Lenght: ~250km (~155mi)
Duration: 2 to 3 days
Start: The route starts in Las Ovejas around 90km northwest of Chos Malal, Province Neuquén, Argentina.
Difficulty: In the beginning you face a well maintained dirt road, that is in good condition all the way to Laguna Varvarco Tapia. After around 110km you ride a pass up to almost 3000m. This section is very rocky and steep and stays rough for many kilometers. There are also several river crossings.
Special preparations: There is no petrol and no food for almost 250km. You find some small shops in Las Ovejas and Varvarco, but they are closed the whole afternoon. We would recommend to go shopping in Andacollo 35km before, where you can find a bigger supermarket. Las Ovejas is the last possibility to get fuel, but the petrol station only takes cash. Therefore it is easier to fill your tanks in Andacollo, too. The whole area is very remote, so you should make sure to not getting injured. Water is easy available by filtering or boiling.
How was it?
Conclusion: The whole 250km are a complete pleasure and it was one of our best rides we have done on our world trip so far. We also met less people than on the famous adventure rider routes. The riding conditions are sometimes rough, but never a mess. So riding is enjoyable all the way and the landscape absolutely unique, too.