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- Day 241
- Monday, February 26, 2024
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 205 m
ChilePuerto Rio Tranquilo46°37’21” S 72°40’31” W
A very long day
February 26, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A bit of rain keeps us moving quickly in the morning providing a nice early start. The clouds provide a nice contrast to the mountains. Road has improved a bit as we finish our climb and head down theRead more
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- Day 240
- Sunday, February 25, 2024
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 385 m
- ChileRio Ibañez46°7’29” S 72°33’15” W
@&$)!? Ripio
February 25, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Within a few minutes of leaving our campground we hit the ripio - gravel roads would be our future for over 300 miles. It was a rough start - very rocky and loose and hilly. Tough to enjoy scenery asRead more
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- Day 239
- Saturday, February 24, 2024
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 362 m
- ChileRio Ibañez46°9’37” S 72°15’57” W
DOWN to Rio Ibanez
February 24, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
A very chilly start to our day. The frost on the tent and icicles in the water bottles suggested we were close to 0 C. Sun makes an appearance allowing us to get moving. A very gradual and long uphillRead more
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- Day 238
- Friday, February 23, 2024
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 778 m
- ChileCoyhaique45°58’47” S 71°57’16” W
Cerro Castillo
February 23, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Left our cozy hostel, heading south and into a cross wind. Busy road, weaving amongst brown mesas. Wind shifts to a tailwind but still chilly. Long climb into Cerro Castillo park. Stop at campgroundRead more
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- Day 237
- Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 10:56 PM
- ☁️ 7 °C
- Altitude: 328 m
- ChileCoihaique45°34’32” S 72°3’0” W
More of the same
February 22, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Chilly day but stayed warm in our hostel. Ventured out for some more supplies. Tomorrow we ride on!
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- Day 236
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 328 m
- ChileCoihaique45°34’32” S 72°3’0” W
Rest (and shop)
February 21, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Day spent wandering around and getting needed supplies for the next leg of our adventure. Planning, organizing and cooking! Lovely steak dinner.
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- Day 235
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 6:32 PM
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 328 m
- ChileCoihaique45°34’32” S 72°3’0” W
Racing against the rain
February 20, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Cloudy morning and rain is forecasted so move along quickly. Ride the river valley along a busy road. Actually enjoy a bit of a tailwind. Last climb includes a tunnel and cobblestones but cruise onRead more
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- Day 234
- Monday, February 19, 2024
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 67 m
- ChileRío Esperanza45°19’36” S 72°24’45” W
Lakes and more peaks
February 19, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Sunny day and a nice uphill to start us off. Arrived in Villa Amengual but not much to it. Pulled together some breakfast with amazing views. Soaring peaks all around us. Very green! Arrive in VillaRead more
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- Day 233
- Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 6:49 PM
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 218 m
- ChileVilla Amengual44°42’12” S 72°13’52” W
Our first gravel challenge
February 18, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We were dreading today as we had been warned about how hard it was to - 2000 ft up and on unpaved road. All that was true but it wasn’t that bad. Especially as down was paved and scenery was mindRead more
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- Day 232
- Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 7:24 PM
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- ChileCisnes44°28’35” S 72°34’24” W
Hanging glacier
February 17, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Slept in and waited for rain to stop. Walked to Queulat park and hiked up to see the Hanging Glacier. Absolutely beautiful.
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- Day 231
- Friday, February 16, 2024
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 42 m
- ChileCisnes44°28’37” S 72°34’23” W
Two days in one
February 16, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Beautiful morning as we wound our way up and around Lago Risapatron. Winding and rolling all the way to Puyuhuapi. Arrive just as store is closing for siesta time so kill a few hours. UnfortunatelyRead more
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- Day 230
- Thursday, February 15, 2024
- ☁️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 77 m
- ChileSanta Ana44°1’36” S 72°25’32” W
Onward
February 15, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Left our lovely beach and continued our journey southward. Scenery doesn’t disappoint. Camp is small campground by lovely little stream.
