View of El Chaltén from the northern tip of Desert Lake in autumn
Campito boat || takes tourists and bicycles across Lake O'Higgins to Candelario Mancilla
cyclists with eBikes arriving at Desert Lake from Candelario Mancilla
Cyclists celebrating their arrival on eBikes SuRi at the Candelario Mancilla border crossing
Cyclist pedaling in the forest to Desert Lake
View of Fitz Roy Hill from the northern tip of Desert Lake
Puerto de Candelario Mansilla, on Lake O'Higgins from the campsite
Cyclists crossing a stream in the forest near Lago del Desierto
Cyclists on eBikes celebrating their arrival at the border of Paso Dos Lagunas, between El Chaltén and Candelario Mancilla.
An MTB bike adventure in the forest near Lago del Desierto, Argentina
Autumn amazes at the Paso Dos Lagunas Binational Crossing, between Argentina and Chile - Patagonia
The enchanted forest of the Paso Dos Lagunas Binational Crossing, between Argentina and Chile - Patagonia
Traveling with eBike at the Paso Dos Lagunas Binational Crossing, between Argentina and Chile - Patagonia
Traveling with our eBikes across the Desert Lake, Argentina on the fabulous explorer's catamaran
Cyclist in the forest that connects Candelario Mancilla with Lago del Desierto
Cozy Surí ecological micro-shelters in Candelario Mancilla
Views of Lake O'Higgins - San Martín Binational, postcards and colors that are engraved on the retina.
Our eBikes sailing across Lake O; Higgins, Chile in the fast Campito II ship
Aerial view of a fabulous border of Patagonia: Candelario Mancilla
Totem welcome sign at the entrance of Villa O'Higgins
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8 days

Demanding

Llega pedaleando al final de La Carretera Austral sobre una eBIKE

In the extreme south of the world, where the road dissolves between mountains and glaciers, there is a legendary border crossing that connects Chile with Argentina: the  Paso Dos Lagunas Binational Crossing.

A journey that connects the End of the Southern Highway (Villa O'Higgins) con la Argentine trekking capital (El Chaltén), crossing lakes, forests and natural borders in a unique and profoundly transformative experience.


For 8 days you will tour two nations, two lakes and a single adventurous spirit.
Between navigation, assisted pedaling on an eBike and encounters with pioneers, you will experience Patagonia in its purest state: wild, human and real.
The trip combines stretches of free exploration with moments of rest in shelters and local accommodations, so that each stage is lived in deep contact with everything that surrounds you.

For us at Riding SuRi this crossing has a lot of meaning: this crossing was the one that made us fall in love and made us stay and undertake our project to make remote places more accessible.
We invite you to realize that you can! at your own pace, fulfill your dream of traveling the Southern Highway to its last kilometer and continuing pedaling.


Here the Carretera Austral ends... and your greatest adventure begins. A journey between worlds, where the landscape transforms you as much as you transform it.


Here's a summary:

Brief itinerary:

Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Modalities: guided or self-guided
Difficulty: media – alta
Start/end: Villa O'Higgins — El Chaltén (round trip)


Day 1—2: Arrival to Villa O'Higgins. Preparation, acclimation and local exploration.
Day 3: Crossing Paso Dos Lagunas — Lake O'Higgins navigation, pedaling between Candelario Mansilla and Lago del Desierto, arrival at El Chaltén.
Days 4—6: Free or guided days in El Chaltén. Trekking, photography, exploration.
Day 7: Return to Candelario Mansilla. Meeting with the pioneering Mancilla-Levicán family.
Day 8: Final navigation to Villa O'Higgins. End of the journey.

We have variants for you:

Classic Expedition: guided, with full support and accommodation
Light & Wild: self-guided, with guaranteed logistics and total freedom.

What's included?

    Todo lo que necesitas para un viaje seguro y orientación previa al viaje:

    🚲 eBikes c/motores Bosch-Yamaha (Kona - Orbea - Trek - Giant)
    🚢 Navegaciones Lago O’Higgins y Lago del Desierto
    🏡 Alojamiento en cabañas, lodge o refugios locales
    🍲 Alimentación según modalidad
    🗺️ Asistencia y coordinación binacional

    Exclusions
      • Tickets to Villa O'Higgins or from Coyhaique
      • Food (unless indicated)
      • Accommodation (unless indicated)
      • Personal and/or accident insurance
      • Tips and personal expenses
      • Transfers
      • Tips and personal expenses
      Please note
        • From the south to the north, the climate usually improves progressively.
        • There are ferries between Villa O'Higgins and Yungay (schedules subject to weather conditions).
        • Access to services improves as you get closer to Coyhaique, but there are still long stretches without a cell phone or internet signal, or shops, remember to bring cash and Chilean pesos.
        • The energy of Patagonia changes in every valley: every ride connects you with unique stories, landscapes and people.
        What to bring
          • Layered technical clothing (waterproof, windproof, thermal)
          • Helmet, gloves, goggles and shoes for pedaling or trekking
          • Extra batteries or powerbank
          • Reusable bottle, energy snacks
          • Basic repair kit
          • Swimsuit, lightweight towel and sunscreen
          • Personal documents and cash (few cash machines on the route)
          • Respect and curiosity: Patagonia is not conquered, it is shared.

            Everything you need for an extreme adventure of 10 to 12 straight days in the most remote parts of Patagonia.