Argentina and Chile · 26 editions
Patagonia bike tours
Guided bikepacking from El Calafate to Ushuaia: twelve stages and 1,000 km through Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego, to the end of the world.
Route
El Calafate → Ushuaia
Riding
12 stages · 1,000 km
Climbing
10,000 m
Level
Hard, self-supported
Groups
8 to 12 riders
From
€3,490
Departures
The same route, several groups and guides. Each departure is 16 days door to door from Europe, including two days of flights each way.
Patagonia Bikepacking with Dino Lanzaretti
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Patagonia Bikepacking: New Year’s Eve
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Patagonia Bikepacking
From €3,490 ≈ US$3,860
Patagonia Bikepacking with Willy Mulonia
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From €3,490 ≈ US$3,860
The route
We start in El Calafate with a guided visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier, then ride the legendary Ruta 40 towards the Chilean border. Three days inside Torres del Paine National Park bring the hardest climb of the trip, camps by Lake Pehoé and the blue icebergs of Grey Lake, before we roll down to the Pacific at Puerto Natales.
A ferry across the Strait of Magellan takes us to Tierra del Fuego: tracks along the ocean, the border town of San Sebastián, Lake Yehuin, the famous bakery in Tolhuin and, on the last day, the Garibaldi Pass, the door to Ushuaia.
Is this trip for me?
This is a real expedition. You carry your own gear on the bike, ride long days on dirt tracks and paved roads, face the Patagonian wind and sleep in tents, hostels and hotels. We follow a rough itinerary, but Patagonia is unpredictable: bad weather or a mechanical problem can change the plan, and adapting is part of the journey.
You do not need to be an expert bikepacker. Several riders have done it as their first bikepacking trip, with guides who have ridden this route many times. What matters is good fitness, the will to ride day after day and a team spirit: nobody is left alone with a problem. To build groups of a similar level, we ask every rider to fill in a short questionnaire before booking.
When to go
We ride in the southern summer, when the days are longest: departures leave in January, plus a New Year’s Eve edition that starts on 26 December and celebrates the new year on the road.
What’s included
- PA Cycling guides, according to the number of riders
- Hostel in El Calafate, accommodation and dinner on most stage nights, welcome dinner
- Perito Moreno Glacier visit and Torres del Paine National Park entrance
- Transfer from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas and the ferry to Tierra del Fuego
- Personal travel insurance and airport transfers
- A group video call before departure and a dedicated WhatsApp group
Flights, the bike supplement and food during the riding days are not included. The exact list for each departure is on its trip page.
What riders say
5.0 67 reviews on GoogleI did the Patagonia trip – my first time bikepacking! Nacho and Nicola were excellent light-touch guides: fun, respectful and empowering. The route design was awesome, with enough variety and unique highlights. Highly recommend!
New Year's Eve 2026, Patagonia. My first group trip after many solo ones. What can I say? One of the best cycling experiences I've had. A close-knit group to share the road and everything around it, two guides who were guardian angels, ready for anything, and impeccable organization.
I was amazed by the tour's organization, a perfect balance between wild days and comfortable ones. A mix of nature, encounters with locals, towns big and small, and days of varying length and difficulty in the saddle: it has been a life-changing experience for me.
Questions about cycling in Patagonia
How hard is the Patagonia bikepacking trip?
It is rated hard: twelve riding stages of 50 to 127 km, around 10,000 m of climbing in total, strong winds and a fully loaded bike. The guides set a pace for the group and there are short stages and a rest day in Ushuaia.
Do I bring my own bike?
Yes. You fly with your own bike, set up for bikepacking. The bike supplement for the flight is not included in the price. Ask us before booking if you are unsure whether your bike is suitable.
What is the difference between the departures?
The route is the same. Departures change in dates, group size and guides: Willy Mulonia, founder of PA Cycling, leads some editions, and the New Year’s Eve departure spends 31 December on the road.
How do I book?
Choose a departure and book online with a €1,000 deposit. 50% of the price is due one month later and the rest one month before departure. Read the cancellation terms on each trip page.
Planning a ride on your own? Read our practical guide to bikepacking in Patagonia: routes, season, wind, border crossings and gear.
More questions? Read our general FAQ, write to info@pa-cycling.cc or message us on WhatsApp.
