the world and training in riding techniques and bicycle culture from a 360-degree perspective, they decided to design experiences for pedal travelers and those looking to improve their cycling skills. Their goal is to combine bikepacking or single-track rides with the warmth of a mountain refuge and the added joy of local cuisine and folklore.
Contact meTravel program
1st day: Arrival at Kayseri Airport, meeting with the local guide, and transfer to the Taurus Mountains Aladaglar National Park area. Accommodation and overnight stay in a hotel.
2nd day: Departure for the first MTB excursion, reaching Sakartas Pass and visiting little-known villages. Return transfer and overnight stay in a hotel.
3rd day: Breakfast and departure for the second MTB excursion through villages where time seems to have stopped, arriving in Aladag, where we spend the night.
4th day: MTB ride from Aladag to the majestic Kapuzbasi waterfalls, a unique and unusual Turkish landscape. Overnight stay in Kapuzbasi.
5th day: Today, we tackle the most challenging MTB climb of the trip, crossing pine forests, riding trails and dirt roads that lead us to the Gedenolugu plateau. Arrival at Yahyali village for accommodation and overnight stay.
6th - 8th day: Did someone say Cappadocia? From Yahyali, we continue our MTB itinerary through authentic and rarely visited mountain villages, arriving in Dundarli, where we load our bikes onto vehicles. After about 1.5 hours of transfer, we reach Cappadocia, where we stay in a hotel for the next three nights. Here, we visit rock-carved villages, ride through the Red Valley, explore the trails of the White Valley, savor traditional Turkish coffee and tea in Goreme, and enjoy the sunset in Bahceli among the famous "fairy chimneys".
9th day: After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri Airport, return flight, and journey home.
Is it for me?
Adventure
Commitment
Landscapes
Travel factor
Gastronomy
Culture and folklore
LEGEND: based on our personal experience, the evaluations give a subjective, measured and highly reliable value of the elements that make up the travel experience.
Other informations
Departure and return
Airport chosen based on the departure city
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 8 partecipants
Documents
Passport or identity card with at least 5 months of remaining validity.
The participation fee includes
- Overnight stays in mountain refuges or selected accommodations with meals included as per the program.
- Daily itinerary with different excursions.
- Assistance and transfers available every day during the trip.
- Guidance from certified cycling tour Guides accredited by FCI and the Piemonte Region
Price per person
from € 2230
Deposit of € 558
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyDeparture
- 5 - 14 September 2026 Proceed with registration
Other destinations
La Thuile Bike Park with a scenic pedaled tour at the foot of Mont Blanc
- 19 - 20 July 2025
