Could you please provide details on the intensity level of this adventure? Is prior experience necessary for participants, or is this adventure suitable for all skill levels? Is it possible for travelers to bring their own bikes, or is there an option to rent one at the destination? If rentals are available, could you please provide more information on the type of bikes offered? Lastly, could you clarify the additional upfront costs?

The Andes cross is considered an advanced tour. Daily distances don't seem to be that much, but elevation gain, combined with type of terrain (Gravel, sometimes sandy) and wind make the trip very intense, so suited for bikers that are used to ride weekly and used to ride up. It's not designed for experts, it has low technical difficulty as we always ride on gravel roads, no singletracks. Yes, travelers can bring their own bikes.

Is there an assistance car?

In the Andes cross we have two different types of support vehicles. There will be a van following the bikers and two or more 4x4 carrying the traillers with all the needed supplies for the bikers, meaning all the gear needed to set the campsites and all the food needed for the total extension of the tour.

Are mountain bikes used for this trip? What cycling skill level do you need for this tour? What is the terrain like on this trip?

The Andes cross is done mainly on gravel roads. There not single tracks and there are 40km to do on asphalt road in the end of the tour. Mountain bikes are the best bikes for this ride. The Andes cross is not a technical ride, you need to have an intermediate technical skills level, but you need to be reasonable fit as we do an average of 50km per day with a 1000mts elevation gain. You can bring your mtb or rent one from us.

Can i join the group on day 2 (Saturday) and catch the group up on my own

Yes you can arrive on Feb 10th either to Malargüe or to San Rafael (Mendoza province). If you get to San Rafael, we can arrange a shuttle to Malargüe, where the tour starts.

Can I join the tour on Saturday?

Yes you can join us on Saturday, depending on flight connections. We have two flights to San Rafael: AR1434 at 12.40 landing at 2.30pm and AR1900 at 2.50pm landing at 4.40pm. Do you need to rent a mtb? What's your bike size?

He had a few questions however and was wondering if you could answer him. Firstly, he would like to know how many people are booked on this date so far and so if you will be guaranteed to run the trip? Secondly, he and his friend would like seperate accommodation so single tents and single hotels rooms and was wondering if you could let them know how much this would be. They will also be renting the bikes from you. Lastly, he was enquiring about the distance and how long will be spent in the van on the first day travelling from Buenos Aires until the first stop?

1- The tour is confirmed and guaranteed. There are 25 people booked in from 5 different countries counting Argentina, USA, Uruguay, Poland and Brazil. 2- We can provide single accomodation. The price for a single tent along the tour is 130u$. The price for single rooming in the two hotels nights of the trip is 95u$. 3- I will need to know their bike sizes (in inches) to be sure we have the two mountain bikes for them. 4- The drive from Buenos Aires to Malargüe is 15hs and the distance is 1160km. I would advice them to fly to the nearest city to Malargüe which is San Rafael. The drive will drop then to 180km and 2 and a half hours. 5- Something important to say: We've learned that due to heavy rains in winter and heavy snow in springtime, Chile decided not to open Paso Vergara. So the Andes trip will start in the same city of Malargüe, will end in the same city of Curico (Chile), but we'll be using Paso Pehuenche instead of Paso Vergara.

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Operator: MTB Tours
Bicycle: Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 12 - 23
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Malargüe
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the town
- Visit a museum
Landmarks
Malargüe
Day 2
Malargüe Cycling Stage
Meals
Lunch (Hearty picnic lunch prepared by support team), Dinner (Dinner at campsite prepared by support team)
Included Activities
- Guided mountain bike ride from Malargüe central square to Portezuelo del Carqueque
- Picnic lunch during ride
- Dinner at campsite
Landmarks
Castillos de Pincheira
Cerro Torrecillas
Day 3
Andes High Pass to Río Grande
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty picnic lunch at midday stop), Dinner (Traditional Argentine asado (barbecue) at local puesto)
Included Activities
- Guided mountain bike ride to 2,800m Andes pass
- Picnic lunch during ride
- Dinner with local asado (barbecue) at puesto hamlet
Landmarks
Mt. Campanario
Río Grande
Peteroa Volcano
Mt. Planchón
Day 4
Peteroa Volcano and Glacier Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during ride), Dinner (Dinner at glacier campsite)
Included Activities
- Guided mountain bike ride toward Peteroa Volcano plateaus
- Picnic lunch during ride
- Dinner at glacier campsite
Landmarks
Peteroa Volcano
Day 5
Argentina to Chile Border Crossing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Chilean border control), Dinner (Dinner at Río Teno campsite)
Included Activities
- Guided mountain bike ride from Argentina across border into Chile
- Picnic lunch at Chilean border control
- Dinner at Río Teno campsite
Landmarks
Río Teno
Day 6
Final Descent to Curicó
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel with champagne celebration), Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided mountain bike ride to Curicó
- Lunch at hotel with champagne celebration
- Group dinner at hotel
- Hotel pool access
Landmarks
Los Queñes
Curicó
Day 7
Curicó Departure
Included Activities
- Minibus transfer from Curicó
Optional Activities
- Shuttle to Santiago de Chile (arrangement available)
Landmarks
Curicó
Malargüe
Santiago
Day 8
Return to Buenos Aires
Landmarks
Malargüe
Buenos Aires

