Bariloche Mountain Bike: Private Half-Day Andes Ride

Ride 25 kilometers of dirt tracks and back roads through the Andes foothills, past Colonia Suiza and two alpine lakes.

A private half-day mountain bike tour from Bariloche takes you on a 25-kilometer ride through backroads and gravel tracks at the base of the Andes, with views of Gutierrez and Moreno lakes and the Colonia Suiza settlement. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a mountain bike with helmet and repair kit, a box lunch with water, and a bilingual guide trained in safety and Patagonian nature. You'll need moderate fitness and should bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen and a windbreaker. The route covers mostly flat terrain with some uphill climbs and one longer descent.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mountain bike tour around Bariloche

• Hotel pick-up in Bariloche
• Drive 30 minutes to Catedral Ski Resort
• Start 2-3 hour bike ride at Catedral Mount
• Bike through backroads with lake views
• Pass Colonia Suiza settlement and streams
• Enjoy box lunch break
• Finish ride at Lopez Bay or Perito Moreno Lake
• Drive back to hotel

The experience

The ride starts with a 30-minute drive from your hotel to the base of Catedral Mount, where you'll pick up your bike and begin a 2- to 3-hour medium-difficulty journey through the suburbs of Bariloche. The terrain is a mix of back roads and dirt tracks, mostly flat but with some uphill sections and one longer downhill stretch. You'll climb about 890 meters over the 25-kilometer route, passing through streams and the traditional Colonia Suiza settlement while riding under views of the surrounding mountains and the deep blue waters of Gutierrez and Moreno lakes.

Your guide is trained in safety and knows the landscape well enough to share knowledge about Patagonian nature as you ride. A support vehicle follows at certain points along the route. Midway through, you'll stop to eat the box lunch included in the tour, or on the afternoon departure, you can eat it at the start if you prefer. The ride ends at one of three points depending on your choice and how you're feeling: Lopez Bay, Colonia Suiza settlement, or Perito Moreno Lake. After that, you're driven back to your hotel.

All biking equipment comes with the tour: a mountain bike, helmet and repair tool kit. Bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, a windbreaker jacket and cycling gloves. The tour is private, so timing can be adjusted to suit your pace and preferences. Weather can affect the excursion, and you'll need at least moderate fitness to handle the climbs and terrain.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a mountain bike with helmet and repair tool kit.
• a box lunch with water.
• a specialized bilingual guide trained in safety and Patagonian nature.
• support vehicle at certain points along the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 15:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Say Hueque Travel

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you're riding alone or with a small group and want the guide and timing to match your pace and fitness level. The fixed route and support vehicle suit riders with moderate fitness who want structure and safety without the pressure of keeping up with a larger group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What's the difficulty level of the mountain bike ride?

The ride is medium difficulty, covering 25 kilometers of mostly flat back roads and dirt tracks with some uphill climbs and one longer descent. You'll gain about 890 meters in elevation, so moderate fitness is needed.

How long does the bike ride itself take?

The actual biking portion lasts 2 to 3 hours, plus a 30-minute drive to the start at Catedral Mount and the return drive to your hotel afterward.

What lakes and landmarks will I see while riding?

You'll ride with panoramic views of Gutierrez and Moreno lakes and the surrounding Andes mountains. On the way to Lopez Bay, you'll pass streams and the traditional Colonia Suiza settlement, a historic area in the region.

Is the mountain bike and safety gear included?

Yes, the tour includes a mountain bike, helmet and repair tool kit. Your guide is trained in safety and a support vehicle follows at certain points along the route.

Can I choose where the ride ends?

The ending point depends on your choice and physical condition: you can finish at Lopez Bay, Colonia Suiza settlement, or Perito Moreno Lake. Since it's a private tour, timing and the route can be adjusted to your preferences.

What's included in the box lunch?

The box lunch includes water and can be eaten midway through the ride or at the beginning on the afternoon tour, depending on what works for you.