The Best Bikepacking Trails in Chile

Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 06-Villa Santa Lucia-La Junta

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

42.59mi

Elevation +

2011f

TrailRank

51

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After a healthy breakfast and after collecting our belongings we left Villa Santa Lucía. We hit the road eager to explore new horizons. The landscapes that unfold before us are a feast for the senses, with dense forests ...

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Chile/Argentina 2024--Carretera Austral-etapa 019 -Villa O'Higgins-Lago del desierto(Argentina)

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

49.07mi

Elevation +

2431f

TrailRank

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We woke up at the crack of dawn because we had to cover the final 7 kilometers of pedaling to Puerto Bahamondes, where the Carretera Austral officially ends. And it's precisely from this point that the 130km route begins...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 018-Camping Maria Rios-Villa O'Higgins

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Distance

53.56mi

Elevation +

3930f

TrailRank

61

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Por supuesto, aquí tienes la traducción al inglés del texto: - What excitement this day. Finally, we are going to reach our goal: 1245km traveling the Carretera Austral by bike! We woke up early in the shed that D...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 016-Cochrane-Camping el Risquero

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Distance

46.47mi

Elevation +

2995f

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61

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Leaving Cochrane, we leave behind the comfort of the asphalt to enter the roughness of the gravel, where adventure becomes a constant companion. Despite the challenges of the road, the landscape gives us its amazing beau...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 017-Camping El Risquero - Camping Maria Rios

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Distance

43.44mi

Elevation +

2234f

TrailRank

61

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From the cozy El Risquero campsite, we continue our journey along the R7, through acceptable gravel and flat terrain for about 28 kilometers. Upon reaching the crossroads that leads to Caleta Tortel, we decided not to de...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 015- Puerto Bertrand - Cochrane

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Distance

31.09mi

Elevation +

2844f

TrailRank

61

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Puerto Bertrand is a very touristy point on the Carretera Austral. On the one hand, due to the beauty of the turquoise waters of Lake Bertrand, which later give rise to the Baker River. On the other hand, many tourists a...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 014 -Puerto RíoTranquilo-Puerto Bertrand

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

41.71mi

Elevation +

3478f

TrailRank

61

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With the fresh breeze of the memory of the majestic Marble Chapels still in our minds, we left Puerto Río Tranquilo heading south, determined to continue exploring the paths less traveled. We venture towards the drainage...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 012 Cerro Castillo - camping Doña Dora

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Distance

46.55mi

Elevation +

2454f

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61

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We leave Villa Cerro Castillo with the first 12 kilometers of asphalt. At the 12-kilometer mark, the asphalt ends and the gravel road in very poor condition begins, with many bumps that make progress slow and difficult, ...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 09-Villa Amengual-Mañihuales

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

36.49mi

Elevation +

1493f

TrailRank

61

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We embark on a fully paved stage of the Austral Highway, a classic journey marked by the relentless ups and downs that lead us through a landscape of lakes, forests, and meadows. Here, amidst the natural beauty, lie scat...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 011-Coyhaique-Villa Cerro Castillo

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Distance

61.26mi

Elevation +

4800f

TrailRank

61

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Having indulged in a hearty and delectable breakfast at El Café Peregrino nestled on Magallanes Street 670 in Coyhaique, we set off, braving the bustling traffic and an imposing uphill gradient right from the outset of o...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 010 -Mañihuales-Coyahique

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Distance

54.30mi

Elevation +

2884f

TrailRank

61

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After breakfast at our accommodation (Hostel Ruta 7), we stock up on provisions for the road at Minimarket TATY, the best-stocked shop in Mañihuales, and continue our journey on the asphalt. It's another full stage on pa...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 02 Contao- Hornopiren

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

47.68mi

Elevation +

1614f

TrailRank

61

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After a restful sleep in Contao, a small fishing village that clings to the coast like a secret refuge, we are advised, due to the beauty of the landscape, to travel along the coast along the W-609 to Hornopirén, althoug...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 08-Puyuhuapi-Villa Amengual

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

48.95mi

Elevation +

2927f

TrailRank

53

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Leaving Puyuhuapi, we face the paved road that marks the beginning of our next stage. But it won't be long before we enter the feared and revered "Cuesta Queulat", a legendary climb in the National Park of the same name....

