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Stunning setting for this very busy tourist hub. I arrived at 4 and went straight to a restaurant for food. Looking for lodging around 6 people started streaming into town in crowds from the various hiking trails. Restaurants and bars filled quickly with people from all corners of the world.

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One of the most stunning camp settings I have come across. Fitz Roy attracts clouds and these images were taken in the early morning. The 11 am boat took all travellers on to the other end where a 35 km cycle on a rough gravel road got me to El Chalten. My first flat tire…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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