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ARGENTINA ANDES REGION - Roadbook Patagonia

1700 km through the Argentine Andes

High-altitude grit for pro riders. Conquer 4,500m passes and remote salt flats. Not a tour—a true off-road challenge.

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights

Level: Advanced. 70% off-road. High altitude (3000-4700 m).

Group Size: 7-10 Riders

Departures: Sep-13, Oct-4

Starting from: $5,800 per person

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A demanding full of adrenalin expedition for experienced off-road riders. High passes above 4,500 m, remote gravel routes, and extreme landscape contrasts — from salt flats and desert valleys to jungle and canyons. This is not just a sightseeing tour. It’s a true high-altitude adventure that requires solid riding skills, good physical condition, and a calm, focused mindset. Only for advanced off-road riders ready to tackle challenging routes 4-6 hours per day.
This route leads you through Northern Argentina’s hidden icons before they become mainstream, giving you the rare chance to ride them as a true pioneer rather than a follower.

Riding level: Advanced off-road. Riders must have solid gravel/off-road experience and be in good physical condition.

Passenger: no

Season: Sept, Oct, Nov

Highlights

Abra del Acay — one of the highest drivable mountains passes in Argentina, a milestone for any adventure rider.
Salinas Grandes — crossing the endless white salt flats at high altitude.
Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO) — dramatic canyon roads, switchbacks, and colorful rock formations.
Calchaquí Valleys & Ruta 40 — desert valleys, adobe villages, and iconic Andean scenery.
Iruya — remote mountain village carved into the cliffs, reachable only by gravel roads.
Hornocal (14-Color Mountain) — one of Northern Argentina’s most iconic viewpoints.
Yungas Jungle & Calilegua National Park — a dramatic transition from high-altitude desert to lush subtropical jungle.

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In this tour we use mid-size bikes CF Moto 450 MT or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 because we’ll be doing a lot of mountainous, technical riding. Choosing these specific bikes makes the experience safer and more enjoyable, with the right balance of performance and control. Their weight and power are ideal for this kind of terrain, offering a sweet spot between safety and fun.

Important health requirements for riders in North

Our routes in Northern Argentina include long riding days, changing weather, and sections of mountain riding at higher elevations. To fully enjoy the trip and ride safely, participants should be in good general health and comfortable handling a motorcycle for several consecutive hours per day.

Minimum health requirements

You should be able to ride 5–8 hours per day with breaks, for multiple days in a row.
No medical condition that could suddenly limit your ability to ride safely (for example: uncontrolled heart conditions, severe balance disorders, or untreated epilepsy).
If you have asthma, hypertension, diabetes, or any chronic condition, it must be well controlled, and you should bring your medication.
We strongly recommend having travel/medical insurance that covers motorcycle riding and includes evacuation in remote areas.

Altitude considerations

Some sections can reach higher elevations, which may cause mild symptoms such as shortness of breath, headache, or fatigue. We manage this with proper pacing, hydration, and gradual adaptation. If you have a known altitude-related condition, please inform us in advance.

What physical activity to expect

This is not an extreme athletic expedition, but it is physically demanding in a “real-world” way:

Getting on/off the bike many times per day, parking, maneuvering at low speed.
Standing on the pegs during some off-road or rough-road sections.
Occasional pushing or assisting in slow technical areas (rare, but possible).
Short walks at viewpoints, stops, and hotel access (sometimes on uneven ground).

Recommended fitness level

A moderate fitness base is enough. Ideally, you should be able to:

Walk 5 km comfortably,
Do light to moderate activity without getting exhausted,
Maintain focus and reaction time throughout the day.

Day 01 :

Arriving to Salta (Argentina)

Meet at Aeropuerto Internacional Salta General Martín Miguel de Güemes and transfer to the hotel. The hotel’s location is ideal for this because it’s just two blocks from Salta’s main square, so you can have a walk in the free time.

Day 02 :

Salta ▸ Sendero Gaucho ▸ Yerba Buena, 320 km

Stage 1: Salta - Guachipas 152 km asphalt.
Stage 2: Guachipas - San Pedro de Colalao 130 km gravel with rivers.
Stage 3: San Pedro de Colalao - Yerba Buena 100 km asphalt.

First day on bikes. A scenic opener of riding. We leave the city behind on fast pavement, then switch into the Sendero Gaucho, a legendary old corridor that connects two provinces: Salta and Tucumán. It’s the perfect Day 1 mix because it delivers lush Yungas jungle scenery, cornice-road drama, and a true “expedition” feel, without demanding extreme technical riding.

