Circuito Chico · The route

Circuito Chico, stop by stop

A 26.2 km loop through lakes, forest and viewpoints. Choose how to ride it and plan your day.

  • 26.2 km
  • 4 to 6 h
  • Medium difficulty
  • Starts at km 18.3

Ways to ride it

Choose how to ride it

The same loop, three ways to enjoy it. Book online or ask us.

  • Most popular

    At your own pace

    Mountain Bike

    Ride whenever and as far as you like, stopping wherever you want.

    • Medium effort
    • 4 to 6 h

    From $ 54.000 per day · Moderate

  • Less effort

    E-Bike

    The climbs get easier and you keep your energy for every viewpoint.

    • Low effort
    • 3 to 5 h

    From $ 92.000 per day · Easy

  • With a local guide

    Guided ride

    Stories, shortcuts and stops with a guide who knows every curve.

    • No planning
    • Half day

    Ask for price and date

The stops

Five stops, one loop

Pick a stop to see what to do, how long to stay and a tip to make the most of it.

Panoramic PointStop 1 of 5

Panoramic Point

Viewpoint · The best photo of Bariloche.

On the loop
km 4
Suggested time
10–15 min

What to do

  • Take the classic Bariloche photo with lakes and mountains
  • Take your time at the viewpoint: morning light is the best

Tip: Stand on the lake side: it is the view from every postcard.

26.2 km.An adventure that changes at every bend.

  1. Base km 18.3

  2. Lake Moreno

  3. Panoramic Point

  4. Bahía López

  5. Llao Llao

Plan your day

A day on the Circuito Chico

A suggested plan leaving at 9:00. Adjust it to your pace: the bike is yours all day.

  1. Leave the base

    Pick up your gear at km 18.3 and hear the route briefing.

  2. Panoramic Point

    Viewpoint · 10–15 min

  3. Campanario

    Viewpoint · 20–30 min

  4. Bahía López

    Beach / Bay · 15–20 min

  5. Colonia Suiza

    Historic village · 30–45 min

  6. Cervecería Mirador

    Food · 45–60 min

  7. Back at the base

    Return the bike with plenty of day left.

Effort profile

Illustrative: how the effort is spread over the 26.2 km.

Base · km 0km 26.2
  • Easier → Harder

Approximate times. An e-bike saves you time on the climbs.

See the Circuito in one minute

The route, the lakes and our base at km 18.3 — real footage from Circuito Chico Adventure.

An hour on the water
They already lived it
Riding through the forest
It starts at our base
Sailing the Nahuel Huapi
Ready to go

Before you go

Everything you need to know

The basics to arrive relaxed and enjoy every stop.

  • What is included

    Helmet, lock, route map and repair kit. E-bikes leave fully charged.

  • What to bring

    Water, a snack, sunscreen, sunglasses and a windbreaker.

  • When to go

    In summer season, leaving early: you get light and time for every stop.

  • Where it starts

    At our base on Av. Bustillo km 18.3, 20 minutes from downtown.

    How to get here

Your adventure starts at the door of Circuito Chico.

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