Gravel Patagonia
Gravel Patagonia
An unforgettable adventure across the Cordillera de los Andes, an epic gravel ride at the end of the world
Get ready to explore the wilderness of this austral territory and join us on this gravel journey between two countries and their cultures
Overview
Details
Next Departure
March 17th 2024
From
USD $5,295
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
USD $550
Ride Program
Total Distance
Total Elevation
Daily Av. Distance
Daily Av. Elevation
Overview
Patagonia is the southernmost region of South America; it is vast, secluded, and untamed. A land shaped by volcanoes, mountains, and crystalline-blue lakes surrounded by native forests.
Are you ready for the austral adventure of your lifetime in Chile and Argentina?
Same as we did with our friends form Xaluca on the Morocco gravel trip, or with Kayuh in the Bali new trip we launched this 2023, for this Patagonian adventure we partnered with the team at Terradosa (based in Colombia and Chile, and long time dealers of premium gravel brands like OPEN, Apidura, etc, and also part of the organization of the famous “TransCordilleras” unsupported gravel race). They live and breath gravel and Arturo has been living in Chile for more than 20 years. Local knowledge is key in this region.
During seven days you will travel around 478 km and climb 8,893 m, crossing twice the natural and political border between Chile and Argentina. Starting from Pucón at the feet of Volcán Villarica, through extraordinary forests and lakes to San Martin de los Andes and villa Traful, both iconic Argentinean towns. Near the end we submerge into Argentinean culture to finalize in one of the most amazing and magical places in Chile: Huilo-Huilo biological reserve. You will experience an unforgettable adventure across the Cordillera de los Andes between two different countries and their cultures.
We love PATAGONIA, and we can’t wait to show you why!
Trip Technical Difficulty
Ride Surfaces
Bike Setup Recommendations
Recommended Tires
700×42
A minimum 700×42, but feel free to use more rubber for more comfort and grip if your bike has extra tire clearance.
Recommended Gearing
38T × 11-42
We recommend a minimum gear ratio of 0.85-0.90 using a 38T chainring × 42 rear cog (or equivalent if you are using double chainring). Check your gear ratios at www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios.
Gravel Explained
Read below for a brief description of our gravel definitions. We have classed the surfaces into five categories, from tarmac to boulders, to give an indication of the amount and level of rough stuff on each trip.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Welcome to Chile: Lago Caburga | Pucon Green Park | |||
| 02 | Ruka Pillan | Nothofagus | |||
| 03 | Lago Lácar, Argentina | La casa de Eugenia | |||
| 04 | Lago Traful | Alto Traful | |||
| 05 | Cerro Chapelco | La casa de Eugenia | |||
| 06 | Huilo Huilo | Nothofagus | |||
| 07 | Hasta pronto! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Distance
Elevation
Welcome to Chile: Lago Caburga
Your trip starts in Temuco (Aeropuerto de la Araucanía) where our staff will pick you up and take to your Hotel in Pucón: the heart of Chilean Araucanía.
After lunch, orientation meeting, and bike built-up, you will head out to a splendid first ride through native forest and volcanic landscape to reach the beautiful turquoise waters of Lago Caburga.
Day 2
Distance
Elevation
Ruka Pillan
In native Mapudungun Ruka Pillan means Volcán Villarica. We will ride across the foothills of Volcan Villarrica enclosed by dense forests, rivers, and waterfalls to Huilo-Huilo, a biological reserve displaying characteristic flora and fauna of the region.
Day 3
Distance
Elevation
Lago Lácar, Argentina
Our first border crossing into Argentina. Deep in the Andes, we navigate the Pirihueico lake to reach a beautiful gravel road alongside lake Lácar that ends at a unique place in the Chapelco Valley: San Martín de los Andes.
After yesterday’s big stage, today’s a bit more relaxed, doing our first section of the stage on the ferry.
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Map & Profile
Surface Details
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | |||||||
March 17 - 23 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $5,295
USD $4,795
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USD $1,000 |
USD $1,000 |
Book this trip | |
| Early Bird Discount - book before October 15th | |||||||
Waiting List
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Trip Hotels
What's Included
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Accommodations & Meals
 Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
|---|---|
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Araucania Airport |
1:00pm |
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Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Araucania Airport |
2:00 pm |
Rental Bikes
Due to logistic reasons, our standard FELT gravel bikes are not available for this gravel trip, but fear not, the Terradosa team in Patagonia is offering their top-class OPEN UP or WIDE gravel bikes with trusty SRAM Force or Shimano GRX groupsets and great performance!
Frame
Open UP / WI.DE or similar
Groupset
SRAM Force, Shimano GRX 810 or similar
Weight
8.6kg (size 54)
Wheels
DT Swiss GR 1600 or similar
Chainrings
38 or 40
Cassette
10-42 or 10-50
Sizes
44(XS), 47(S), 50(M), 52(L), 56(XL)
Price
USD $550
Gravel Patagonia
