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Crossing the Andes by Bike
 
Crossing the Andes by Bike
 
 
One week full mountain bike through the fascinating Pérez Rosales Pass and you´ll be wondered by the color, transparency and immensity of lakes like Nahuel Huapi, Frías, Todos los Santos and Llanquihue.

This is a circuit organized by Dirty Bikes and supported by its wide experience in this kind of activities.

We will get to 2562 meters high Osorno volcano by bike and walking. And what a vista! All the Andes, the immense lake Llanquihue, 2015 meters high Calvuco volcano and innumerable mountains.
 
 
The circuit joins San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina and Puerto Montt in Chile. In between there are lakes and an approximately 250 km. ride.

First Day

Reception in Bariloche´s airport, transfer by van to hotel, then we meet at nuestra bicicletería, check the bikes and receive information about the outing.
In the evening, dinner with carbohidrates, a glass of wine and get ready for the ride!
Crossing the Andes by Bike
 
 
Second Day

In the morning we take the van to Puerto Pañuelo, get on board the catamaran to cross lake Nahuel Huapi, cycle a little and then get on board another catamaran to Lake Frías.
In Port Frías we start the crossing. We pass through Customs in Argentina and Chile and go on to Peulla. Then we take the catamaran on lake Todos los Santos and disembark in Petrohué. Then we ride on to Ensenada, where we finish our day.
 
 
Crossing the Andes by Bike
Crossing the Andes by Bike
 
 
Third Day:

We set off to Osorno volcano, a sustained steep climb to Teski Club shelter, where we have a snack.
We leave the bicycles and start hiking to the 2562 m. summit.
After reaching the summit we return to the shelter. An authentic Chilean dinner of salmon from the Pacific and a good hot shower.
 
 
Crossing the Andes by Bike
Crossing the Andes by Bike
 
 
Fourth Day

The descent from the volcano is pure adrenaline, 13 km. of vertigo and emotion skirting lake Llanquihue to Frutillar.
After a few kilometers we pass by Cascadas village.
The road goes on and we get into beautiful landscapes with houses and wooden churches from the beginning of the century, a very picturesque scenery.
We arrive at Puerto Octay, have lunch, rest and go on to Frutillar.
 
 
Crossing the Andes by Bike
Crossing the Andes by Bike
 
 
Fifth Day

In Frutillar we start our last cycling day to Puerto Montt. It is a very big city with a port in the Pacific Ocean, immense shops, various hotels and a complete gastronomy range specialized in sea food.
As a closing event, we offer a big dinner with typical Chilean food, good wine, and an excellent pisco.
 
    See also:
Hotels in San Carlos de Bariloche and other accommodation venues
 
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