The Andes Mountains offer very attractive paths between Argentina and Chile that are ideal for biking trips.
On this tour, you will experience one of the most thrilling and incredible adventures in the world.
Patagonia is famous for its unique landscapes, cultures, climate, and people.
Most of this trip takes place in a huge volcanic area, where the Andes Mountains are still moving and seem to breathe through craters and hot springs.
This tour will be an unforgettable experience, where the senses will be heightened and will create long-lasting memories.
Highlights
- Bike from Argentina to Chile through the Andes Mountains.
- Visit four of the most significant national parks in Patagonia.
- Get close to some of the region 's most stunning volcanoes: Lanín, Villarrica, Quetrupillán, and Mocho Choshuenco.
- Dive into natural hot springs emerging from within the volcanoes.
- Drink water from the pure, crystal
-clear Patagonian rivers and streams.
- Try the renowned Argentinian Malbec together with exquisite grilled meat.
Itinerary
Day Before
Meeting at Bariloche International Airport and transfer to Villa la Angostura.
Briefing with the guide to set up the bikes and discuss the details of the tour.
Day 1 | Villa La Angostura - Villa Traful
Today we will ride from the hotel to the Correntoso River and Lake area. We will follow the Road of the 7 Lakes for about 20 kilometers up to a junction, where a gravel path will take us to Villa Traful.
Day 2 | Villa Traful - Filo Hua Hum
We start early on a winding gravel road with elevation changes not exceeding 100 meters, skirting Lake Traful and continuing to the confluence of the Traful and Limay Rivers. From there, we take the road known as Paso del Córdoba to its highest point. Afterward, we are rewarded with incredible views of rock formations in various colors as we begin a descent of nearly 12 km to the Caleufu River and our camp at Lake Filo Hua Hum.
Day 3 | Filo Hua Hum - San Martín de Los Andes
From our campsite, we cycle along a wide gravel road bordering Lake Meliquina for approximately 28 km. The first half of the ride takes place under the sun, but we then enter a forest that will provide some shadow. We will continue cycling until we reach the asphalted road that leads to San Martin de Los Andes.
Day 4 | San Martín de Los Andes
Free day for optional activities like kayaking, trekking, or riding the mountain bike circuit around Chapelco Winter Center. These activities are not included in the program.
Day 5 | San Martín de Los Andes - Pucón
We begin with a 100 km drive to the entrance of the National Park, where we will switch to bicycles. We will then cross the Andes for the first time and arrive at the town of Pucón, located at the base of the Villarrica Volcano.
Day 6 | Pucón - Transvolcanic Route - Coñaripe
This is one of the toughest days of the tour, but perhaps the most beautiful of all, as we cycle along a mountain road between Villarrica and Quetrupillán Volcanoes to reach the town of Coñaripe.
Day 7 | Coñaripe - Panguipulli
A more relaxed day, entirely on paved roads, first circling the shores of Lake Calafquén and then Lake Pillingue. The rest of the day unfolds through green meadows with excellent views. The day ends at a special hotel on the shores of Lake Panguipulli, offering incredible views.
Day 8 | Panguipulli - Huilo Huilo
After a good night’s sleep, we begin a great day of adventure. During the morning we will skirt the shores of Lake Panguipulli and we will slowly gain better views of the Mocho - Choshuenco Volcanoes.
In the afternoon, a winding and lush path takes us to the Huilo Huilo reserve, a special place to spend the rest of the day.
We will be welcomed at the Nothofagus Hotel, where we will spend a truly unique night.
Day 9 | Huilo Huilo - San Martín de los Andes
We will start the day with a 5-kilometer descent to Puerto Fuy, where we will board a boat and we will navigate through Lake Pirehueico for 2 hours. We will then ride to the Chilean border control and then to the one on the Argentinean side. Once in Argentina we just have to skirt Lake Lakar until we reach San Martín de Los Andes.
Trip Summary
| Distance | Slope | Pavement | Gravel | Lodging | |
| Day 1 | 60 km | 1140 mts | 30 km | 30 km | Hotel |
| Day 2 | 80 km | 1460 mts | 0km | 80km | Dormy |
| Day 3 | 60 km | 700 mts | 30km | 30km | Hotel |
| Day 4 | Free Day | Hotel | |||
| Day 5 | 88 km | 780 mts | 50km | 38km | Hotel |
| Day 6 | 67 km | 1400 mts | 20km | 57km | Hotel |
| Day 7 | 55 km | 540 mts | 55km | 0 | Hotel |
| Day 8 | 63 km | 1200 mts | 63 km | 0 | Hotel |
| Day 9 | 60 km | 1140 mts | 5 km | 55 km | Hotel |
