Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego (Calafate-Ushuaia)

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. Lake Yehuin. Lake Fagnano and Escondido. P.N. Tierra del Fuego, Garibaldi Pass and Ushuaia (Bahia La Pataia-Canal de Beagle).

950 km (450 gravelroad)

950 km (450 gravelroad), in 9 days of pedaling + 2 days of rest with alternative excursions. A daily average of 100 km with several stops to eat, take photos and regroup.
The total positive altitude difference is + 6200m. The wind in this part is usually in favor, but there will be some sections in which it will become an interesting challenge. The maximum height that we will reach will be 900 meters above sea level.
There are chances of rain and unexpected changes in weather, it is important to be well equipped. The assistance van will always be close to the cyclists.

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).
• 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.
• 11 nights in hotels or other accommodation of a good standard. 1 night camping
• 10 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.
• Excursion to the Perito Moreno National Park and Torres del Paine.
• Boat to cross the Strait of Magellan.

• 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)