Bariloche to The Calafate

Date: 4 enero al 20 de enero de 2012.

Time: 18 días (desde Bariloche)

Distance: 1350 km. (980 km dirt road).

Description: In this option performs the first part of the journey bike ride: Bariloche, Ushuaia. Considered the most hard and intense, is an option only for those who want to live as wild in Patagonia aboard a mountain bike. This bike trip takes place between Argentina and Chile, covering part of the Chilean Carretera Austral and Route 40.

You cycle with a view of countless lakes, fjords and charming Pacific Ocean. The Patagonian desert with its straight lines and sweeping views, give the sensation of being an "infinite space". Camp in the desert and in rooms, taking the opportunity to learn the ways of life of the gauchos of the isolated rooms. At the end of the trip we will enjoy the beauty of Chalten and make a trek to base camp of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy.

From Calafate will access the Perito Moreno Glacier, with its imposing grandeur and meritado be a worthy ending to the daring riders who make this journey. This course is intense (several points of view) and a unique opportunity to discover the variety of Patagonia.

Places: Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi National Park and the Larches. El Bolson, Lake Futalaufquen, Trevelin.
Chile: Futaleufu, Lago Yelcho. Chilean Carretera Austral: P.N. Corcovado National Reserve and Lake Rosselot PN. Queluat, the Board, Pacific Ocean, Pt Puyuhuapi, "hanging glacier" (glacier), "Portezuleo Queluat" Villa Amengual, Tower Lake, Rio Simpson, Coyhaique.

Argentina: Patagonian Desert (Route 40) and its incredible steppe. Perito Moreno, stay House, Cave of the Hands, Bajo Caracoles, Lago Cardiel, El Chalten, Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, Laguna del Desierto. Lake Viedma, Rio La Leona, Lake Argentino. El Calafate and Glaciers National Park (Perito Moreno)..

Demanding: This trip is primarily to strong people, wanting to pedal a lot! Although it should be noted: we will always have a support vehicle, close to cyclists, for those who want it rested. They are 1,350 km, of which half on gravel. The distance is divided into 13 days of cycling, with 4 days of walking and standing. Daily average: 110 miles, with stops in between, a long midday. Average speed (approx.): 17 km / h. Daily cycling: 6 hours approx.