Across Andes 2026: 300 riders from 25 countries will cover 800 km and eight volcanoes from Pucón

Across Andes 2026, the adventure cycling event that brings together more than 300 riders from 25 countries, starts on Sunday 22 November at 8am from Pucón's main square to cover 800 kilometres and eight volcanoes in La Araucanía and Los Ríos, with a 128-hour limit to finish. The organiser, Productora Relieve, gave the details to Temuco Televisión and Loncoche Informado on 6-7 November.

This is the seventh edition and it is called Volcano Edition. It is backed by Sernatur, the Ministry of Sport and Marca Chile, and the organisers estimate it will bring around 1,000 people, including riders, companions, support crews and media.

Across Andes is not a classic stage race: it is a gravel and bikepacking event, meaning each rider decides when to rest, how to navigate and where to eat, as long as they finish within 128 hours. About 70% of the route is dirt road and 30% paved, with more than 12,000 metres of cumulative climbing, according to Temuco Televisión.

Sources: Temuco Televisión and Loncoche Informado, with data from the organiser. The official list of the eight volcanoes was not published in the reports consulted.

• Thursday 19: Camino al Volcán group ride (9am), wood workshop and talk (noon, Feria Mapu Pillán) and a talk at the Liceo Bicentenario de Hotelería y Turismo (2pm).
• Friday 20: group ride to the Trancura river (9am), talk on "Sport from childhood" at Escuela Carileufu (11am) and a stretching session (6:30pm).
• Saturday 21: kit pick-up (10am) and technical briefing (4pm) at Hotel Enjoy.
• Sunday 22: welcome (7:15am), opening ceremony (7:30am) and official start (8am) in Pucón's main square.
• Monday 23 to Thursday 26: ride through La Araucanía and Los Ríos.
• Friday 27: awards and closing at 4pm.

Source: programme published by the organiser via Temuco Televisión.

With around 1,000 people on the move, the week of 22 November will bring demand for lodging, food, transport and technical support in Pucón and the villages along the route. If you are arriving in Pucón those days, book ahead and expect activity in the main square and on the roads out of town on the morning of Sunday 22.

For travellers who are not racing, the route is also a great trip idea: the same dirt roads between volcanoes, lakes and native forest can be explored by car or bike at your own pace. Our guides to things to do in Pucón, Conguillío National Park and Llaima volcano, the Seven Lakes route and Huilo Huilo reserve cover much of the area. For guided activities, see our guide to Pucón tours.

• Check the forecast: in late November it can be hot by day and cold on mountain passes.
• Carry water and food for long stretches without services; shops are scarce on dirt roads.
• Share your route and carry a location device if riding alone.
• Follow national park rules and never light fires outside designated areas, in the middle of wildfire season.
• If you book a guided activity, make sure the operator is registered with Sernatur, as we explained after the Maipo river tragedy.

When is Across Andes 2026?

From 22 to 27 November 2026. The start is on Sunday 22 at 8am in Pucón's main square and the awards on Friday 27 at 4pm.

How long is Across Andes 2026?

800 km, with more than 12,000 metres of climbing and eight volcanoes, through La Araucanía and Los Ríos.

Can you follow the race live?

Yes, through the Livetrack system on acrossandes.cc, which shows each rider's location and times.

Is it a stage race?

No. It is a gravel and bikepacking format: each rider manages their own rest and navigation, with a 128-hour limit.