Austral Trails

Titan Forest Patagonia brings the Titan World Series, best known for the Titan Desert in Morocco, to the wilds of Chile's Aysén Region. Delivered locally by Austral Trails, the team behind Final Frontier Patagonia, it's a four-stage mountain bike and gravel race billed as the perfect blend of adventure and comfort.

Riders share much of the course, with separate sections tailored to MTB and gravel bikes. The 2026 edition was based at Villa Cerro Castillo, with stages heading out to Puerto Sánchez on Lago General Carrera and finishing at Levicán, through ancient forests, towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes and untamed trails.

Off the bike, the iconic Titan Camp creates a pop-up town where riders from around the world eat, rest, get their bikes fixed and swap stories. The route changes every year, with the final course published two weeks before the start.

Highlights:

• Ancient forests, towering mountains and crystal-clear lakes of Aysén
• Remote trails to Puerto Sánchez on Lago General Carrera
• Riding beneath the jagged peaks of Cerro Castillo
• Titan Camp pop-up town shared with riders from around the world
• First Titan World Series event open to both MTB and gravel bikes
• Full stage-race support with aid stations every 40 km or less

Surface and terrain:
Mostly well-maintained trails, many winding through forest, plus gravel roads. Much of the course is shared, with separate MTB and gravel sections. Significant elevation changes every day; roads remain open to traffic.

Weather:
Late spring in Patagonia, with conditions that can change several times a day. Expect around 3 - 18°C, strong westerly winds and showers; pack warm, waterproof layers.

Suitable for:
Fit, experienced mountain bike or gravel riders comfortable with back-to-back days of 60 - 128 km and 1,200 - 2,200 m of climbing. Amateurs race alongside elite riders; minimum age 19 with a race licence.

Final Frontier Patagonia is a 2,966 km solo, unsupported bikepacking challenge from Puerto Varas in Chile's Lake District to Ushuaia, Argentina, the city at the end of the world. Created by Chilean family-owned company Austral Trails and part of the Bike Adventure Series, the 2nd edition starts on 6 March 2027 and is capped at 200 riders.

This is not a race and not a guided tour. There are no rankings or timers; it's about you against yourself and the elements. Riders follow a fixed route along the Carretera Austral, Ruta 40 and the Ruta de los Parques, past Torres del Paine and the Perito Moreno Glacier, then across the Strait of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego and the Beagle Channel.

Checkpoints at Coyhaique, El Calafate and Punta Arenas double as intermediate finish points, so a shorter challenge is possible. Entry covers a satellite tracker, ferry tickets, park entries and a local SIM, while accommodation, food and logistics are up to you.

Highlights:

• Ride the Carretera Austral, with its wild unpaved stretches and ferry crossings
• Hanging glacier of Ventisquero Colgante in Queulat National Park
• Torres del Paine and the Perito Moreno Glacier
• Crossing the Strait of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego
• Whale spotting on the Beagle Channel as you finish in Ushuaia
• Seven national parks and three border crossings between Chile and Argentina

Surface and terrain:
About 60% paved and 40% gravel on remote roads, including rough unpaved sections of the Carretera Austral and Ruta 40. Mountainous terrain past glaciers, forests and lakes, with four scheduled ferry crossings.

Weather:
End of the southern summer. Afternoons can reach 25°C, dropping to 0°C early morning and overnight. Expect strong winds, heavy rain and possibly snow or hail; layered, waterproof clothing is essential.

Suitable for:
Experienced, self-sufficient bikepackers with good judgement and solid preparation. Not limited to elite ultra-athletes, but riders must be comfortable riding alone in remote areas, handling their own navigation, repairs, food and shelter in unpredictable conditions.