Quilotoa Biking
Cycling & Bikepacking at Quilotoa
Cycling to the Quilotoa by following the Pan-American Highway South E35, to the detour to Zumbahua E30 way or by the road to Sigchos, and then continue towards Quilotoa.
On mountain biking (MTB) or downhill routes, there are some natural trails near the Quilotoa crater that can be traveled, generally with the support of tourism agencies (some permissions may be required).
Cycle touring and Bikepacking routes to the Quilotoa are a must on the road of Trans-Ecuador.
Traveling to Quilotoa by bicycle involves navigating asphalt or dirty roads, as well as technical sections where you may even have to push or carry the bike; in addition to potholes, winds and animals along the way.