Incredible experience lived by: Andréanne Cloutier, Trees Ambassador
- Are you dreaming of visiting Patagonia and have three weeks off?
- Do you want to have a memorable experience on your mountain bike and plan everything well so you don't miss anything?
- Do you want breathtaking landscapes?
Strap on your headphones and read the next pages!
*The Mirador Arrayan, located 3 km from San Martin de los Andes (see TRAILFORKS to be able to orient yourself by bike and discover the trails).
My itinerary?
- Day 1: Flight Montreal-Santiago de Chile
- Day 2: El Durazno Bikepark , Santiago
- Day 3: Santiago-Pucon bus (10 hours approx.)
- Day 4-5: El Cerduo Bikepark , Pucon
- Day 6: Bus Pucon-San Martin de los Andes, Argentina (4 hours approx.)
- Day 7: Mirador Arrayan
*The Mirador Arrayan near the traditional LA CASA DE TE.
- Day 8: Rest
- Day 9-10-11: Xawunweney Bikepark . Learning area, PUMPTRACK, trails etc.
- Day 12-13: Cerro Chapelco Bikepark
*Access to the CERRO CHAPELCO base by car or by bike for enthusiasts (14km climb, not including the ascent from the base).
- Day 14: Playa La Islita
- Day 15: Mirador Bandurias and Las Raices trail
*My favorite in San Martin! Access to a Mapuche reserve (entrance fee) to then be a few meters from this dramatic view!
- Day 16-19: Bus San Martin de los Andes – Bariloche (approx. 4 hours) and PUMPTRACK in the city center.
*Beginner/intermediate level trail from the CERRO CATEDRAL station itself, perfect for the first day.
*Access track to the famous DH OPEN SHIMANO, be careful!
- Day 20: Bus Bariloche-Santiago de Chile
- Day 21: Flight Santiago de Chile – Montreal
Top 5 destinations in San Martin de los Andes
- Mirador Arrayan
- Bandurias Lookout
- Islita Beach
- Carpintero and Directa trail from Cerro Chapelco to the village
- Raices Trail
Top 5 Destinations in Bariloche
- Shimano Open DH Trail -WOW-
- Zacalapata Trail
- Sunset at PUMPTRACK
- Chimanguito Trail
- Lake Gutierrez
In conclusion; an incredible trip, a unique experience to relive and full of colors! What I find incredible about Chile and Argentina is being able to go from skiing to mountain biking in the same day and being able to ride all year round
I highly recommend this trip, at least three to five weeks, from October to June (winter season from June to September).
The views in this tourist region are unforgettable, a perfect destination for Enduro lovers with long climbs and beautiful technical rocky descents.
PSSST: Don't forget the POST ride with chocolates and homemade ice cream!!!
For more information, contact me via my Instagram account: endless.winterer