Organiser
EcoBound
CS Lewis said that ‘the road to hell is the gradual one – the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.’ In this case, the road to the Hell is a rocky dirt road with steep slopes, sharp switchbacks, ups and downs, dropping a hair raising 3000 feet down into a valley.
This race proudly is the first MTB stage race in South Africa. The views while riding on these historic roads are extraordinary, jaw-dropping and nail-biting all in one. It is known as the longest mountain pass in South Africa.
The overnight stop in The Hell means everybody stays together, which makes for a great atmosphere. The uniqueness of the race village is ‘captured’ within the sheer remoteness of Gamkaskloof, no electricity, no cell reception, no TV, not even radio reception.
It was in 1995 that the first To Hell and Back took place. It came about from the love of riding and to popularise The Hell. Due to limited accommodation and facilities in The Hell, only 500 participants are allowed.
More information: www.tohellandback.co.za/
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
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Hell Race Camp - Die Fonteine
Hell Accommodation in the Race Village at Fonteine Guest Farm (At Race Finish in the Hell) / Tent & Mattress / Saturday Lunch & Dinner in The Hell / Sunday Breakfast / Race T-shirt Medal (for Finishers) / Luggage Truck |
132 km Day 1 66km 1820m / Day 2 66km 2150m | R 3,800.00 |
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Own Accommodation
Cape Nature Self-catering Cottages Price varies from cottage to cottage. Please email us to enquire on availability / Race T-shirt Medal (for Finishers) |
132 km Day 1 66km 1820m / Day 2 66km 2150m | R 3,400.00 |
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Luxury Race Camp (pp sharing)
Hell Accommodation in the Race Village at Cape Nature Site (8km from Race Finish in the Hell) / Luxury Tent & Bed / Saturday Lunch & Dinner in The Hell / Sunday Breakfast / Race T-shirt Medal (for Finishers) / Luggage Truck |
132 km Day 1 66km 1820m / Day 2 66km 2150m | R 4,900.00 |
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Luxury Race Camp (Single)
Hell Accommodation in the Race Village at Cape Nature Site (8km from Race Finish in the Hell) / Saturday Lunch & Dinner in The Hell / Sunday Breakfast / Race T-shirt Medal (for Finishers) / Luggage Truck |
132 km Day 1 66km 1820m / Day 2 66km 2150m | R 5,850.00 |
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Event location
de Hoek Holiday Resort, Oudshoorn
| Route information | |
| Coordinates | -33.3923, 22.2149 |
| Address | De hoek HolidayResort |
| City | Oudshoorn |
| Province | Western Cape |
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