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Two handbreadths under the sky - Bartang

14-day mountain bike trip through the Pamirs via the Bartang route

  • 14 days
  • 8 stages
  • Land:Tajikistan
  • Category:
    Mountainbike
  • Complexity:Medium-hard
  • Group size:6 - 12
  • elevation meters 5,900 hm
    Route 490 km
    Price per person from:
    From 2490

    The Pamir is one of the most spectacular and at the same time most remote high mountain regions in the world. Rising well over 7,000 meters in eastern Tajikistan, travelers can expect a unique cultural landscape and boundless hospitality.

    On the Pamir Highway
    On the Pamir Highway

    Our journey takes us by off-road vehicle from Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, along the legendary Pamir Highway to Rushan. Here we get on our bikes and ride in eight stages through the Bartang Valley, up to the 4,020m high Karakul Lake. We continue across the border to Kyrgyzstan, where we finish our bike tour at the foot of Peak Lenin (7,134m).

    • 1Challenging mountain bike tour through the spectacular Bartang Valley
    • 2Unique encounters with locals and learning about the local culture
    • 3Incredible views of the 6,000-meter peaks of the Pamir Plateau
    • 4Unique yurt overnight stay at Peak Lenin
    • 5Support vehicle and luggage transport during the bike tour

    Day by day itinerary

    Day 1
    Travel to Dushanbe
    Day 2
    Transfer over the Pamir Highway to Kalai-Khumb
    Day 3
    Transfer over the Pamir Highway to Rushan
    Day 4
    1st Stage: Rushan – Rasuj
    Day 5
    Stage 2: Rasuj – Yapshorv
    Day 6
    Stage 3: Red River – Savnob
    Day 7
    Stage 4: Savnob – Tanimas
    Day 8
    Stage 5: Kök Jar – Konkuibel
    Day 9
    Stage 6: Konkuibel – Karakul
    Day 10
    Stage 7: Karakul – Sary Tash
    Day 11
    Stage 8: Sary Tash – Pik Lenin
    Day 12
    Rest day: Yurt camp at Pik Lenin
    Day 13
    Transfer to Osch
    Day 14
    Return flight
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    Inclusions

      • 13 overnight stays with breakfast (2 x hotel, 5 x guesthouse, 2 x yurt, 4 x tent), on the night of arrival, a hotel room is available regardless of the arrival time.
      • Meals as specified in the travel description (full board during the cycling tour)
      • Drinks (water, tea, coffee) and snacks during the tour (dried fruits, nuts, chocolate bars, fruit)
      • Luggage transport and accompanying vehicle that can be switched to if needed
      • Airport transfers on the arrival and departure day of the group trip
      • Domestic flight Osch – Bishkek
      • Professional Epic Trails MTB Guide, second guide for groups of 9 or more
      • local accompanying staff during the tour (guide, cook, driver)
      • High-quality VAUDE tents for individual use for each participant
      • comfortable camping equipment (shower tent, camping toilet, comfortable sleeping pads, communal tent)
      • City tour in Dushanbe, visit in Savnob
      • Participant T-Shirt
      • Replacement bicycle and technical support in case of breakdowns
      • well-equipped emergency kit

    Whats not included

      • Arrival and Departure
      • unnamed meals and drinks
      • optional excursions
      • Rental bicycle

    Bikes

    2019er SCOTT Spark 970 (29”)
    2019er SCOTT Spark 970 (29”)
    • Type
      Race-Fully
    • Sizes
      S, M, L, XL
    29” wheels, aluminium frame, 120mm travel (RockShox/X-Fusion) with Twin Lock system, dropper seat post, SRAM NX 1×12 drivetrain, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
    Per tour: 280 / Per day: 35

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    Dates & Availability

    Starting
    Ending
    Status
    Starting
    Monday
    25 Aug
    Ending
    Sunday
    7 Sep
    Fully booked
    Stefan Ebert
    Starting
    Monday
    24 Aug 2026
    Ending
    Sunday
    6 Sep 2026
    Bookable

    We’re happy to create a custom tour tailored exactly to your wishes.

    • 14 days
    • 8 stages
  • Land:Tajikistan
  • Category:
    Mountainbike
  • Complexity:Medium-hard
  • Group size:6 - 12
  • elevation meters 5,900 hm
    Route 490 km
    Price per person from:
    From 2490