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- Day 229
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 9:51 PM
- 🌙 17 °C
- Altitude: 100 m
- ChileRío Oeste43°39’43” S 72°20’29” W
Up and over we go
February 14, 2024 in Chile ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
A long and steep climb to start our day. Heats up quickly! Nice cruise down except for a few sections of ripio (nasty rocky road). Arrive in small town and stop for cake and groceries. Continue up butRead more
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- Day 228
- Tuesday, February 13, 2024
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 100 m
- ChileRío Oeste43°39’43” S 72°20’29” W
On to the Carreterra
February 13, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Chilly morning in our crowded campground. Stop by the stores in Chaitén before heading south. Headwind slows us down but that allows more time to take in the views. A new peak around every corner. NoRead more
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- Day 227
- Monday, February 12, 2024
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 100 m
- ChileRío Oeste43°39’43” S 72°20’29” W
Ferry Day
February 12, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Catch the noon ferry heading for Chaitén. Nice day for a cruise though a bit choppy. Lovely mountain vistas. In to port rather late but quickly find a campsite.
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- Day 226
- Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 6:31 PM
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- ChileCaleta Angelmó41°28’48” S 72°57’29” W
Puerto Montt
February 11, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
After almost 4 weeks and 1000 miles, we have made it to our first milestone in Chile - the start of the Careterra Austral. Short day of riding in mist and spent time collecting what we need for theRead more
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- Day 225
- Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 9:36 PM
- 🌙 17 °C
- Altitude: 66 m
- ChilePuerto Pérez Rosales41°18’34” S 72°53’18” W
In the shadows of volcanos
February 10, 2024 in Chile ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Day dawned much nicer than it had for a few days - sunny and calm. Lovely ride on a protected path, up and down the lake side. Stop for kuchen as we round the corner of the lake. Tremendous views ofRead more
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- Day 224
- Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8:11 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 53 m
- ChileEstero Las Marias41°4’52” S 72°38’36” W
Lago Llanquihue
February 9, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Cloudy and windy start. Head wind persists unfortunately. Fortunately road is well paved. Sun eventually breaks through revealing volcanos. Little walk on the beach and finally manage to again go intoRead more
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- Day 223
- Thursday, February 8, 2024
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 194 m
- ChileEntre Lagos40°40’53” S 72°36’8” W
Lago Puyehue
February 8, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Chilly morning. Uphill does help to warm us up. Day stays cloudy, unfortunately minimizing our views. Road is well paved and quiet. Make it to town of Entre Lagos. Too chilly to even out toes in.
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- Day 222
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 77 m
- ChileRío Iculpe40°19’17” S 72°29’0” W
Lago Ranco
February 7, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
The sun reappears thankfully. Do a quick bit on Ruta 5 to move us along. Move over to quieter road amongst lots of livestock. Wind kicks up - not in our favor. Cross Rio Bueno and then downhill toRead more
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- Day 221
- Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 8:15 PM
- 🌧 19 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- ChileRío Collileufú39°51’32” S 72°48’22” W
When it rains … it pours
February 6, 2024 in Chile ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
With a rain storm forecasted get an early start to try and beat the rain. Which we did mostly. Arrive in Los Lagos just as the rain begins. Ponder our options over cake. Find a nice pension for cheap.
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- Day 220
- Monday, February 5, 2024
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 141 m
- ChilePanguipulli39°38’32” S 72°19’37” W
Circuito de siete lagos
February 5, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
With legs still sore from our hike climb away from Lago Villarica and onto the circuit of 7 lakes. First up - lago Calafquen and busy little town of Lincan Ray. Empanadas and strudel lunch in theRead more
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- Day 219
- Sunday, February 4, 2024
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 224 m
- ChileVillarrica39°17’25” S 72°13’4” W
Beach day
February 4, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Yesterdays hike really took a toll on our quads. Opted to spend another day in Villarrica and enjoy the lake. Did very little besides sit by the lake under an umbrella. An evening stroll to findRead more
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- Day 218
- Saturday, February 3, 2024
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 220 m
- ChileVillarrica39°17’25” S 72°13’3” W
Hike: San Sebastian
February 3, 2024 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Up early to catch buses to take us into Parque Huerquehue. Set off on a hike up and up! First through forests of monkey puzzle trees and the clam bowing almost straight up the side of the mountain.Read more
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- Day 217
- Friday, February 2, 2024
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 224 m
- ChileVillarrica39°17’25” S 72°13’4” W
