Torres del Paine
Bicycle across the pampa
Laguna Azul
- Required
Personal biking gear + sleeping bag - Important
Recommended travel insurance - Total extension
62 miles - Entrance for Torres del Paine
Not included - Drinks during lunch or dinner
Not included - Tips for staff or at dinners
Not included
Overview
Cycling in Patagonia will take you to places hikers and large groups of tourists won’t visit! The activity in Patagonia is exhilarating and at the same time tranquil and takes you to a very peaceful place in the wilderness. Come find the single tracks and less traveled trails with us on mountain bike!
Itinerary
Day 1: Bike across pampas to an old estancia
Puerto Natales – Cerro Guido
In the morning, you will meet up with your bike guide at our office in Puerto Natales. You will be fitted for a mountain bike at this time. Your guide will briefly go over the itinerary for the next few days. Afterwards, you will drive for about 1 hour to Cerro Castillo. Here, you will begin biking! There will be a support vehicle following you for as long as possible. The ride is mostly flat across vast pampas. The stunning Sierra Baguales will be on one side of you and Torres del Paine will be straight ahead of you. The night will be spent in a beautiful farmhouse on an estancia called Cerro Guido. You will enjoy a home-cooked meal before a well-deserved sleep.
Total Distance: 35 kilometers / 21 miles - Difficulty Level: Beginner or Intermediate or Advanced.
Day 2: Bike towards Torres del Paine
Cerro Guido – Torres del Paine
In the morning, you will begin biking to Torres del Paine on an old farm road for approximately 3 hours. You will have impressive views of Paine Massif and Sierra Baguales, which are a couple of imposing mountain ranges in the park. You will see Laguna Flamencos as well, which is a beautiful lagoon frequented by flamingos. Eventually, you will arrive to a place called Laguna Azul. It is possible to bike to the campground at Las Torres from Laguna Azul. If you wish, it is also possible to jump in the support vehicle to be driven to the campground instead.
Total Distance: 31 kilometers / 19 miles - Difficulty Level: Beginner or Intermediate or Advanced.
Day 3: Visit Laguna Azul
Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales
Today, you will drive back to Laguna Azul. Here, you will begin biking on a gravel road. The trail is a mixture of rocky areas and grassy patches. The trail includes many small hills as well. On a clear day, it is possible to see the famous peaks of Las Torres from specific points along the trail. You will eat lunch along the shoreline of Laguna Azul. Afterwards, you will continue biking around the lake weaving in and out of forests and up and down hills. Eventually, you will reach a tranquil beach where it will be an easy cruise to the finish line. Finally, you will be driven back to Puerto Natales.
Total Distance: 37 kilometers / 22 miles - Difficulty Level: Intermediate or Advanced.
Included
- 1 night at Estancia Cerro Guido [double-occupancy room]
- 1 night at Refugio Torre Central w/ shared room + shared bathroom
- Breakfast on days 2, 3
- Lunch on days 1, 2, 3
- Dinner on days 1, 2
- 3 guided cycling days
- 3 vehicle supported days [including a driver]
- Bike [Giant Talon 27.5] + Helmet
FAQs
You don't need to be an expert cyclist, as the routes are designed for different levels of experience and you will always have a support vehicle available throughout the entire journey.
Includes bicycle (Giant Talon 27.5) with helmet, specialized guide for three days, support vehicle with driver, 1 night at Estancia Cerro Guido in a double room, 1 night at Refugio Torre Central in a shared room and bathroom, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts.
No, entry to the park is not included and must be paid separately upon entering Torres del Paine National Park.
The tour departs from our office in Puerto Natales, and once the purchase is made we will send you the exact address for the initial meeting.
A total of 103 kilometers are covered in 3 days: 35 km the first day, 31 km the second day, and 37 km the third day, combining flat routes, hills, and trails surrounded by nature.
If you get tired at any point, you can get on the support vehicle that will accompany you throughout the entire tour and allow you to rest or continue according to your physical condition.
You can book directly on our website outdoorindex.cl and, once the purchase is made, our team will contact you to coordinate all the details of the tour.
Starting place
This excursion depart from Puerto Natales, as indicated in the itinerary. Once the purchase of the tour is made, we will contact you to send you the address of our office from where we will start the tour.
Policies
Read our Terms and Conditions where our cancellation and changes policies are defined. Always remember to plan your trips in advance.