About Franschhoek Pass MTB Route
Level: intermediate to advanced
Type of route: there, 25 km
Best: autumn, spring
Start on the R45 on the south-east edge of Franschhoek, taking a left onto Lambrechts Road (the R45) to pass the Huguenot Memorial Museum.
Start climbing the hill to pass La Petite Ferme on your right, roughly 1.8 km later and a little later the road bends softly left (Franschhoek Pass Winery in the bend of the road) before hitting a hairpin bend past L'ermitage Franschhoek.
A steady climb brings you to the top of the pass and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, roughly 7 km outside of Franschhoek. Now head down the pass, across the white bridge and on until you reach the t-junction with Theewaterskloof Dam, 25 km from the start.
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WhereThe Franschhoek Pass, Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
WhenBest during daylight hours.
How muchFree
OvernightStay nearby in Franschhoek, in Western Cape
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La Cabriere Country House
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L'ermitage Franschhoek Chateau & Villas
This stunning establishment houses the five-star Chateau du Pré Hotel, as well as 36 self-catering one- and two-bedroom villas; as well as two th...
Franschhoek Rose Cottage
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theLAB Lifestyle
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The Farmstead
Located in the beautiful area of Franschhoek, The Farmstead offers accommodation in six separate cottages. The Farmstead is perfect family holida...
Maison d'Ail Guest House
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Villa-Roux Garden Cottage
Villa-Roux is a lovely spacious free standing garden cottage offering self catering accommodation in a very private spot, separate from the main ...
Grande Plaisir Villa
Located only 10 minutes walk from Franschhoek village centre, Grande Plaisir Villa is an upmarket self-catering holiday villa. From this magnific...
Grande Plaisir Villa
Located only 10 minutes walk from Franschhoek village centre, Grande Plaisir Villa is an upmarket self-catering holiday villa. From this magnific...
The Protea Apartment
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Petit Plaisir
This quaint, self-catering double-bedroom cottage offers the perfect private getaway. Within easy walking distance of all the attractions of Fran...
Daisy Place
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Garlick House
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Eight on Tuin
Nestled in the heart of Franschhoek, these family run spacious garden suites are situated in a quiet street in walking distance of restaurants an...
Florin's Crest
This modern self-catering house has three bedrooms, a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, a large entertainment area with an eight-seater dining ta...
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
Offering 5 beautiful houses ranging from a romantic double-storey for two; to a Cape Dutch style house sleeping up to four, and featuring four in...
Fleur du Soleil
Fleur du Soleil is located in the charming valley of Franschhoek. This small, family owned guesthouse offers its guests a home away from home atm...
La Ferme Vive La Vie
La Ferme Vive La Vie offers accommodation in Franschhoek and boasts beautiful mountain views. The thatched villa has been stylishly transformed i...
The Corner House Guest House
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10 Villefranche
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Les Chambres Guest House
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Mont d'Or Franschhoek
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Chapter House Boutique Hotel
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Maison Chablis Annexe
Maison Chablis Annexe is a stunning superior double room unit located in Franschoek. This ideal location means you are close to a number of fabul...
Centre-Ville Guest House
This beautiful historic Victorian home is in the hub of the Franschhoek Village within a two minute stroll to the restaurants, shops, galleries a...
Auberge Alouette Guesthouse
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Franschhoek Traveller's Lodge
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Maison Chablis Guest House
Maison Chablis offers bed & breakfast accommodation in the heart of Franschhoek. During your stay you can park in secure parking, take a dip in t...
Saddlebrook Cottage
Saddlebrook Cottage is exclusively for a couple. Privacy and seclusion are guaranteed whilst enjoying total luxury. The cottage is positioned in ...
La Fontaine Guest House
La Fontaine bed and breakfast offers and range of 14 rooms, including three in a separate family garden suite. Three luxury rooms are also availa...
La Cotte Forest Cottages
La Cotte Forest Cottages are located on the historic La Cotte Estate in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. There are eight cottages all offered on...
La Cotte House
Situated on the La Cotte Estate in the Franschhoek Valley, La Cotte House offers self catering accommodation for 16 guests. The main house sleeps...
Franschhoek Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek Boutique Hotel at the base of the Franschhoek mountains is an eclectic mix of old world sophistication and contemporary design. The h...
Franschhoek Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek Boutique Hotel at the base of the Franschhoek mountains is an eclectic mix of old world sophistication and contemporary design. The h...
Los Olivos at The Yard
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La Petite Dauphine
As well as offering four luxury suites, two double bedroom suites ideal for families, two exclusive villa suites and Junior Studio suite, La Peti...
Le Petit Manoir
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Jonquil Cottage
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Jonquil Cottage
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Auberge Clermont
Auberge Clermont boasts bed and breakfast rooms, including a luxurious honeymoon suite, as well as a separate self-catering villa ideal for famil...
