Tierra del Fuego (Punta Arenas-Ushuaia)
MediumThe trip starts at Punta Arenas with a boat crossing the Magellan strait of ywo hours and a half. Once we land on the Tierra del Fuego island, we ride to Porvenir and continue cycling along the Magellan strait, with panoramic views from high view point or by the sea. On the second day of cycling, we have opportunity to visit a penguin colony of emperor penguin. At Cameron we detour away from the sea, traversing the island, inland areas on off beaten roads, through beech forest and estancias.
We cross the border to Argentina by the Rio Bellavista pass. At the end of the third day, we will reach the Atlantic Ocean and the Rio Grande town. We continue again to the heart of the island, spending the night by the shores of the huge Fagnano lake, surrounded by woods. On our last day of pedaling, we climb to the highest point of our journey, the Garibaldi pass. We will finish the trip at Ushuaia, the city of “End of the World”. by the sea, surrounded by snowy mountains and forests. We will complete a full traverse of this fantastic island where we will have opportunity to appreciate its beautiful landscapes, animals and meet its people.
Photos of the last travel in Tierra del Fuego (Punta Arenas-Ushuaia)
Contact us for the travel day plan
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. Ushuaia (Bahia La Pataia-Canal de Beagle).
550 km (350 km on gravel road).
550 km (350 km on gravel road), divided in 5 days of pedaling + 1 day of rest with alternative excursions. A daily average of 110 km with various stops to eat, take pictures and regroup.
The total positive elevation gain is +3500m. The wind in this part is often in favour, but there will be some stretches where it will become an interesting challenge. The maximum height we will reach will be only 500 masl. on the Garibaldi pass.
There are chances of rain and unexpected weather changes it is important to be well equipped. The assistance van will be near 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).
- 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.
- 6 nights in hotels or other accommodation of a good standard. 1 night camping on the shores of the Strait of Magellan
- 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.
- Ship 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)