El Morado Glacier
Big Mountain Bike

Located deep in the Andes, in the silent "Valle de la Arena", is located this great natural scenery. We will be able to contemplate, along the excursion, imposing mountains, big glaciers and feel the unequaled silence of the Andes. We finish in the great glacier El Morado, with millenary ice next to the beautiful lagoon of the same name at its feet. Come and enjoy a unique ride, surrounded by huge mountains and glaciers along the entire route. A Bigmountainbike experience in Cajon del Maipo only for bikers who love adventure and freeride.

ITINERARY

08:00 AM Pick up at the house or hotel and then embark on a trip to the deep Andean Cajon del Maipo. After approx. 2 hours of travel will reach our starting point in the Valley of the Sands. From here, we start our bike ride surrounded by giant mountains and a surprising natural scenery, after 2-3 hours pedaling we reach the majestic Glacier El Morado. Place where we will eat a delicious snack enjoying this beautiful place. Afterwards, we start our downhill, that mixes the freeride and speed between valleys and mountains, where your skills for ride will be seen. An adventure only for lovers of Bigmountainbike.

Location

Cajón del Maipo, Chile

Elevation

2.000-3.100 mts

Length

All year

Difficulty

Medium

Season

December to May

Category

Big Mountain Bike

INCLUDES
  • Transport / Pick up & Drop off
  • Expert Guide / First aid
  • Lunch box
  • Beer and appetizer at the end of the trip
Does not include
  • Personal Equipment (see in recommendations)
  • Bike
  • Insurance
What to Bring
  • 1 or 2 replacement tubes
  • Helmet
  • Kneepads
  • Air Pump
  • Bike Tools (Alen, chain cut, tire levers, etc)
  • 2 Lts of water.
  • Backpack
  • Jacket
  • Windstopper

Recommendations

Equipment and Clothing

  • Sunglasses or goggles
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves
  • Warm clothes
  • Hiking boots, preferably with ankle support
  • Flat pedals
  • Head Light