Cerros, lagunas and sore feet: El Chaltén

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Thanks to our fellow two-wheeled traveller Adrian, a cycling Frenchman, we left El Calafate with bellies full of freshly made churros and a recommendation for a campsite (& bakery!) in our next destination – El Chaltén. Continue reading

Trekking in Torres del Paine

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Torres del Paine was always going to be a highlight of our Patagonian experience in Chile  and it didn’t disappoint. We spend nearly a week exploring the national park. Continue reading

The mighty Volcano Osorno

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We have passed many volcanoes on the road but Volcano Osorno (2,700m) on Lake Llanquipe captivated us for days. Again, locals and fellow bikers had recommended a visit here but we had little information about what we could do here. Continue reading

Exploring the Island of Chiloé

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From Argentina we crossed back into Chile and headed further south to spend time exploring the island of Chiloé. Chiloé was recommended to us by many local Chileans and foreigners as a great riding destination. Continue reading

The Road Trip Begins

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Our Odyssey Overland truly commenced on 27th January 2013 when we rode out of Valparaiso. We headed south through Chilean wine and fruit growing country and east into the lakes district where the scenery has been spectacular: volcanoes, waterfalls, mountains and lakes (sometimes all at once). Continue reading