Cycling the Camino de Brochero: Traslasierra bike tour with guide

Ten hours on two wheels through Traslasierra's spiritual landmarks

Cycling on the Camino de Brochero is a 10-hour guided bike tour through Traslasierra in Córdoba, Argentina, following the route of Saint Brochero. You ride past the Jesuit Estancias of Colonia Caroya, Estancia Santa Catalina and Jesús María, along the historic Old Royal Road, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian. The tour includes bike, helmet, insurance, a support vehicle, snacks and water. Children from age 12 are welcome, and a moderate level of fitness is needed.

The experience

The ride covers 10 hours across Traslasierra, moving through a landscape tied to the 19th-century priest José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero, whose path you follow on two wheels. You'll pass through Villa Santa Rosa and Villa Cura Brochero, then visit the Jesuit Estancias (Colonia Caroya, Estancia Santa Catalina and Jesús María) stopping at historic points along the Old Royal Road like Barranca Yaco and Posta de Sinsacate. The guide rides with the group and speaks English, Spanish or Italian, so the history and spiritual significance of each site comes through as you move between them.

A support vehicle travels with the group, carrying extra water, snacks and gear, so you're not managing everything on the bike. Your bike comes with a helmet and insurance. If you need to rest or switch to the vehicle for a stretch, that option is there. Wifi is available, and you get entry to a room at one of the stops. Private transportation to and from the start is included, so the logistics of reaching Traslasierra are handled.

The terrain and pace demand at least moderate fitness. This is not a casual cruise. The 10-hour span includes riding time, stops at the estancias and historic sites, and the physical work of cycling through the region. Riders under 12 are not suited to the distance and intensity, but anyone 12 and older with reasonable cardiovascular health can manage it.

What’s included

• Bike, helmet and bike insurance.
• support vehicle with snacks and water.
• private transportation to the start.
• wifi.
• entry to a room at one of the stops.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.

Options for this experience

2 options

Copina: bridges with suspensionGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · No fixed timeLunch is included: transfers for passengers and bikes, the tour, and lunch. Duration: 8 hours. We collect passengers at the meeting point and coordinate our travel to Copina, crossing the suspension bridges to Condor at the Copina Winery, where the hosts serve a homemade meal. The route follows historic Route 14, a challenging road with mountain bike altimetry, accompanied by a 4x4 support vehicle. Pickup is included.

Bicycle riding along the Camino de BrocheroGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and Sunday

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Senior (101 and older) · Youth (12 to 14 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bicigrinos del Camino de Brochero

Is this one for you?The 10-hour duration and moderate fitness requirement mean this suits riders who can spend a full day in the saddle and handle sustained cycling. The support vehicle is there if you need to step out for a stretch, but the pace and distance are built for people comfortable on a bike for most of the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 14 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What are the Jesuit Estancias we visit on this ride?

The tour stops at three Jesuit Estancias: Colonia Caroya, Estancia Santa Catalina and Jesús María. These are historic colonial-era estates built by the Jesuits in the 17th and 18th centuries, and they sit along the route you cycle through Traslasierra.

Is lunch included in the 10-hour tour?

Lunch is not included, though snacks and water are provided throughout the ride. You'll have time at the stops to eat if you bring food or find a local option. La Ranchería is near the route if you want to arrange a meal there separately.

What happens if I need a break during the 10 hours?

A support vehicle travels with the group, so if you need to rest or skip a section of riding, you can ride in the vehicle instead. The guide and group continue, and you rejoin on the bike when you're ready.

Do I need my own bike, or is one provided?

A bike is provided, along with a helmet and insurance. You don't need to bring your own or arrange transport for a bike to the start.

What's the difference between the two tour options?

One option includes suspension bridges as part of the route. The other is the standard Camino de Brochero cycling tour. Both follow the same Traslasierra region and visit the Jesuit Estancias, but the suspension bridges option adds that element to the ride.