Transpatagonia

Chile: Puerto Montt, Estuario del Reloncavi (O. Pacifico). Puelo, Ralun, Lago Llanquihue, Ensenada, PN. Perez Rosales, Lago Puyehue, Aguas Calientes (termas), Paso Puyehue (1.350mt).Argentina: Villa La Angostura, (Parque Nacional los Arrayanes, PN Nahuel Huapi y PN Lanin), “Camino de los Siete Lagos”, San Martin de los Andes, Paso Cordoba, Rio Limay, Jacobacci, Meseta de Somuncurá (Reserva), Gan Gan, Puerto Madryn.

1.200 km (700 km gravel road)

1200 km (700 on dirt) Stages of 90 km (average), divided into two parts (morning-afternoon). Several stops are interspersed to eat, take photos and regroup. The wind blows from the West and for most of the route we will have it in our favor. The total positive altitude difference is +15,000 m (approximate). The maximum height we will reach will be 1500 meters above sea level.
There are chances of rain and unexpected weather changes, it is important to be well equipped. The assistance van will always be close to the cyclists for any need.

Between 5 ºC and 25ºC (we recommend you to bring along a sleeping bag with “comfort bellow 0ºC”). The weather is usually dry but you may experience rainy days at the Andean region and Chile.

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 Puerto Madryn 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.

• 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.
• 13 nights in hotels or other accommodation of a good standard. 2 night camping
• 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.

• Entrance fee to national parks
• meals and beverages at days off or leisure days. (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)