Category: Patagonia 2023
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Lago O’Higgins, Chile
After a 3:45 wake-up, packed and rode the 7 km to the dock. Windy trip along the lake that forms the border between Chile and Argentina. Melting glaciers on both sides created numerous waterfalls that cascade down the steep walls. A steep bike ride to the Chilean border office followed by a 20 km bike(with…
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Mirador La Bandero
A chance to walk up the local hill, a short but steep climb of 900 meters over 1.7 km of trail. Awesome views on a cool, windy day.
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Villa O’Higgins
This morning I was then able to secure the boat passage onwards to Argentinia on Friday, weather permitting. I now have some time to pull myself together for the 2nd half of my ride and get some coursework done. From my seat here in El Mosco, I can see the edges of an icefield/glacier creeping…
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Puerta Tungay
After 70 km of riding, Luis, a local tour guide, offered me a lift to O’Higgins. With a storm brewing the decision was not hard.
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Tortel, Chile
Changed course today due to cancellation of O’Higgin’s Ferry(to Argentina Border Crossing) on Wednesday. Taking in Tortel is a bonus. Seaside town on an inlet with no cars, just pedestrian wooden stilted walkways.
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Cochrane
The ride descended through successive steps towards Rute 7. Looks like the rest of the riding in Chile will be on unpaved roads. Will spend a night in Cochrane to reassess the path forward.
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Parque National Patagonia, Chile
Stellar morning ride with incredible views and animal sightings; Rhea, Guanaco, Culpeo and lots of birds. No Puma yet. Ride continues this afternoon to Cochrane.
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Paso Roballos via Rute No. 41, Argentina
Spectacular day that took me high into the Argentinian Andes. Grinding uphills rewarded with some rolling descents. Final descent to Paso Roballos was a surprise as I had expected the pass to be the highest point. Smooth border crossing and wild camp just inside Chile.
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Los Antiguos, Argentina
Morning ride with some uphill but mostly stunning descents. Decided to turn left and head for Chico Chile for a noon ferry and planning for crossing back onto Chile via Paso Robales.
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Coyhaique
Villa Ortega had some nice cement roads that end in all directions. The ride to Coyhaique was beautiful in spite of a dusty last hour in what seemed like a rush hour of traffic after having virtually none. I ended my day at a campsite by the riverside with a swim.
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Villa Ortega
A steady 33 km incline on rough gravel provided great vistas as reward for the uphill grind up under a hot sun. So worth it!
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