Mountain Biking

ABC Spanish School Ltd.
Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina

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Course Description:

'' In Bariloche we can find very varied places, with forests, lakes, mountains, steppe, etc., with incredible places for to know.Exist different forms of traveling , on foot, to horse, in car, their mountain rivers are ideal to navigate them in kayak or in raft, all voucher.

# Neumeyer shelter:
Difficulty: average
Distance: 40 km
Duration: 5 hs.
Description: gravel and paved roads

Neumeyer shelter is located in chall-huaco hill at 1252 m. And 19 km from bariloche. The road to get there is 6 km away from the city on road 258 to b0lson, turning left. Ride along the gravel road which gently climbs through the "burnt wood" ( the remains of a forest fire), across log bridges, until the path goes into a wood and starts climbing . Follow this winding path (just 3 km) which finishes at the shelter !!!!!, You will have climbed 580 m.

At the shelter you will get information about other tours in this area. If you still have some energy left, drop your bike and go hiking up to the "green" pool or just have a drink and a rest…�

# "La buitrera" hill:
Difficulty: average
Distance: 40 km
Duration: 5 hs.
Description: gravel and paved roads.

Located on the patagonian steppe, 25 km from bariloche at 1447 m, it outstands because of its shape and its features.its pierced walls stand like a castle, offering the condor an ideal habitat.the road starts in esandi street near "ñireco" bridge. Follow the road, cycle 20 km straight ahead and you will find "ñirihuau" river, continue the ride on the opposite river bank, up to " el desafio de la buitrera" farm where you must ask for permission to explore the area. Enjoy the "condors" soaring the skies close to the walls .

# Quetrihue peninsula:
Difficulty: easy
Distance: 22 km
Duration: 4 hs.
Description: trail

It is located 90 km away from bariloche city and very near "angostura" village. There are 2 ways of getting there .the first one is by boat across nahuel huapi lake to the head of the peninsula, hiking through "arrayanes" wood and then cycling 11 km along a trail which leads to the village.the other option is to cycle 90 km from bariloche city or go by car to the village, and then cycle 22 km across the peninsula and back.

# Guillelmo lake:
Difficulty: average
Distance: 90 km
Duration: all day
Description: paved and gravel roads

What a wonderfull quiet place to spend the day with "guillemo" on the beach!!

Just 40 km from bariloche city along 258 road to bolson. You can get there through "macardi" village right next to the forest ranger´s house. As this used to be the road to bolson, it is gravel. After a short climb you will see the lake and from then on the road comes down and goes along the lake through woods and across beaches. If you wish, you can return along the gravel road which ends in the paved road to the south of the lake by the river.

# "Llum " pool:
Difficuly: average
Distance: 66 km
Duration: all day or 2 days camping
Description: paved, gravel roads and trails.

If you want to cycle all day long, you will have to start very early in the morning, or you can take 2 days at a slower pace, it is worthwhile. Along 258 road going past "gutierrez" lake, you must follow the east bank of the lake, going past the water-shed between the pacific and the atlantic oceans. Before reaching "mascardi" lake ( km 24 ) there is a short cut on the right. You have to take this gravel path until you get to "fresh" stream ( km 27 ), ride 1 km more along a bike trail and you will get to "tuqueco" stream, watch out for pedestrians!! After a short climb, the trail goes down to the pool reaching a wonderful beach ( km 31 ) , be careful because this last bit is quite difficult. Then drop your bike and walk! Walk along the beach up to the middle and go into the forest, you will find a trail which continues to climb up to "llum" pool ( km 33 ), pay attention otherwise you will miss it!

# "Llodconto" valley:
Difficulty: average
Distance: 22km
Duration: 6 hs.
Description: paths

For this tour we recommend a suit of armour and a helmet, due to the winding path thickly covered by "ñire" ( a typical bush of this region) this trail starts at the mouth of llodconto river in mascardi lake. Just after crossing the bridge there is a trail through the ñires. After some short uphill and downhill rides you will get to "book" farm ( 7 km ) , you must pay attention from then on , for there is a marsh and there are many animal trails which may mistake you. You must always follow the main path along the river ( on your left ) for 9 km where the river crosses the path. Even if your toes are frozen by the cold water, follow the river down stream and 50m ahead there is a signaled bend on the right ( it is very important, otherwise you will get lost in the marshes). Be careful! Later on , the path starts going down towards "steffen" lake. Do not forget, this tour is 90 km away from bariloche city and back!

# Lower manso river:
Difficulty: average
Distance: 209 km
Duration: 1 to 3 days
Description: paved, gravel roads and paths.

It is 80 km from bariloche. This is the nicest tour. It is worth doing. You have 2 possibilities, put the bike in your, car and drive 1 day, or cycle for 3 days. You must take 258 road to bolson and go 70 km until you reach "villegas" river, cross the bridge and turn right. Follow the gravel road for 11 km until you get to "el manso" farm, cross the first hanging bridge over manso river ( it is forbidden to cross it cycling, you must do it walking, one at a time). You will go along an amazing path along the north bank of the river. If you follow the main path you will get to the 2nd. Hanging bridge , km 104, across an incredibly green mass of water. On the other side of the bridge , along the main path we will return upstream to the first hanging bridge ( km 128) where the tour ends, but do not get off your bike yet, you still have to return ¡!!!! 209 km to bariloche city.

# Perez rosales pass:
Difficulty: average
Distance: 55 km
Duration: all day
Description: paved and gravel roads

This trip takes you across the lakes to chile and then a tour around the chilean lake district. You must take the boat across nahuel huapi lake to "puetro blest", which leaves very early in the morning from "pañuelo" port ( km 25 ) , without wasting time, cycle up to "alegre" port ( 3 km ) located to the north of "frias" lake. This small lake surrounded by mountains will be the link with "frias" port , located to the south of the lake. While you go through customs and police control, warm up your muscles because a 4 km climb up to the border starts there. This road is wide enough for vehicles, so you will not have any problems climbing it. Once you are at the border, ( you will realise because there is a big log arch on the road ), the downhill ride starts here. Fasten your belt tight,. Otherwise you will lose your pants!!!! After the border, 6 km away , on your right you will see the police control ( show your papers!). The road is quite even and it ends in "peulla" port, 21 km away. It is a very nice place and from the boat you will be able to enjoy "todos los santos " lake , mount "tronador", and its surroundings. When you get to "petrohue" port you will see the amazing "osorno" volcano with its snow covered summit. Wonderful places are waiting for you to explore them. Remember to take your i.d. and the purchase bill of your bike, and some money.
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