Patagonia: Bariloche to Ushuaia

In this trip we offer the most complete and wide variety of landscapes that Patagonia offers, alternating several times between Argentina and Chile, we will follow the Andes, the mountainous backbone of the continent to Tierra del Fuego, appreciating its mythical mountains and glaciers. We will cross 8 National Parks, cycling next to more than twenty lakes of particular beauty. We will cycle through the forests of the Carretera Austral Chilena and we will also cross the wild beauty of the Patagonian desert and steppe, discovering thousand-year-old relicts of a prehistoric past. We will get to know the marine beauties of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and we will cross the island of Tierra del Fuego.

Places:
Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi National Park (Lakes: N.Huapi, Gutierrrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo), Los Alerces National Park, Trevelin, N.P. Corcovado (Chile), Carretera Austral Chilena, P.N. Queluat, Coyhaique, Lago General Carreras, P.N. Patagonia,
Cueva de las Manos (trekking). Ruta 40 (old dirt road), Lake Cardiel, El Chaltén (trekking to Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre), Lake Viedma, Lake Argentino, El Calafate and the Los Glaciares National Park (Perito Moreno Glacier). Pto Natales (Chile), P.N. Torres del Paine, Rio Verde. Punta Arenas. Estrecho de Magallanes. Tierra del Fuego: Porvenir, Bahia Inutil, Pinguinera (real penguin nature reserve) Cameron, Russfin, Passo Bellavista (Chile/Argentina) Rio Grande (Argentina) Tolhuin and lake Fagnano. P.N. Tierra del Fuego, Garibaldi Pass and Ushuaia (Bahia La Pataia-Canal de Beagle).

2200km (900 of gravel road) + 550km of transfers in private vehicle.

The distance (approximately 2200 km) is divided into 21 days of pedaling and 6 days of rest with alternative excursions. A daily average of 100km with various stops to eat, take pictures and regroup.
The route has an undulating course, with a total height difference of + 15,750 m and an average daily gain of + 750 m. The maximum height that can be reached is 1500 masl. The most important climbs; they have a slope of 5-6% and a maximum length of 10 km. Short and very occasional sections of 10% ascents. The Patagonian wind (well known) blows mainly from the west and is therefore sideways. This situation will occur above all in the section from Bariloche to El Calafate, while from Calafate onwards it is often in favour. There are chances of rain, in mountainous areas and unexpected weather changes it is important to be well equipped.

There is between 5 ºC and 25ºC ( we recommend using a sleeping bag with comfort temperature level below 0ºC”).
There are chances of rain and unexpected weather changes it is important to be well equipped. The assistance van will be near the cyclists.

Mountain bike or gravel, with gravel road tires ( mínimum 700x40) and prior mechanical check up
Basic repair kit: two inner tubes, allen keys and a small inflator
Helmet. Lights.
Water bottle or water backpack (Camel).

Only fully collapsible cardboard boxes or soft bags can be used to pack the bike on this trip, the box will be disposed of and a new one can be obtained at a bike shop in Ushuaia or where the trip will end.
If a person uses a rigid or bulky box, they will have to courrier it from the starting point of the trip to the final destination.
No need for saddlebags unless you want to carry your own photo camera. You need only a small bag (bicycle front bag) or small backpack to carry a spare clothing or windbraker, an energy booting candy bar and your camera.

- personalized service and attention for small groups of a maximum of 8 people
- Support vehicle that will carry the luggage and will always be close to the cyclists, to assist and rescue them.
- All program transfers in private vehicles.
- All lunches and energy meals (2 or 3 times) during the days of pedaling, served in spectacular places along the way. They can consist of: sandwiches, cakes, empanadas, fruit, energy bars (natural) and hot or cold drinks. Water always available during the cycling stages
- dinners, tasting the best products of the región.
- Basic mechanical assistance and 1 spare bicycle (per group), in case of breakdown.

Minimum 5 people. Ability to do it with fewer people at a higher cost. For private travel, ask for a quote.

• The presence and experience of Mariano Lorefice and occasionally local guides. (Mariano was trained pedaling in Patagonia since 1986 and gladly shares the best of this land where he grew up).
• personalized service and attention for small groups of a maximum of 8 people
• Support vehicle that will carry the luggage and will always be close to the cyclists, to assist and rescue them.
• All program transfers in private vehicles.
• 21 nights in hotels or other accommodation of a good standard. 6 nights in camping (extra possibility of sleeping in a bedroom with a bed)
• dinners, tasting the best products of the región.
• All lunches and energy meals (2 or 3 times) during the days of pedaling, served in spectacular places along the way. They can consist of: sandwiches, cakes, empanadas, fruit, energy bars (natural) and hot or cold drinks. Water always available during the cycling stages
• Basic mechanical assistance and 1 spare bicycle (per group), in case of breakdown.
• Excursions to: Nahuel Huapi National Park, P.N. los Alerces, P.N. Corcovado, P.N. Queluat, P.N. Patagonia, Cueva de las Manos, P.N, Los Glaciares, Perito Moreno, P.N. Torres del Paine and PN. Tierra del Fuego.
• Ship to cross the: Lago Gral. Carrera and Strait of Magellan.

• Entrance fee to national parks, meals and beverages at days off or leisure days
• TENTS, (those dinners mentioned as on your own), optional excursions and tours

• sleeping bag, with confort -0C
• tent
• mattress
• Head lamp or flash light with spare batteries
• Sunglasses
• towel
• Personal medication , Sunblock lotion and lipbalm
• 1 or 2 cycling shorts + leggings or long pants
• 1 or 2 short-sleeved t-shirts
• 1 long-sleeved shirt or extra sleeves
• Long-sleeved thermal shirt like the first skin
• Pile (Polar fleece)
• Down jacket
• 2 light socks and 1 warm pair
• winter gloves
• neck (buff) and warm hat
• cycling shoes or others
• Sandals or spare tennis shoes
• Waterproof clothing (ideally Goretex): jacket, pants, shoe covers, (every three/four days there will be the possibility to wash clothes)