For adventure seekers, nature lovers and gravellers. Ride from Chile across the Andes into Patagonia and back on our gravel loop ride. Immerse yourself in epic landscapes, embrace the camaraderie of the road and relax with warm hospitality from our hosts in Chile & Argentina.
Previous gravel riding experience & a good level of fitness is recommended to best enjoy the trip – the riding is spectacular and varied with lots of climbing and some techincal sections to embrace. The tour is supported by our professional guides & local support team, ensuring all you need to focus on is the ride.
Experience unique accommodations along the way. In Chile start the journey in the Ni-Newen lodge, on the second day we’ll ride the transvolcanic route between the Villarica and Quetrupillan Volcanoes. Continue to the Huilo Huilo nature reserve and stay in the stunning Nothofagus hotel in the heart of the forest. The adventure continues with a special evening under the stars in a comfort camp on the shores of Lago Lacar. Indulge in an Argentinian barbecue & share stories around the camp fire. In San Martin de Los Andes enjoy a touch of luxury at a 5* golf hotel before the journey back to Chile begins. Our last night is at the luxurious & stunning Rakau Lodge, enjoy a river private beach in the Chilean forest and the confort of the best accommodation!
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Enjoy a warm welcome from your guides at our first hotel in Pucón. Get to know everyone over a welcome lunch & in the afternoon get the bikes set up & enjoy a short warm-up ride along the River Pucón.
Head out through small villages around Palguin Bajo, begin the long gradual climb through villarica national park with views of Volcán Villarrica. The ride ends with a long descent from 1300 m to Coñaripe
Today is a rolling ride across undulating terrain. Ride alonside the Lago Neltune. The last climb of the day is 12 km up to spectacular Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve.
Start the day with a 2.5 hour ferry ride across the Lago Pirihueico. Our ride takes is up the the border crossing to Argentina. Ride along Lago Lácar with time of a pause & soak up the incredible views at Playa de Yuco. Tonight camp by the lake in a comfort camp. Enjoy food from a private chef and a traditional Argentinian barbeque.
Start the ride with 5 kms of rollings hills to the base of our main climb of the day – 10 kms along the shores of the Lago Lacar. At the top we’re 1,000 m above sea level. Choose single track or an easy downhill to the town.
Ride on a smooth road section to Junin de los Andes before entering the gravel path to Lago Lolog – from here start climbing to discover the Esteppa Patagonica – a truly unique landscape.
Start the day with a short transfer to Junin de los Andes. Today is our last big ride of the trip! Ride 35 kms of a false flat uphill to cross the border at Paso Tromen. Back to Chile, descend with views of Volcan Lanín and follow the Trancura river to our final lodge
Plan your onward travel from Pucón. Talk to us about your travel plans
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
A luxurious lodge run by owners with a vision of merging accommodation and gastronomy.
Ni-Newen Lodge is located 15 km away from Pucón in the lake region of Araucanía. Stay deep in ancient native woodlands by Nevados area
Stay in rustik but comfortable Hotel Elizabeth. A charming town in the center of the Chilean Patagonia. Inmerce in local culture.
An architectural marvel and fabulous hotel. Nothofagus hotel is in the heart of the Huilo Huilo nature reserve. The building is crafted from natural materials and each room offers stunning views over the Patagonia forest.
Stay in the only 5-star hotel in San Martín de los Andes, a true refuge to experience the magic of Argentine Patagonia in all its splendor. Located in the Chapelco Golf & Resort complex, the hotel is integrated into the impressive natural setting framed by the Andes Mountains.
Take advantage of the indoor pool and spa to prepare for second half of the trip!
Lodge served by their chef owners. its vision of merging hotel and gastronomy industries was born in 2017.
Rakau Lodge is located 15 km away from Pucón in the lake (lacustrine) area, Araucanía region, chile, deep into ancient, native woods by the Trancura river.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €60 per day.Bikes shown here are examples and are subject to availabilty at the time of booking. We'll let you know the available options in your size when you book with us.
Ask us about available bikes to rent for this tour. We recommend an adventure style gravel bike, with a relaxed geometry, 47c tyres and plently of gears for the climbs.
Julian is from San Martín de Los Andes where he lives with his partner and started his career as a moutnain guide leading ascents to Lanín Volcano & Chalten. He leads our local team in Patagonia and loves the moutains, to explore new places and to be in nature. Julian likes to ride gravel and mountain bikes all over Argentina.
Facundo lives in his family farm with his wife & two daughters in his hometown of San Martín de los Andes. A multi- adventure guide specializing in mountain bike he loves the mountains, is a gym instructor and runs a coaching school. As well a guiding cycling trips, he also runs kayaking trips and is a competitive trail runner.
Ariel is a triathlete from Argentina and has always loved to ride. After pursuing a sensible career in sales in Barcelona Ariel joined our Cycling Tours team to focus his life & career on… cycling!
Occupying the southernmost point of Argentina and Chile on the continent of South America, Patagonia is home to the Andes mountains, stunning lakes, fjords, rainforests, glaciers, deserts and wide open plains. Patagonia bike tours are an excellent choice, with gravel roads complimenting the area's varied geography and beautiful landscape. This is a place to immerse yourself in nature, discovering this unique part of the world by bike is an experience not to be missed.
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