Across Andes Volcano Edition
📍 Araucanía, Chile
gravel
Date
22–27 November 2026
Distance
800 km
Elevation
12,000 m
Difficulty
gravel
Del Fuego Race
Patagonia, Región de Magallanes, Chile · 10–17 April 2027
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
Spanning up to 1,050 km across the rugged terrains of Chilean Patagonia, this extreme gravel adventure offers an incredibly demanding test of endurance from Puerto Natales to Tierra del Fuego.
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- 170 km · 250 km · 1050 km
- Elevation
- 8,157 m
- Surface
- gravel, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
This race is designed for experienced ultra-endurance cyclists and bikepackers who thrive in remote, wild landscapes and unpredictable weather conditions.
Who will struggle
Cyclists without self-sufficiency skills or those unprepared for high winds, freezing temperatures, and vast distances between checkpoints will struggle.
Training focus
Training should focus heavily on high-volume back-to-back endurance rides, loaded bike handling, and mental resilience for multi-day solo efforts.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
What are the distance options for the Del Fuego Race?+
There are three available categories: the 1,050 km Haín race, the 250 km Baqueanos race, and the 170 km Milodón race.
How much climbing is involved in the long-distance route?+
The 1,050 km Haín route features an accumulated elevation gain of 8,157 meters.
What are the time limits for completing the different routes?+
Participants in the 1,050 km route have a limit of 5.7 days, whereas both the 250 km and 170 km challenges have an 18-hour completion limit.
How many checkpoints are positioned along the courses?+
The longest 1,050 km route features 11 checkpoints, while the 250 km and 170 km routes both feature 4 checkpoints.
Where does the race route guide the riders?+
The course travels through Chilean Patagonia, taking riders from Puerto Natales all the way to Tierra del Fuego.