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Three riders with their e-Bikes and a dog in front of the Villa O'Higgins welcome sign, the southern gateway to the Carretera Austral
The Villa O'Higgins sign, where the road begins and ends

Villa O'Higgins · the end of the Carretera Austral

Rent e-Bikes in Villa O'Higgins

Just got to the village and have the afternoon free? That's enough to ride to the sign where the Carretera Austral ends. You rent the electric bike for 2 hours, 4 hours or the full day.

2 hoursTo the end of the Carretera Austral4 hoursTo the Lago Cisnes lookoutFull dayWherever you want to go
Got a few hours?

Three rides from the village.

All three are self-guided: we get the bike ready, tell you about the route and you can reach us by phone. Prices in Chilean pesos. 10% off all three in November and December.

A group of cyclists with their e-Bikes next to the Lake O'Higgins welcome sign, which marks the end of the Carretera Austral at 1,247 km

2 hoursTo the end of the Carretera Austral

You head south on Ruta 7. You cross the Augusto Grosse bridge, where the Río Mosco meets the Mayer, with Parque Glaciar Mosco on one side. You reach the km 1,247 sign at Puerto Bahamondes, facing Lake O'Higgins: that's where the Carretera Austral ends. The photo is mandatory. The way back is for looking around.

Distance
15.8 km round trip
Climb
113 m
Effort
Low

Departures

  • 9:00
  • 11:30
  • 14:00
  • 16:30
See the route on the mapMap of the route from Villa O'Higgins to Puerto Bahamondes, where the Carretera Austral ends

$20.000 per person

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Lago Cisnes from above, with a wooded peninsula and snowy peaks in the background

4 hoursTo the Lago Cisnes lookout

You head north on Ruta 7, through wetlands, and cross the Río Mayer. You carry on past the beaches of Lago Cisnes to the outflow, where the water drops into Lago Ciervo and you can sometimes see salmon jumping. A kilometer further up, the lookout opens out, with Cerro Submarino to the southeast.

Distance
29.3 km round trip
Climb
223 m
Effort
Low but long

Departures

  • 8:30
  • 15:00
See the route on the mapMap of the route north from Villa O'Higgins, to the Lago Cisnes lookout

$33.000 per person

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Three riders in helmets ride e-Bikes along a gravel road through the trees, on the way to the Río Mayer

Full dayFull day, your way

The bike is yours all day. We suggest routes depending on the weather and how you feel: the end of the Carretera Austral, Lago Cisnes or both. The rest is up to you.

Distance
Your choice
Climb
Depends on the route
Effort
Depends on the route

Hours 9:30 am to 8 pm

See the route on the mapMap of the area around Villa O'Higgins, from Lago Cisnes to Puerto Bahamondes

$50.000 per person

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What's included

  • Mountain e-Bike with a charged battery
  • Helmet, gloves and glasses
  • Elbow and knee pads
  • Repair kit and first-aid kit
  • The bike fitted to you and a test ride before you leave
  • Phone support while you ride
  • A mint tea when you get back

What's not included

A guide, food or transfer from where you're staying.

The rental is self-guided: you ride on your own, with us on the phone.

On request: trailer for small children and panniers. Just ask.

Before you come

What you need.

Just a few things, and they all matter. If they aren't met, we can't hand over the bike.

  • Know how to ride a mountain bike.The e-Bike helps on the climbs; the gravel and the descents are still on you.
  • Be 12 or older.Minors, with their parents and taller than 155 cm.
  • Your travel and health insurance.Everyone brings their own. We need it before we can hand over the bike.
  • A size that fits you.We have S, M and L: that's why we ask for your height.
  • Up to 120 kg.Including whatever you carry on the bike, panniers too. Tell us your weight when you request a date.
Since 2020

How we head out.

That every rider heads out safe and confident matters most to us. That's why we take all the time we need with each one.

  1. We welcome youAt Lago Cisnes 215. If you're the first of the day, with a mint tea.
  2. We get to know youWe check your height and weight to choose your bike, and you tell us how much you ride.
  3. You read and signThe risk acknowledgment form and the cyclist's code.
  4. We talk you through the routeWhere to go, what the terrain is like and what the weather says today.
  5. We fit it with youSeat height, pedal assist and gear. We check together that everything's right.
  6. A test rideIn the street, before you leave: that's how you get the hang of the assist.
  7. Off you go!And when you get back we welcome you, check the bike and offer you a tea.

How we look after every ride, in detail

What if…

Out here, weather still sets the rules. If it changes, so do we.

…it rains or it's very windy
We check the forecast every morning. If it isn't safe, we change the route or the date. We reschedule or refund, whichever you prefer.
…the bike breaks down
You carry a repair kit and you can reach us by phone.
…you get tired
Turn up the assist. That's what it's for.
…you get hurt
You activate your travel and health insurance. We give you the information and phone support to contact health services.
…there's no signal
There isn't on some stretches. Before you leave, we save the emergency numbers on your phone.
Questions

What people ask us before renting.

What if I've never ridden an e-Bike?

Before you set off we fit it to you, explain the pedal assist and you take a test ride in the street. What you do need is to know how to ride a mountain bike.

Can we ride together if we have different paces?

That's what the e-Bike is for: whoever's more tired turns the assist up, and whoever's stronger turns it down.

What's the minimum age to rent?

From age 12, with their parents, who sign for them, and taller than 155 cm.

Can younger children come?

We can arrange a trailer for small children, on request and in advance (there are only a few). Ask us about availability.

Do I need insurance?

Yes. You always need your own travel and health insurance.

What should I bring?

Comfortable layers, a rain jacket and water. Out here the weather changes fast.

How do I request a date?

With "Request a date" on the ride you want. We'll confirm availability by WhatsApp or email.

What if I cancel?

If you cancel up to 12 hours before the ride, we refund 100%. With less than 12 hours' notice, there's no refund. If you cancel for reasons of force majeure, we refund everything. You can always reschedule.

All refunds are less the processing fees the payment providers charge for the refund.

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Want to go beyond the village? Check out the tours on the Carretera Austral.

May the only thing that takes your breath away be the view.

Tell us how many of you there are and what day you want to go. We'll confirm availability.

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