Southern Ultimate

Southern Ultimate
From ZAR R3 050,00
  • Duration: 6 Hours
  • Product code: PXJCKV

The Experience:

Highlighting the prime southern Paarl Trails, this route promises both challenge and immense satisfaction. The journey encompasses XC terrains, flow trails, remarkable ascents, and panoramic vistas, ensuring an unforgettable biking experience. Our adventure commences at Laborie, where a warm coffee, muffin, and a team introduction set the mood. We then proceed up the Laborie Trail, entering Paarl Mountain via the gravel road. This path gradually ascends to the tower situated on the mountain’s north-eastern side.

Our trail then veers around the mountain’s western portion, leading us to the Krismas Camp stop. Here, a delicious lunch provides the perfect interlude before we embark on “the Wall” descent and delve into the Diamant XCO pocket for added excitement. The journey then takes us down the Advocate trail and into Bovenland for an additional XC thrill.

Finally, we ascend to the Taal Monument, from where we embark on the concluding 4km downhill stretch through Laborie, culminating at our endpoint.

About Laborie: 

Nestled at the foot of Paarl Mountain is Laborie, a historic wine estate in the core of Paarl. It’s an epicenter of activities and offers arguably the most striking view of Paarl Mountain.

Wander up the Avenue, and you’ll encounter Stoep, the estate’s quaint bistro-style eatery. With panoramic views of lush vineyards and majestic mountains, it’s a treat for the senses. Open daily, Stoep prides itself on offering scrumptious breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, all centered around local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.

Guests can pick up a variety of Stoep’s offerings, including handcrafted pasta, desserts, and ready-to-eat meals at the Estate’s Farm Grocer. Dedicated to uplifting local enterprises, the Farm Grocer offers a selection of fresh bread, meats, cheeses, home goods, and of course, wine.

And, since Laborie is a wine estate, wine aficionados can indulge in wine tasting sessions at the historic Manor House. There, you can savor Laborie’s finest wines, complemented by a curated cheese or charcuterie board.

Find more information here: https://paarltrails.com/experience/southern-ultimate/.