MT. TRONADOR AND ALERCES WATERFALL CIRCUIT

SELF-GUIDED 4 DAYS

MT. TRONADOR AND ALERCES WATERFALL CIRCUIT

SELF-GUIDED 4 DAYS

Distance:

225,6 Km

Estimated time:

5 Dias

Difficulty:

3

HOW TO RATE THE DIFFICULTY OF A ROUTE OR A BICYCLE CIRCUIT?

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY:

1- Very easy: A very easy circuit, is suitable for people who can ride a bike on flat asphalt roads and then stop without stumbling. You must have basic notions of braking and shifting. You must have sufficient balance to ride the bike in a straight line without making sudden involuntary maneuvers to the sides.

2- Easy: to pedal on an easy circuit you need to have fluid shifting management that allows you to climb an asphalt slope or pedal on a flat surface without making greater effort, optimizing the energy of your legs at all times. You must also know how to differentiate and use both brakes correctly, the front and the rear.

3- Intermediate: to pedal a circuit of intermediate difficulty, you must master the skills mentioned above, both on asphalt and gravel roads and on low difficulty trails. You must also have an understanding of the correct body position on different terrains and braking precision on slippery terrain and on descents. It is important that you skillfully handle the gear change, both the plates and the sprockets.

4- Difficult: a difficult circuit is suitable for experienced cyclists who know how to pedal on uneven terrain with obstacles, climbs, descents and adverse conditions, such as mud, sand or stones. The cyclist must have good control and control the bicycle at all times, optimizing performance through precise use of gears. It is also necessary to understand how to take advantage of the acceleration of descents to successfully overcome dirt climbs and obstacles such as logs or loose rock.

5- Expert: to master an expert level circuit, it is necessary to train regularly and have physical strength. The pilot must be able to perform jumps and maneuvers at high speed without losing control at any time. It is necessary to master all pedaling, turning and braking techniques on narrow trails with steep slopes of more than 30%, and know how to avoid obstacles such as steps, rocks, roots and slippery ground with mud or dust.

 

PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY:
We cannot rate the physical difficulty of a bike route, since it strictly depends on the level of training that each person has. As a reference we can say that 35 kilometers by bike is approximately equivalent to 10 kilometers on foot. Circuits with many meters of ascent and gravel surface are more demanding from a physical point of view. In conclusion, we can affirm that a person with an average training, can pedal a distance of 35 to 45 kilometers without major inconvenience, during a period of 4 to 5 hours including rest stops.

If you opt for an e-bike, the physical effort decreases considerably, up to 60% less depending on your riding and pedaling skills.

Unevenness:

3.746 mts

Asphalt:

35 %

Gravel:

65 %

For Ebikes:

no

An excellent choice for those who love cycling and trekking, is to tour the Tronador and Cascada los Alerces circuit.

The first day, you must pedal about 45 km to Los Rapidos campsite. A good option is to set up a base there. The campsite has a grocery store, buffet, hot water, space for tents and cabins. Los Rapidos camping phone: +54 9 2944 416120

Once the base is set up at the campsite, you can cycle in the day to the glacier. Or take the gravel road that leads to “Los Alerces” Waterfall. This journey can be combined with walks and trekking. Eleven kilometers north from Pampa Linda, there is an incredible viewpoint known as “The Doctor’s Look”. If you plan well, you will be able to reach that wonderful movie spot. Suggested time 4 days

The Pampa Linda area has 2 beautiful campsites, an inn and a grocery store. The possibilities are numerous, and the bicycle will give you the freedom to travel these paths until you get to know every corner of this wonderful circuit.

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MAPS AND GPS

To view the route on your cell phone, you must first download Maps.me application from GPS APPLICATIONS. Then download the route in .KML format with DOWNLOAD ROUTE button and open it with the application. You will be able to see the route and your relative position without data connection anytime, anywhere.