6-day mountain bike trip around the Domuyo Volcano in Neuquen

Experience an exhilarating mountain bike adventure with AAGM-certified Julian around the Domuyo volcano in Neuquen, western Argentina.

Private

Andes

6 Days

Jul - Oct

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Pedal along stunning glacial valleys and the giant Domuyo volcano.

* Called the Roof of Patagonia, the volcano offers incredible views as we bike.

* We'll relax in hot springs, ride off-road trails and witness beautiful nature.

Description

Pedal along the great glacial valleys of northern Neuquen where the snowmelt rivers flow and wind around high mountains.

Beginning on our bikes we cycle along the Neuquen River, which is fed by numerous streams that trickle through the lower Andes.

We’ll continue towards the amazing Varvarco Ocampo Ponds, which will be the highest point on our trip. From this area we can see the incredible Domuyo Volcano, which stretches to 4,702 meters.

Domuyo is the highest mountain in Patagonia, and sometimes called the Roof of Patagonia. Its slopes contain many hot springs and spurts of geysers.

As we reach the volcano the roads become narrower until they eventually disappear and transform, as we’ll be pedalling on ancient paths.

Across long zigzagged paths rolling up and down, we will pass two great canyons. One of which is Atreuco, surrounded of stunning rock formations.

On each night we’ll experience the enjoyment of the heated fire, flickering upwards toward the star-packed sky.

Get in touch now to reserve your place on a mountain biking trip in the pristine Patagonian wildlife around the stunning Domuyo volcano in Neuquen.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting

We’ll meet, set the equipment and I’ll explain the criteria for the next few days, as well as the safety criteria.

Day 2: Neuquen River

Total: 70km.

Day 3: Domuyo Volcano

Total: 55/60 km.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Varvarco

Total: 41 km.

Day 5: Varvarco - Huinganco

Total: 60km.

Day 6: Departure day

We’ll end our adventure after we have enjoyed breakfast.

Details

More info

Required equipment: long-sleeved synthetic t-shirt; short sleeves synthetic t-shirt; cycling jersey; polar long sleeves; windbreak jacket; warm jacket; cycling bib or shorts; cycling tights; bike gloves; winter hat; buff; sunglasses; helmet; swimwear; sunscreen; small backpack; sleeping bag; mat; headlamp; personal hygiene items.

Meeting point

Chos Malal or Varvarco.

About the guide

Julián

Mountain Guide

Lives in San Martín de los Andes (North Patagonia) for 12 years now, but has worked as a mountain guide in the Glacier National Park leading expeditions to the Patagonian Southern Ice Field (22 times) and also to high mountains in Mendoza.

For several winters led groups in the mountains of the Cordillera Real in Bolivia and in the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Huayhuash in Perú.

Now he works during summer guiding ascents to different volcanoes and also guides mountain bike tours. During winters works exclusively on avalanche training.

Languages

English

Certificates

EPGAMT | AAGM

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