Sunny Lane
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The Last Word Franschhoek
This opulent 5 star hotel offers 3 double rooms with private patio gardens and 3 suites (two of which have access to private pools), all rooms ha...
Sandstone House
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The Ivy Apartments
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La Cotte Orchard Cottages
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The Garden House
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Maison Cabriere Boutique Suites
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Avondrood Guesthouse
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Mont Martre Guest Chalets
Overlooking a trout-filled lake and Franschhoek's charming village below, Mont Martre is the ideal setting for a relaxing weekend of leisure. Wit...
Mont Martre Guest Chalets
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Holly Tree Franschhoek
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Auberge Daniella
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Residence Vive La Vie
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Courchevel Cottages
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Ashbourne House
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Gable Manor
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Mimosa Franschhoek
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Bleu Cobalt Cottage
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De Ville Lodge
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Montarbre Cottage
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Villa Ashbourne
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High Weald
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21 Roux Street Guesthouse
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Heidi Cottage
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Laurel Cottage Suites
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Franschhoek Village House
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Holden Manz Country House
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La Residence
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Willow Brooke Guest Suite
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Forget Me Not
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Little Willow Brooke
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Le Franschhoek Hotel And Spa
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La Galiniere Guest Cottages
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Franschhoek Country House
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Grande Provence
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Rickety Bridge Manor House
This guesthouse and bed and breakfast, styled in the historic Cape Dutch style has been welcoming guests for almost 200 years. The guesthouse has...
Basse Provence Country House
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Goodings Grove
Goodings Grove olive farm and guesthouse is ideal for couples with its 8 en-suite guest rooms as well as two Barn suites with limited self-cateri...
Heuwelsig Cottages
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Le Manoir de Brendel Estate
This luxurious 5-star hotel offers 9 luxury suites and a family suite, although single beds for children can be added to other rooms. Breakfast i...
Val d'Or Estate
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La Fermette Luxury Suite
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De Hollandsche Molen
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Creekside Cottage 332
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Creekside Cottage 333
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Bellingham Homestead
Bellingham Homestead offers you a very private getaway surrounded by mountains, set in picturesque manicured gardens. The three units are furnish...
Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge
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The Cottage @ Montpellier
Located on a working olive farm ten minutes drive from Franschhoek, this charming cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. Perched on the nort...
Pearl Valley Golf Safari SA
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Lekkerwijn Country Guest House
This guest house is suitable for single travellers, families and groups, or even large parties who wish to book the entire house which can sleep ...
Vrede en Lust
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Kimi's Self Catering Cottage
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Angala Boutique Hotel
Featuring features spacious suites and cottages, accommodating singles up to 4 people in the two bedroom Luxury Suite and Garden Suite. Special a...
Paddabult Self Catering Cottages
Situated on the historic Bloemendal farm, established by grant in 1692 by Governor Simon van der Stel and surrounded by lush vineyards with the i...
Sleepy Willow Country Accommodation
Surrounded by rolling lawns, a lily pond and weeping Willows, and majestic mountains only a short walk away, you can completely unwind in this na...
Sleepy Willow Country Accommodation
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Other things to do in the area
Winelands Sunset Drive
The famous gourmet capital of the Western Cape is the wine valley of Franschhoek. As a valley it is cradled between mountain ranges that display ...
Franschhoek Pass Winery
In the scenic valley of Franschhoek, you will discover the Franschhoek Pass Winery. It is a family-owned boutique winery nestled along the slopes...
Franschhoek Wine Bus
This is a three hour trip on the Wine Bus that will take you through vineyards, forest and orchards. A maximum of ten people are permitted on th...
The Spa at Le Franchhoek
After your morning’s hike or a game of tennis, a horse-ride or a swim, you may wish to head for the Camelot Spa at Le Franschhoek, bathed as it i...
Café BonBon
Set on a historical working fruit and wine farm and only two kilometres from the Franschhoek town centre, this idyllic eatery with beautiful view...
Get Festive in Franschhoek
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Artefunto Art Gallery Franschhoek
A mere hour's drive from the centre of Cape Town lies the picturesque town of Franschhoek, founded in 1688 by French Huguenots and formally known...
Franschhoek Wine Tram
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Haute Cabriere Wine Estate
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Noteworthy attractions
Huguenot Memorial Museum
The story of the Huguenot Memorial Museum is quite fascinating, and lends the building and its contents a certain charm and intrigue. In the 1700...
Huguenot Monument
The Huguenot Monument is dedicated to the cultural influences that French Huguenots have brought to the Cape Colony after their immigration durin...
First South African Perfume Museum
This museum was established in 2012 by the family behind the Kumanov Perfumery name. For years, this family has been importing top-quality oils a...
Franschhoek Food and Wine Route
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Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
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Franschhoek Motor Museum
If you are even vaguely into cars, then the Franschhoek Motor Museum is worth a visit. Over 400 vehicles that range from the Beeston Motro Tricyc...
Groot Drakenstein Prison
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Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
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Helshoogte Pass
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