Paris-Dakar

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  Tour Operator  Bike Dreams

  Andorra,  France,  Mauritania,  Morocco,  Senegal,  Spain & Western Sahara

 71 days (Bike: 61 days)

  7200 km  (~118km per day)

 Avid

 Hilly, On-road

Guided

Supported

More than just a "normal" bike ride

The first Paris-Dakar started in 1979. By car as you probably know. During the next decennia this rally grew into a world-class event without equal. In the course of years loads of people have been attracted to accomplish this journey mostly by motorized vehicles. We offer you the possibility to experience this extraordinary dream on your bike. You will taste the sweetness of completing this wonderful ride on a bicycle.

Out of Paris we will follow peaceful roads to show you the most beautiful places of France. Via the mountain Princedom of Andorra in the Pyrenees we drop down in the rough inner lands of Spain to continue further south. The ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar gains you access to the immense African continent. Morocco offers fascinating cities of former Kings, valleys of dates, oasis and the rugged landscape of the Atlas Mountains. The journey continues by traversing the Sahara via the Atlantic Route, where we will experience the emptiness of Mauritania and sleep below breath-taking starry skies. The finish lies in the most western point of Africa, Dakar, the capital of Senegal.

Paris-Dakar is a journey through different cultures, sceneries and climates. You cycle from the catwalk in Paris to the little huts below baobab trees in Senegal. Rolling hills, burning sun, spectacular down hills, winds blowing from all directions, roads with potholes, pouring rain, tarmac like silk, freezing temperatures in the night and forties in the desert, challenging mountains and everlasting flats.

The start of the 4th edition of "Paris-Dakar" is September 3rd, 2023 at the base of the Eiffel Tower. More than ten weeks later, on November 12th, 2023 you arrive after 7.200 kilometres (4.500 miles) with a great feeling of satisfaction in Dakar.

Paris-Dakar is more than just a "normal" bike ride. It's a combination of the physical challenge, the appreciation of the natural beauty, the view of the cultural inheritance and above all a mental freedom. Next to that, the bike journey is open for cyclists from all around the world to create an exceptional atmosphere, during as well as after the bike ride.

Tour Information

From

Paris, France

To

Dakar, Senegal

Cost From

Guided    8900

Departure(s)

September 3, 2023

Elevation Gain

  60000 m

Inclusions

  • Accommodation: Campings, bush camps and 17 hotel nights

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