Patagonia, from Bariloche to Calafate

Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi National Park (Lakes: N.Huapi, Gutierrrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo), Los Alerces National Park, Trevelin, N.P. Corcovado (Chile), Carretera Austral Chilena, P.N. Queluat, Coyhaique, Lago General Carreras, P.N. Patagonia,
Cueva de las Manos (trekking). Ruta 40 (old dirt road), Lake Cardiel, El Chaltén (trekking to Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre), Lake Viedma, Lake Argentino, El Calafate and the Los Glaciares National Park (Perito Moreno Glacier

1350 km (450 gravel roads)

The distance of 1350 km (450 gravel roads) is divided in 13 days of pedaling and 3 days of rest with alternative excursions.
A daily average is 100km with several stops for; eat, take photos and regroup.
The route has an undulating route, with a total difference in altitude of +11,000m and a daily average of +850m. The maximum height that can be reached is 1500 meters above sea level. The most important climbs; they have a slope of 5-6% and a maximum length of 10 km. Short and very occasional sections with a 10% slope. The wind blows mainly from the west and is therefore lateral. There are chances of rain, in mountainous areas and unexpected weather changes 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).
• 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.
• 12 nights in hotels or other accommodation of a good standard. 5 nights in camping (extra possibility of sleeping in a bedroom with a bed)
• 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.
• Excursions to: Nahuel Huapi National Park, P.N. los Alerces, P.N. Corcovado, P.N. Queluat, P.N. Patagonia, Cueva de las Manos, P.N, Los Glaciares, Perito Moreno.
• Ship to cross the: Lago Gral. Carrera.

• rooms on camping nights.
• Personal shopping.
• Entrance to national parks.
• Meals on days off.
• Extra drinks.
• Meals mentioned as not included.
• Optional outings.
• Extras: those who do not wish to sleep in tents can do it in rooms, acknowledging it in advance. The cost will be 150 u$s for the 5 nights

• 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)