-Really?
-Is it safe?
-Are the tracks and infrastructure in place to accommodate an international clientele?
Yes, to all of these answers!
In recent years, mountain bike tourism has grown enormously in Chile.
This movement was caused by the arrival of the "Enduro World Series" in 2014 (which also won the PINKBIKE prize for the best enduro racing location in 2014, in Nevados de Chillan) and the famous "Redbull Cerro Abajo" in downhill.
Why this country in particular?
- You'll find countless bike parks and trails from the world's driest desert to Patagonia, and from the Andes mountain range to the Pacific coast.
- The diversity of landscapes and terrains for all levels!
- The warm culture, the majestic sunsets, “el asado” after the day of cycling and especially “la buena onda” between cyclists.
My favorite places and why?
- Snows of Chillan, Chillan
Largest Bikepark in South America!
Several climbs; to volcanoes, to a natural hot spring and to the “Garganta del diablo” refuge.
Bike trails as far as the eye can see, a paradise for enduro and downhill cyclists.
*Winner of the PINKBIKE award mentioned above!
Website: https://www.nevadosdechillan.com/bikepark
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOSYNFNqHm4&t=322s
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nevadosdechillan/?hl=fr
- El Cerduo Bikepark, Pucon
A fascinating landscape on; one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Turbio Falls and a sensational landscape.
Website: http://cascadasrioturbio.cl/
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cerduo+bikepark
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cerduobikepark/?hl=fr
- Matanzas, Christmas
Several tracks and two Bikeparks nearby, on the seaside in a renowned "surftown". The Bikepark Olas de Matanzas is the most sought after, for all tastes and levels.
Website: http://www.omz.cl/es-es/bikepark?page_id=991654
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olasdematanzas/?hl=fr
- El Durazno Bikepark, Santiago
A short getaway from the capital, very well-developed and well-developed, PUMPTRACK on site, highly sought-after.
Website: http://outlife.cl/parques/rkf-durazno/
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNB3YAKCqFE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/377558684/bikepark-el-durazno/?hl=fr
It's up to you to discover yours!
*For more information, I invite you to follow my adventures on my Instagram account: endless.winterer !
PHOTO AND TEXT CREDIT: ANDRÉANNE CLOUTIER