Landmarks
Malargüe

Landmarks
Castillos de Pincheira
Cerro Torrecillas

Landmarks
Mt. Campanario
Río Grande
Peteroa Volcano
Mt. Planchón

Landmarks
Peteroa Volcano

Landmarks
Río Teno

Landmarks
Los Queñes
Curicó

Landmarks
Curicó
Malargüe
Santiago

Landmarks
Malargüe
Buenos Aires

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Jasmine
Asked on November 12th, 2024
Could you please provide details on the intensity level of this adventure? Is prior experience necessary for participants, or is this adventure suitable for all skill levels? Is it possible for travelers to bring their own bikes, or is there an option to rent one at the destination? If rentals are available, could you please provide more information on the type of bikes offered? Lastly, could you clarify the additional upfront costs?
Tour Details
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- MTB ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  The Andes cross is considered an advanced tour. Daily distances don't seem to be that much, but elevation gain, combined with type of terrain (Gravel, sometimes sandy) and wind make the trip very intense, so suited for bikers that are used to ride weekly and used to ride up. It's not designed for experts, it has low technical difficulty as we always ride on gravel roads, no singletracks. Yes, travelers can bring their own bikes.
- MTB ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  The upfront costs are: 200u$ Bike rental (if needed) 130u$ Sleeping bag rental (if needed)
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Lee
Asked on October 22nd, 2024
Is there an assistance car?
Tour Details
Transport
- MTB ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  In the Andes cross we have two different types of support vehicles. There will be a van following the bikers and two or more 4x4 carrying the traillers with all the needed supplies for the bikers, meaning all the gear needed to set the campsites and all the food needed for the total extension of the tour.
J
Juan
Asked on May 15th, 2024
Are mountain bikes used for this trip? What cycling skill level do you need for this tour? What is the terrain like on this trip?
Tour Details
Transport
- MTB ToursOperator•Written May 2024
  The Andes cross is done mainly on gravel roads. There not single tracks and there are 40km to do on asphalt road in the end of the tour. Mountain bikes are the best bikes for this ride. The Andes cross is not a technical ride, you need to have an intermediate technical skills level, but you need to be reasonable fit as we do an average of 50km per day with a 1000mts elevation gain. You can bring your mtb or rent one from us.
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Helen
Asked on January 29th, 2024
Can i join the group on day 2 (Saturday) and catch the group up on my own
Tour Details
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- MTB ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  Yes you can arrive on Feb 10th either to Malargüe or to San Rafael (Mendoza province). If you get to San Rafael, we can arrange a shuttle to Malargüe, where the tour starts.
- H
  Helen
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  I am very interested in coming on tour, but will arrive on Saturday, and can join you if possible. How do I arrange this?
- MTB ToursOperator•Written February 2024
  What time can you arrive in Buenos Aires on Feb 10? If you arrive on Feb 10th San Rafael (Mendoza province) we can arrange a shuttle to Malargüe, where the tour starts. Aerolineas Argentinas has two flights leaving from Buenos Aires to San Rafael. Please check Aerolineas Argentinas. There's one flight leaving 2.50 pm and landing 4.40pm at San Rafael, not many tickets left but there are some available. Please let me know: 1- Do you consider yourself well fit? 2- How many days and miles you cover? 3- Will you bring your bike? or need to rent?
M
Matt
Asked on January 18th, 2024
Can I join the tour on Saturday?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- MTB ToursOperator•Written January 2024
  Yes you can join us on Saturday, depending on flight connections. We have two flights to San Rafael: AR1434 at 12.40 landing at 2.30pm and AR1900 at 2.50pm landing at 4.40pm. Do you need to rent a mtb? What's your bike size?
V
Vicky
Asked on January 5th, 2024
He had a few questions however and was wondering if you could answer him. Firstly, he would like to know how many people are booked on this date so far and so if you will be guaranteed to run the trip? Secondly, he and his friend would like seperate accommodation so single tents and single hotels rooms and was wondering if you could let them know how much this would be. They will also be renting the bikes from you. Lastly, he was enquiring about the distance and how long will be spent in the van on the first day travelling from Buenos Aires until the first stop?
Accommodation
Group size
Transport
- MTB ToursOperator•Written January 2024
  1- The tour is confirmed and guaranteed. There are 25 people booked in from 5 different countries counting Argentina, USA, Uruguay, Poland and Brazil. 2- We can provide single accomodation. The price for a single tent along the tour is 130u$. The price for single rooming in the two hotels nights of the trip is 95u$. 3- I will need to know their bike sizes (in inches) to be sure we have the two mountain bikes for them. 4- The drive from Buenos Aires to Malargüe is 15hs and the distance is 1160km. I would advice them to fly to the nearest city to Malargüe which is San Rafael. The drive will drop then to 180km and 2 and a half hours. 5- Something important to say: We've learned that due to heavy rains in winter and heavy snow in springtime, Chile decided not to open Paso Vergara. So the Andes trip will start in the same city of Malargüe, will end in the same city of Curico (Chile), but we'll be using Paso Pehuenche instead of Paso Vergara.

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US $1,690 per person

+ $330 additional upfront costs

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before June 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with MTB Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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The Andes cross – Vergara Pass

Itinerary

Malargüe

Optional Activities

Malargüe Cycling Stage

Included Activities

Andes High Pass to Río Grande

Included Activities

Peteroa Volcano and Glacier Camp

Included Activities

Argentina to Chile Border Crossing

Included Activities

Final Descent to Curicó

Included Activities

Curicó Departure

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Return to Buenos Aires

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