The Race
Volcano Edition, cross the 8 Volcanoes, traveling between lakes and mountains,
be amazed by the magic of the Andean Araucania and its ancient forests..
ROUTE LOCATION
The starting point is Pucón, in the Araucanía region in Chilean Patagonia, a city easily accessible from Araucanía airport (Temuco). This year the Base Camp will be Hotel Enjoy Pucón by Specialized, with restaurant and a unique local experience. The challenge is to cross Chile in 130 hours, from November 23 to 28, 2025, in Gravel / Bikepacking mode, through one of the most challenging routes at the end of the world, covering 8,00 kilometers of history among the Baqueano peoples. You will explore the Andes mountain range in various different climbs, accumulating more than 12,000 meters of ascent.
The terrain is mixed with 70% gravel and 30% paved roads. You can take part with a Gravel bike or a mountain bike (MTB), but the fastest will win. Below you can see our recommended setup, a Gravel bike with 40c or more tyres and Apidura Bikepacking equipment.
Route History
Between Chile and Argentina you can find the longest and oldest mountain range in the world, a natural wall that separates these two countries, with more than 43 border crossings, authorized and unauthorized, inviting you to pass from one side to the other from the driest desert in the world in the north to the forests and Lakes in the south. Araucania Andina, we invite you to be part of this new version of AcrossAndes 2025, Volcano Edition.
Volcano Edition
Have you ever heard of the Interlagos network in the south of Chile? It’s also known as the Lakes and Volcanoes Route and it crosses areas booming with resources in terms of its landscapes, environmental and cultural value. Without a doubt, it is an important touristic point in the region of La Araucanía and you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to see it because it’s as beautiful as other marvels in Chile such as the Atacama Desert or Patagonia Verde.
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