Crossing the Andes from the Chilean fjords to the Andean lakes

Chile: Puerto Montt, Chiloe Island, Reloncavi Estuary (W.Pacific). Puelo, Ralun, Lake Llanquihue, Ensenada, PN. Perez Rosales, Puyehue Lake, Aguas Calientes (hot springs), Puyehue pass (1,350mt). Argentina: Villa La Angostura, (Los Arrayanes National Park, Nahuel Huapi NP and Lanin NP), “Road of the Seven Lakes”, San Martin de los Andes, Lake Meliquina, Cordoba pass (1300mt), Confluencia, Rio Limay, S.C de Bariloche.

600 km. (200 gravel road)

600 kilometers. (400 asphalt + 200 gravel). in 6 days of cycling + 1 day of rest with alternative excursions. A daily average of 100 km with several stops; eat, take photos and regain strength. The route is undulating, with an average of 800 meters of altitude difference per stage.
There are chances of rain and climate changes, it is important to be well equipped. The assistance van will always be close to the cyclists. Anyone who gets tired or wants to can use the support vehicle.

It will vary between 5ºC and 25ºC. The thermal sensation may be noticeably affected by the influence of strong winds.
If the power and climate change are possible, it is important to be well equipped.

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).
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.
• 8 nights in hotels or other accommodation of a good standard.
• 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

• 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)