Originally Posted by
erebus.alyx
I'm setting out on a tour this December from Bariloche to Ushuaia. I have my route mapped out between both Ruta 40 and the Carretera Austral crossing the border from Argentina to Chile 4 times. My question is has anyone else completed a route similar to this? What recommendations would you make as far as places to spend time at and or some wisdom you could offer about this area of the globe? I am extremely excited and still anxious as I have never completed a trip to this distance before.Thank you,
I traveled between Bariloche and Ushuaia in 2017 as part of a longer ride (documented at scc2ush.com). After Puerto Montt it was a supported ride. However, a few general thoughts from my trip:
1. The Carretera Austral is definitely a highlight. Each year more parts are paved, so good to go before it changes completely.
2. The (pedestrian/bike-only) crossing at O'Higgins is one of the more interesting transits I've done.
3. We took a rest day at both El Chalten and Torres Del Paines. Both lived up to my expectations of great places to hike and otherwise explore.
4. Wind wasn't too bad on the Chile side and could come up with a fury after we left El Chalten. Fortunately more tailwinds than headwinds but even had some tailwinds that were surprisingly strong. We were on a supported ride so would ride no-matter what, but otherwise it doesn't hurt to have a spare day or two if you get weather-related issues.