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral etapa 01.Puerto Montt-Contao

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

39.96mi

Elevation +

1565f

TrailRank

51

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Exploring the vastness of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia by bicycle, we immerse ourselves in its unique culture and marvel at the natural beauties that adorn this corner of our planet Earth. We planned our journey al...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 04 Camping Lago Negro-Chaiten

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

23.97mi

Elevation +

1660f

TrailRank

50

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With the first light of dawn, we left the Río Negro campsite behind and ventured back onto the gravel, the unwavering companion of our bicycle journey. The road winds through wild landscapes until, finally, the road turn...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa 013- Camping Doña Dora - Puerto Rio Tranquilo

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Distance

21.83mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

49

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"We had an early breakfast and, after photographing several free-roaming domestic animals owned by Doña Dora, and some wild birds, we set off towards Puerto Murta, continuing the challenging route we've become accustomed...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-etapa05-Chaiten-Villa Santa Lucía

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

46.98mi

Elevation +

2854f

TrailRank

49

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Starting from Chaitén, we embark on the excellent asphalt road that takes us on a dreamy journey, bordering majestic snow-capped volcanoes, serene lakes, and rushing rivers with crystal-clear waters. About 25 kilometers ...

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Chile/Argentina 2024-Carretera Austral-Etapa07-La Junta-Puyuhuapi

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Elviajerobicicletero

Distance

28.02mi

Elevation +

1490f

TrailRank

39

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La Junta, the vibrant "meeting town", we immerse ourselves in a history steeped in adventure and commerce. Since time immemorial, this place has been the epicenter of life in the Palena - Queulat region, acting as a meet...

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Chile/Argentina 2024 - Carretera Austral-Etapa 03-Hornopiren-Camping lago Rio Negro

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Distance

57.98mi

Elevation +

1680f

TrailRank

39

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In Hornopirén, we boarded the ferry, as this town marks the end of Route 7, which resumes its status as a road from Caleta Gonzalo onwards. We decided to arrive early at the SOMARCO FERRY company to secure tickets for th...

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San Ramón - Quitrico

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Diego Lagos 4

Distance

6.66mi

Elevation +

955f

TrailRank

38

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Nueva Aldea - Quitrico

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Coyhaique - El Calafate por la Carretera Austral y la Ruta 40 (2° parte)

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Mella80

Distance

601.37mi

Elevation +

31942f

TrailRank

36

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Cono Sur - Patagonia 2016 1650km 21500m d+ Appena tornati da un viaggio speciale, di quelli che ti fanno temere di non ripetere più un’esperienza così, di quelli che ti fanno venire voglia di ripartire… di spingerti ...

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Antíguala - Tirúa (Ruta Originaria)

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cicloturista en ruta

Distance

65.86mi

Elevation +

2887f

TrailRank

34

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Circuito lafkenmapu...ruta solo de asfalto, muchos lugares donde comer, comprar y acampar. Hermosos paisajes de lago, mar y rio

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Concepción-Laguna el Manco-Concepción

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Andrés Santelices

Distance

219.58mi

Elevation +

9931f

TrailRank

32

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Ciclomapeo desde concepción hasta Laguna el Manco por rutas alternativas a autopista. los tramos mas complejos son Hualqui-Yumbel y Laguna el Manco, en bicicleta con alforjas se hace dificil el desplazamiento, en el km ...

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Termas Valle de Colina

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panchonicolas

Distance

16.90mi

Elevation +

2746f

TrailRank

32

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Una Ruta de 13 Kms de ida desde Baños Morales. La primera mitad de la ruta de ida a las termas es la que conlleva la mayor dificultad de la ruta, pues es de ripio y una pendiente fuerte. Despues de llegar al Puente c...

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