san martin de los andes

The Best Mountain Trails for Cycling Adventures

Argentine Patagonia

Duration
3 Days

Total distance
120 km to 150 km

Average elevation gain
900 mts

Difficulty
Intermediate/Advanced

Accommodation
Hotel *** (Included)

Type of tour
Guided

Price per person

From

Type of road
100% Gravel & single tracks

The mountains, hills, and forests surrounding the town of San Martín de los Andes offer countless opportunities for cycling.
Semi-technical trails through the woods, old disused logging roads, and stunning valleys are part of this special program designed for mountain bike enthusiasts.
Unlike other places in Patagonia, the surroundings of San Martín de los Andes are shared between Lanín National Park and the Mapuche Community, which keeps them with open access and almost no inhabitants, making them ideal for mountain biking.

the highlights

-Ride through forests on incredible trails
-Discover lakes that can only be reached by mountain bike
-Explore mountain roads with breathtaking views Enjoy over 20 minutes of continuous downhill riding on trails

trip summary

Day Before: Coordination meeting with the guide.

Day 1 - To start our adventure, we recommend a scenic ride to Lake Escondido. We'll follow winding mountain roads and trails, arriving at the peaceful Lake Escondido, located just south of Lake Lácar.

Day 2 - After a good night's rest and breakfast, we’ll begin our ride heading north from San Martín de los Andes. The route will first take us along trails near Laguna Rosales, then continue to the base of Cerro Colorado, and finally return to town through scenic Mapuche lands.

Day 3 - A ride through the transitional zone between forest and steppe — a high-altitude circuit with stunning views of Lanín Volcano and incredible Araucaria forests.
On our bikes, we'll visit a local community school and pass close to several homes and residents, giving us insight into their way of life and connection to the environment.
Throughout the day, we'll ride up and down small valleys and across high plateaus. By late afternoon, we'll tackle the final big ascent along little-used trails, where in some sections, the path almost disappears due to how rarely it's traveled.

trip summary

	Distance	Slope	Pavement	Gravel	Lodging
Day 1	40 km	1030 mts	5 km	35 km	Hotel
Day 2	45 km	900 mts	0 km	45 km	Hotel
Day 3	50 km	1100 mts	0 km	50 km	Hotel

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December 2025

12 to 14

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23 to 25

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March 2026

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INCLUDED SERVICES

Preparation

✅ Personalized pre-trip assistance
✅ Pre-departure information (Checklist, itinerary overview, meeting coordination)
✅ Tour description (Detailed itinerary with elevation profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation info, weather tips, etc.)

Accommodation and meals

✅ Guide
✅ Ground transportation
✅ Lake transfers
✅ Box lunch
✅ National Park entrance fees and permits
✅ First aid equipment Communication equipment

Support Vehicle and Transfers

✅ Permanent support vehicle
✅ Trailer for transporting bicycles, luggage, and logistics (participants do not carry anything on their bikes)
✅ Group transfers when required by the route

Logistics

✅ Satellite communication
✅ VHF communication between the group and the support vehicle
✅ Full-time guide and assistant
✅ Bicycle repair and cleaning equipment
✅ First aid kits and primary trauma care
✅ Emergency response protocol coordinated with our main office in San Martín de los Andes

NOT INCLUDED

✅ Dinners in the towns
✅ Bicycle rental

Optional Services

✅ Conventional bike rental: $45 per day
✅ Electric bike rental: $60 per day
✅ Transfers to the starting point

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HOW WE WORK

During the tour, the support vehicle with the trailer accompanies you at all times.
You don’t need to carry anything yourself; everything will be available whenever you need it.
The guides prepare delicious lunches, respecting your diet, with simple-to-digest and varied food throughout the tour. You’re going to really enjoy it.
At the end of the day, the guides will clean and fix any issues so that your bike is ready to enjoy the next day.
We prepare for everything to go smoothly, but if an accident occurs, our guides are certified in first aid, and we follow an Emergency Response Protocol involving the entire company to quickly and effectively resolve any situation.