This adventure begins with a day of mountain biking to Lake Escondido, near San Martín de Los Andes, and then continues to the north. We will cycle the paths between Aluminé and Villa Pehuenia and we will enjoy a special day in the mountains cycling through the Arco Pass and the Batea Mahuida Volcano.
The highlights
- Ride your bike through abandoned timber roads to reach a lake of restricted access.
- Cycle through forests of Araucarias.
- Discover the shores of 6 lakes during the tour.
- Visit the lake inside the Batea Mahuida Volcano crater.
- Spend two nights on the shores of Lake Aluminé.
Itinerary
Day before
We will meet in San Martín de Los Andes.
Briefing with the guide to discuss the tour itinerary and safety measures, and check the bikes.
Day 1 | San Martín de Los Andes - Lago Escondido - San Martín de Los Andes
To warm up and before beginning the journey north, the plan is to visit one of the most beautiful spots around San Martín de Los Andes, Lago Escondido.
Day 2 | San Martín de Los Andes - Aluminé
The route is very scenic, mostly following the course of the Aluminé River with its rapids and stunning blue color, through a large canyon between the mountains.
Our destination is a lovely inn just meters from the river, where we can relax after this first day.
Day 3 | Aluminé - Villa Pehuenia
We hop on our bikes to start a journey through the araucaria forest, rare rock formations, stone cliffs, and 5 lakes. An incredible day to enjoy every kilometer. For relaxation, we've chosen an inn with excellent views of Lake Aluminé.
Day 4 | Villa Pehuenia - Paso del Arco - Batea Mahuida - Villa Pehuenia
A great adventure day, different from the rest of the journey, awaits us. The plan is to head to the Chilean border via Paso del Arco, reaching Laguna Corazón. From this lagoon, we start a section of rugged trails where, in some areas, we'll walk with our bikes in hand. The end of this trail section is the top of Laguna Batea Mahuida, from where we'll have a descent of over 25 km to our accommodation.
Day 5 | Villa Pehuenia - Aluminé - San Martín de Los Andes
The last day of this trip will head south towards Aluminé, but this time we'll take the eastern shore of the lake. A gravel road with a gentle gradient will allow us to say goodbye to this journey with an excellent final day. When we arrive in Aluminé, a transfer will be waiting to take us back to San Martín de Los Andes.
Trip Summary
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Distance
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Slope
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Pavement
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Gravel
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Lodging
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Day 1
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43 km
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1000 mts
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8 km
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35 km
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Hotel
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Day 2
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70 km
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1100 mts
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30 km
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40 km
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Hotel
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Day 3
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71 km
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1100 mts
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11 km
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60 km
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Hotel
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Day 4
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65 km
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1200 mts
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25 km
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40 km
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Hotel
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Day 5
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60 km
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600 mts
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40 km
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20 km
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Hotel
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This journey invites you to discover Northern Patagonia in depth, exploring the Lakes District, riding through the land of the ancient araucarias, cycling beneath five volcanoes, and crossing the Andes Mountains twice by bike.
Included services
✓ Personalized pre-trip assistance
✓ Pre-trip information (Checklist, Roadmap, meeting coordination)
✓ Tour description (Detailed itinerary with elevation graphs, GPS tracks, accommodations, weather-related tips, etc.)
✓ 6 nights in selected hotels and inns (estancias), based on double occupancy
✓ Breakfasts at the hotels
✓ Meals and drinks along the route during the journey
✓ Picnic-style lunches at midday
✓ Permanent support vehicle
✓ Trailer for transporting bikes, luggage, and logistics (participants do not carry anything on their bikes)
✓ Group transfers when required by the route
✓ Satellite communication
✓ VHF communication between the group and the support vehicle
✓ Full-time guide and assistant
✓ Bicycle repair and cleaning equipment
✓ First aid kits and primary trauma care
✓ Emergency response protocol coordinated with our main office in San Martín de los Andes
- Dinners in the villages
- Bicycle rental
+ Conventional bike rental: $45 per day
+ Electric bike rental: $60 per day
+ Transfers to the starting point
How we work
› Support vehicle: The vehicle stays with you the whole route. Suitcases, gear, everything travels in the trailer. You just pedal.
› On-route meals: The guides prepare lunches on the route — varied, light, and adapted to what you need. Energy to finish the day strong.
› Bike maintenance: Every night the guides check and clean your bike. The next day you start out like it's day one.
› Safety and emergencies: Guides certified in first aid, satellite communication, and an Emergency Response Protocol that involves the entire operation. Prepared so that nothing happens — and ready if it does.
Journey moments
Our stays along the journey
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