Distance: 450 km.
Places: Bariloche and surrounding areas. Pto. Montt (Chile). Lake Llanquihue. Volcáno Osorno. Hot springs. Puyehue Pass(1350m). Argentina: Villa la Angostura. Arrayan forest (Quetrihue Peninsula).
Phisical demand: biking days last aprox. 5 hrs and are split in two ,morning and afternoon . Normal speed is aprox. 17km/h. Those who might feel tired can use the support vehicle.
Itinerary: • 2nd March: We meet in Bariloche: short ride (25 km), welcome dinner . Night at hostel • 3rd March. Circuito Chico (65 km) Tour around Lakes Nahuel Huapi, Escondido and Moreno. Also we ride through Colonia Suiza and take alternative roads and paths • 4th March. Crossing to Chile: we travel to - Puerto Montt – by bus and bike 75 km along Lake Llanquihue (paved road ) to Ensenada. Night at camping. • 5th March. Up volcano Osorno: we ride 14 km upwards to the La Burbuja mountain hut. aferwards we descend “downhill”. Afternoon leisure time. Night at Ensenada. • 6th March. Lake Puyehue (85 km, half of it gravel): in the afternoon , visiting the “aguas calientes” hot springs is optional. Camping. • 7th March. Villa la Angostura (95 km, paved road): after 55 km we reach Cardenal Samore Pass(1350m). We ride past lakes Espejo and Correntoso. Night at camping. • 8th March. Bariloche (90 km, paved road: In the morning we can visit the Arrayanes national park .24 km through paths to Península Quetrihue. Night at hostel . Farewell Asado (barbecue).
Service: Assistance from our experienced guides. Support vehicles. Mechanical and spare parts assistance. Food. Transfer from Bariloche to Puerto. Montt (Chile), by bus. 3 nights (hostel) and 4 camping.
Equipement: • Mountain bike or híbrid, with tyres for paved and gravel roads ,previous mechanical check up • Helmet • water bottles or water backpack (Camel). • Spare inner tube. • Sleeping bag and sleeping matress • Tent, only for those who wish to sleep alone. • Torch (head or hand held) spare batteries • Sunglasses • Personal medication • Sunblock and lip balm • No need for gear bags.
Suggested clothing: • Cycling shorts & pants • Warm running pants • windbreaker • Longsleeve undershirt - synthetic • T-shirts • Jacket polar fleece • Gloves • Wool and Synthetic socks • Rain poncho (optional) • Extra pair of shoes or sandals.
Food: • :Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, desserts and energy boosters will be provided during the ride • The diet is based on carbohydrates and takes into consideration the needs of cyclists and their tastes. Red meat ,chicken and fish are available . Vegetarian food is provided for those who require it.
• The snacks during the tour are crucial for an efficient ride . Energy bars , cereals and fruit are used as snacks • Water is most important although juice is an option during meals.
Price: Ask for further information.
For further information: marianolorefice@yahoo.com
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