Each stage tests a different combination of endurance, navigation, and terrain control — with rest, recovery, and community stops built into the route.
5 StagesGuided + Support Vehicle2027 Expedition
FOUTA DJALLON
5-Stage Adventure Rally
Endurance. Reliability. Safety. Culture. Unity.
The expedition includes the Fouta Djallon 5-Stage Adventure Rally as the signature Guinea centrepiece of the UK–West Africa Adventure Challenge. This is a controlled adventure and reliability challenge, not a speed race — designed around navigation, motorcycle reliability, team discipline, road-safety behaviour, and stage completion.
5
Rally Stages
Level 3
Difficulty
Guinea
Country
Mamou
Finish Point
Mixed
Terrain
2027
Rally Dates
The Stages
FIVE STAGES THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS
01
Stage
Entry into the Highlands
Riders leave the lowlands and begin the climb into the Fouta Djallon plateau, with the terrain shifting from paved roads to rougher highland tracks.
Highland Entry Road
02
Stage
Mountain Roads
Technical mountain riding through winding highland roads, testing navigation and motorcycle control across changing gradients.
Mountain Road Section
03
Stage
Valleys, Villages & Waterfalls
A cultural and scenic stage through highland villages and past some of Guinea's most striking waterfalls, with stops for community engagement.
Valley & Waterfall Route
04
Stage
Endurance & Reliability
The longest stage of the rally, testing rider stamina and motorcycle reliability over an extended highland distance.
Endurance Stretch
05
Stage
Arrival in Mamou
The final stage brings riders down from the highlands into Mamou, marking the completion of the rally and a celebration with the local community.
Arrival in Mamou
Beyond the Rally
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HIGHLANDS
Fouta Djallon is often called the "Switzerland of West Africa" — a highland region of waterfalls, mountain peaks, and villages that riders and supporters can experience alongside the rally.
Chutes de Kambadaga
A multi-waterfall canyon system near Pita with a natural viewpoint over the falls.
Chutes de Ditinn
An 80-metre single-drop waterfall near Dalaba, one of the highest in the highlands.
Mount Loura
Guinea's highest peak at 1,538m (also called Tamgué), rising near the town of Mali in the northern highlands.
Highland Villages
Traditional villages of the Fouta Djallon highlands, home to the Fulani people.
Local Cuisine
A chance to experience Fulani and Guinean cooking along the route.
Hiking & Photography
Trails and viewpoints across the highlands for those wanting to explore on foot.
Cultural Experiences
Engagement with local communities throughout the highland stages.
Camping Opportunities
Options to camp in the highlands for riders seeking a closer connection to the landscape.
Preparation
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL GEAR
Riders taking on the Fouta Djallon stages need to come properly equipped. Full requirements will be issued to confirmed riders ahead of departure.
Come Prepared
The highland stages involve mixed terrain, altitude changes, and remote sections with limited support access. Riders who are not minimally prepared may be held back from a stage for their own safety and that of the group.
Download Gear Guide- Adventure-rated helmet
- Off-road boots
- Armoured riding jacket
- Riding trousers
- Off-road gloves
- Hydration pack
- First aid kit
- Navigation device
Know Before You Go
DIFFICULTY & TERRAIN
Rally Difficulty
Level 3 — technical highland riding with mixed paved and unpaved sections. Suited to riders with off-road experience.
Terrain Character
Mountain roads, highland tracks, river valleys, and village routes. The daily route may be adjusted for track conditions, weather, or group level.
Support
Lead guide and support vehicle on standby throughout all five stages, with rest points built in for recovery.
READY FOR THE
HIGHLANDS?
Register your interest to be considered for the Fouta Djallon 5-Stage Adventure Rally as part of the 2027 UK2WestAfrica expedition.