Road Cycling Lake Llanquihue

Ride Lake Llanquihue on your own terms on this six-day self-guided road cycling loop in Chile's Lake District. Covering about 196 km of paved lakeshore road, the route is ridden at your own pace with no group to keep up with, while hotels are booked, luggage moves between hotels daily and a local guide meets you in Puerto Varas for a bike handover and route briefing. Head north along the shore to Frutillar, famous for its lakeside theatre, then follow the north shore past the colonial churches of Puerto Octay to Las Cascadas. Ride to the foot of Osorno Volcano and on to Petrohué, with an afternoon walk to Petrohué Falls and Todos los Santos Lake. The final day follows the southern shore back to Puerto Varas, with an optional visit to a manjar dairy. A Specialized bike and GPS route app keep you on track.

Highlights:

• A full loop of Lake Llanquihue at your own pace
• Riding to the foot of Osorno Volcano
• Petrohué Falls and Todos los Santos Lake
• Frutillar's lakeside theatre
• Colonial churches of Puerto Octay

Surface and terrain:
Paved lakeshore roads with rolling terrain, two short climbs on Day 2 and a steady final climb towards Petrohué on Day 4. Daily ascent ranges from 445 - 846 m.

Weather:
The October to April season covers spring and summer. Expect mild days of around 12 - 24°C, often breezy, with rain possible at any time in this wet, temperate region. (Estimated; not stated on page.)

Suitable for:
Independent intermediate road cyclists comfortable navigating with a GPS app and riding 35 - 66 km a day on rolling terrain. Suits couples and small groups who want flexibility without a set group pace. An e-bike upgrade suits those wanting assistance.