Carretera Austral
This is the 9th and last section of the South American Epic, Puerto Montt to Ushuaia
The outdoor sports centre and seafood mecca of Puerto Montt is the starting point for the trans-Patagonian and mythic Carretera Austral. You will now tackle one of the world’s ultimate cycling routes, taking 5 ferries, spinning past icy cold rivers, enormous glaciers, impenetrable forests, and isolated farms. El Chalten, Torres del Paine and Punta Arenas are one of the places you visit. After a ferry ride across to the island of Tierra del Fuego it is just 7 days and a final border crossing back into Argentina before the cyclists reach their ultimate goal, the world’s most southernmost city, Ushuaia, perched on the tip of South America and overlooking the Beagle Channel.
Recreational, Road bike, Mountain bike
29 days
2360 km / 1467 mi
$ 7,950.-
Price for this tour not available yet
The unique biodiversity of Parque Pumali
El Chalten & Los Glaciares National Park
Hiker’s paradise amidst the jagged peaks of Torres del Paine
Windswept Tierra del Fuego- the “end of the world”
Deposit $170.- pp.
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Details
Type
Recreational, Road bike, Mountain bike
Duration
29 days
Level
Easy = untrained, normal physical condition Moderate = regular cyclist, good condition Challenging = experienced, well trained
Challenging
Support
Guided = with cycling guide(s) - support van Self Guided = individual - directions+maps
Guided
Daily distance
100-120 km / 62-75 mi
Total distance
2360 km / 1467 mi
Lodging
Deluxe = 4-5 star hotel or excellent B&B Basic = 1-2 star hotel/motel or B&B Camping = tent, sports hall or campus
Camping, full board
Luggage transport
Daily luggage transfers
Bicycle
Not included
Dates
16 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024
Limited space available
Start
Puerto Montt, Chile
Finish
Ushuaia, Argentina
Airport at start
Puerto Montt, El Tepual PMC
Airport at finish
Ushuaia, Malvinas Argentinas USH
Prices *Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability*
Price per person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability
Carretera Austral
The outdoor sports centre and seafood mecca of Puerto Montt is the starting point for the trans-Patagonian and mythic Carretera Austral. Our intrepid riders will now tackle one of the world’s ultimate cycling routes, taking 5 ferries, spinning past icy cold rivers, enormous glaciers, impenetrable forests, and isolated farms.
En route they will revel in rest days well spent in the Aysen provincial hub of Coyhaique, the trekking capital of El Chalten, amazing Torres del Paine National Park, and the southern Chilean port of Punta Arenas, astride the Magellan Strait. After a ferry ride across to the island of Tierra del Fuego it is just 7 days and a final border crossing back into Argentina before the cyclists reach their ultimate goal, the world’s most southernmost city, Ushuaia, perched on the tip of South America and overlooking the Beagle Channel.
Here we will look back on this incredible journey and all its trials and tribulations with wonder and awe as we celebrate its completion together, knowing that in a few short days it will be back to the reality of our more mundane, but now much enriched, lives.
* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.
h3> Level: challenging
Longer days, harsher environments (temperature, winds) and terrain (rough dirt, gravel roads at times, more significant climbing) become a larger factor. More surprises await you.
Included:
Accommodation the night before first cycling day and the night of last cycling day are included in entry fee.
10 nights hotels, double occupancy rooms on hotel nights, we pair each rider with others of same gender
19 Nights of camping, bring your own camping gear
Most dinners, Most breakfasts, All roadside lunches, Afternoon soup on riding days
Experienced chef
Vehicle to carry your bags
Experienced tour leader
Sweep rider
Security as needed
Bike mechanic
Medic
Local support
Pre-tour information bulletitins
Pre-tour rider discussion forum
Not included:
Bring your own bike, For this section, we recommend a touring bike with 45-50c tires.
Airfare to and from the tour
Gratuity guides
We advise booking at least 1 additional night at tour accommodation before the tour, to be able to attend rider briefing and have assistance from tour bike mechanic in setting up your bike.
Map & Routes
Map
Satellite
Bicycle
For this section, we recommend a mountain or touring bike with 45-50c tires.
For more information see PDF file below
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