7 LAKES BY ARRAYANES FOREST

GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED 4 DAYS

7 LAKES BY ARRAYANES FOREST

GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED 4 DAYS

Distance:

196,4 Km

Estimated time:

4 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:

2.685 mts

Asphalt:

62 %

Gravel:

26 %

Ferry:

12 %

For Ebikes:

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A fantastic way to complete the 7 lakes journey is to do it by combining pedaling with the traditional catamaran boat tour around Victoria Island and the Arrayanes forest.

The journey begins in the center of Bariloche. The first day you can tour the small circuit and spend the night near Puerto Pañuelo. On day 2 you must board the catamaran with the bicycles. The catamaran takes approximately 90 minutes to reach the Arrayanes forest.

You must disembark on the Quetrihué peninsula, and then pedal 11 km along a trail of moderate technical difficulty until you reach Villa la Angostura. From there, there are about 120 kilometers to finish the bike trip in San Martín de los Andes. We suggest 4 days/3 nights for this adventure.

The CAU CAU catamaran is an option to go to the “Arrayanes” forest. The other company that offers this service is TURISUR. Below are the links of the companies that carry out these lake tours. During January and February you should buy the boat tickets 5 days in advance.

Buy your ticket on the website : Catamaran CAU CAU
Buy your ticket on the website : Turisur

This journey can be made sleeping in a tent or you can coordinate the stops in dorms/cabins. We recommend taking a slpeeping bag always, since some dorms do not have blankets. If you are going to sleep in lodgings, you must plan your route well in order to comply with the schedule

If you chose this route in self-guided mode and you want to sleep in lodgings, download the instructions in .pdf format from our website with the description, or request it by WhatsApp.

Drop off the bike at PUMA HOSTEL when you finish the tour. Drop off discount applies if you sleep at the hostel.

If you prefer to ride this route with a guide and an organized group, ask about our 7 lakes x Arrayanes guided tours. +54 9 2944 673270 Fernanda

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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.