Winelands Weekend

A two- or three-day sample of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek singletrack from one base. For riders adding a weekend of trail to a Cape Town stay.

Duration2 – 3 days
GradeIntermediate
SeasonOct – Apr
Group size2 – 10 riders
PriceOn proposal

How this trip is run

This is an example trip. It would be run by a local partner operator and booked through Cape Line Co. The days, lodging and price are set out in your written proposal.

The trip

A trip worth
booking a flight for.

The Winelands Weekend is the simplest way to ride the Western Cape: two or three guided days on the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek networks from a single base, with the trails chosen to suit your group.

It works as a stand-alone weekend for riders already visiting Cape Town, or as the first days of a longer trip. E-bikes are welcome on many of these networks; tell us and we'll plan the days around that.

This is an example of the kind of trip a partner operator can run for you, not a fixed departure. The days above are a sample. Your written proposal sets out the exact trails, guides, lodging and price for your dates.

Sample days

A sample itinerary

1
Stellenbosch
Full day Β· Jonkershoek or Stellenbosch Mountain

A guided day on one of the two big Stellenbosch networks, chosen to match your group's grade. Natural singletrack in the Jonkershoek valley, or flowing built trail across Stellenbosch Mountain.

2
Banhoek to Franschhoek
Full day Β· Conservancy trails and estate singletrack

Across the Banhoek valley and into Franschhoek, finishing on the estate trails at the valley floor. Lunch in the village.

3
Optional third day
Half or full day Β· Paarl or Bottelary Hills

Add a gentler day on the Paarl trail network or Bottelary Hills, or stop at two days and spend the morning in town.

What a proposal covers

What the operator typically provides.

Guided riding each day with a local partner operator
Trail permits where the networks require them
Shuttle between networks as needed
Accommodation and meals, if you want them arranged
Bike or e-bike hire on request
International flights
Travel insurance (required)