Epic Rides in Argentina | Ruta 40 Patagonia
Epic Rides in Argentina
Ruta 40 – Patagonia
This Epic Ride is from Bajo Caracoles towards El Chalten. It’s long, boring, windy and flat. But when you finally arrive back near the Andes at El Chalten, you’ll be glad you took the challenge.
Location
This section is of Ruta 40 is from Bajo Caracoles to Tres Lagos, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Type of Road
As of 2018, loose hard packed gravel. Because it is a mountainous road, it may become impassable during heavy rain. Some river crossing.
When is the best time to Ride?
Anytime outside Winter
Wild Camping, Alero Charcamata, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina 
Why is it an ‘Epic Ride’
Maybe ‘Epic’ is not the right word… This ride is more interesting because of the challenges and not so much on twisty roads and amazing scenery. But if you’re heading south, there aren’t many other roads to take 🙂
It’s a isolating crazy ride, full of wind, and barely any fuel stations.