Patagonia - Bikepacking the Carretera Austral

by VeloVoyages
Region
patagonia
Duration
14 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable bike adventure through the wild, rugged, and remote Chilean Patagonia along the iconic Carretera Austral. Your journey begins in Puerto Varas, known as 'La Ciudad de las Rosas' and the gateway to deep Patagonia. This guided cycling holiday is designed for those seeking a real wilderness adventure, with approximately 50-70 kms cycled per day on a mix of dirt roads and tarmac.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas. Non-Cycling Day

Arrive in Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas. Non-Cycling Day

Day 2: Puerto Varas to Hornopirén| 54km

54 km 250 m

D1

Puerto Varas to Hornopirén| 54km

Day 3: Hornopirén to Caleta Gonzalo. Non Cycling Day

Hornopirén to Caleta Gonzalo. Non Cycling Day

Day 4: Caleta Gonzalo to Lago Yelcho| 109km

109 km 1130 m

D3

Caleta Gonzalo to Lago Yelcho| 109km

Day 5: Lago Yelcho to La Junta | 90km

90 km 710 m

D2

Lago Yelcho to La Junta | 90km

Day 6: La Junta to Puyuhuapi | 45km

45 km 670 m

D1

La Junta to Puyuhuapi | 45km

Day 7: Puyuhuapi to Villa Mañihuales | 70km

70 km 840 m

D2

Puyuhuapi to Villa Mañihuales | 70km

Day 8: Villa Mañihuales to Coyhaique | 75km

75 km 1200 m

D2

Villa Mañihuales to Coyhaique | 75km

Day 9: Coyhaique Rest Day

Coyhaique Rest Day

Day 10: Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilo | 72km

72 km 1210 m

D2

Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilo | 72km

Day 11: Puerto Río Tranquilo to Puerto Guadal | 50km

50 km 740 m

D1

Puerto Río Tranquilo to Puerto Guadal | 50km

Day 12: Puerto Guadal to Chile Chico |70km

70 km 1460 m

D2

Puerto Guadal to Chile Chico |70km

Day 13: Chile Chico to Coyhaique |30km

30 km 680 m

D1

Chile Chico to Coyhaique |30km

Day 14: Departure Day

Departure Day

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the patagonia

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