Patagonia Gravel: The Great Divide
ExtremeSupported gravel tour starting in Pucón and crossing between Chile and Argentina through Patagonia. The route uses gravel roads around Villarrica, Huilo Huilo, Lago Lácar, San Martín de los Andes, and Paso Tromen with several long climbing days.
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▌ Supported gravel tour starting in Pucón and crossing between Chile and Argentina through Patagonia
South America gravel event organized by Eat Sleep Cycle
12 SCORING DIMENSIONS
EFFORT MATRIX
EXPERIENCE MATRIX
GREEN FLAGS
- [+]453 km of extreme gravel through Pucón, Araucanía to Patagonia borderlands
- [+]6,430 m of climbing — proper elevation
- [+]Organized by Eat Sleep Cycle
- [+]Varied terrain: Gravel, Mountain Roads, Forest Roads
RED FLAGS
- [!]Ultra distance — needs serious training base
- [!]Extreme rating — only attempt with prior ultra experience
- [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site
RIDER FIT
Built for hours in the saddle — your distance
Significant climbing rewards low-watt grinding
Ultra format = guided adventure with timing chips
Self-supported format suits bikepacking instincts
Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk
Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here
6,430 m of climbing means raw watts matter less than grinding low and steady. Your gearing choice will shape your day.
TIRE INTEL
Variable wet conditions — favour grip.
WEATHER PLAYBOOK
Pucón, Araucanía to Patagonia borderlands in autumn (March): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.
PACING PLAYBOOK
Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.
Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.
Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.
WHAT TO FEAR
- [!01]Late-race climbs after the legs are gone
- [!02]Mental low point on the long, lonely middle section
INSIDER INTEL
“The climbs are the whole point at Patagonia Gravel: The Great Divide. You don't do this race for the flats.”
“South American gravel is a frontier — vast, raw, and largely uncrowded. Patagonia Gravel: The Great Divide is the kind of event that introduces riders to that.”
RACE LOGISTICS
Standard aid stations every 30-50 km with food, water, and basic mechanical help.
- +Timing chip + bib
- +Course markings + GPX
- +Aid station nutrition + water
- -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
- -Lodging
- -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.
Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.
- ▸Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.
TRAVEL OPS
Patagonia Gravel: The Great Divide is a destination-worthy gravel event in Chile. A solid bucket-list addition.