Day 03 :

Yerba Buena ▸ Tafí del Valle ▸ Cafayate, 250 km

Stage 1: Tucumán to Tafí del Valle 128 km asphalt.
Stage 2: Tafí del Valle - Cafayate 121 km asphalt.

Pure asphalt day. A classic Andean stage that climbs out of the lowlands into the cool mountain air of Tafí del Valle, with sweeping curves, epic viewpoints, and that “getting higher” feeling that makes the North so addictive. After the highlands, the route drops toward the Calchaquí Valleys, finishing in Cafayate, home of vineyards, warm sunsets, and the perfect end-of-day vibe.

Day 04 :

Cafayate rest and training day, 100 km

Cafayate → Quebrada de las Conchas (RN 68) → Return, 100 km by asphalt

A well-earned reset in Cafayate. In the morning, a short training session to loosen up and get the body ready for the altitude days ahead. In the afternoon, an easy warm-up ride through the Calchaquí Valleys, dialing in the pace, enjoying the scenery, and keeping the legs awake without burning matches.

Day 05 :

Cafayate – Cachi, 165 km, 3090 m altitude

Stage 1: Cafayate to Angastaco 80 km almost all gravel.
Stage 2: Angastaco to Cachi 85 km all gravel.

Today is a signature Calchaquí Valleys ride: we leave Cafayate’s vineyards behind and follow RN 40 north through small adobe towns and wide-open desert tones, crossing the dramatic rock corridor of Quebrada de las Flechas before arriving in the colonial charm of Cachi. This is one of those days that feels like a documentary, even at a steady pace.

Day 06 :

Cachi ▸ San Antonio de los Cobres, 165 km, 4800 m altitude

Stage 1: Cachi to La Poma 58 km gravel.
Stage 2: La Poma to Abra de Acay 46 km gravel.
Stage 3: Abra de Acay to San Antonio de los Cobres 45 km almost all gravel.

The big one. Leaving Cachi, we climb into the high Andes and cross the legendary Abra del Acay, one of the highest drivable mountains passes in Argentina. Pure puna: thin air, endless horizons, and rugged tracks that feel like an expedition. We finish in San Antonio de los Cobres, tired in the best possible way.

Day 07 :

San Antonio de los Cobres ▸Tilcara, 286 km, 4700 m altitude

Stage 1: San Antonio de los Cobres to La Juguetería 50 km gravel and sand.
Stage 2: La Juguetería to Susques 77 km gravel and sand.
Stage 3: Susques to Tilcara 159 km asphalt.

Today is a true Northern Argentina contrast day. We start in the high Puna with the engineering icon of the Tren a las Nubes corridor, then cross the endless white of Salinas Grandes, and finally drop dramatically into the Quebrada de Humahuaca through the switchbacks of Cuesta de Lipán, finishing in Tilcara with that warm valley energy.

Day 08 :

Tilcara ▸Iruya ▸Humahuaca, 190 km, 4200 m altitude

Stage 1: Tilcara to Humahuaca 46 km asphalt.

Stage 2: Humahuaca to Iruya. 26 km asphalt and 48 km gravel.

Stage 3: Iruya to Humahuaca 26 km asphalt and 48 km gravel.

A true mountain detour: we ride from Tilcara to Iruya, a remote village carved into the cliffs, then return to Humahuaca to sleep.

Optional: if you prefer a slower pace, you can stay in Tilcara/Purmamarca and use this as a rest & exploration day (markets, viewpoints, photos, and recovery for the big stages ahead).

Day 09 :

Humahuaca ▸Santa Ana, 120 km, 4700 m altitude

Stage 1: Humahuaca to Hornocal 23 km gravel.
Stage 2: Hornocal to Santa Ana 73 km gravel.

This is a true “high-altitude signature day” in Jujuy. We start with the iconic Hornocal viewpoint and then commit to the remote RP 73 corridor, crossing three major high passes before reaching Santa Ana, a breathtaking village perched in the mountains. It’s not a long day in kilometers, but it is big in altitude, scenery, and expedition feel.

Day 10 :

Santa Ana ▸Salta, 289 km, 3700 m altitude

Stage 1: Santa Ana - Libertador General San Martin 117 km gravel and maybe mud.
Stage 2: Libertador General San Martín - Salta. 172 km de asphalt.

Today we trade high, remote ridgelines for the deep-green Yungas. We descend from Santa Ana through the Valle Grande corridor and ride the cornice gravel of RP 83 through Calilegua National Park, then switch to RN 34 for a fast, clean run back to Salta. This is the best option because it keeps the day adventurous and iconic, but finishes with reliable logistics and services.

Day 11 :

Back home

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer from the hotel to the airport.

ARGENTINA ANDES REGION

1700 km through the Argentine Andes

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