Trek & Bike: Desolation Pass and Cerro La Picada

Trek & Bike is a full-day multi-activity that combines a guided hike and a mountain bike descent. There are two routes from Ensenada: the Paso Desolación trail on Osorno Volcano, and the Cayutué Valley down to Ralún.

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Quick facts

Duration: Full day (~6 h)
Age: 15+
Group: Minimum 2
Price: From CLP 100,000 per person
Routes: Paso Desolación and Cayutué Valley

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Transfers

A group lifts their mountain bikes in a valley with rocky peaks

A cyclist rides down a trail in an open valley, with peaks behind

Two cyclists rest at a viewpoint above a lake

Two cyclists in helmets and red jackets riding down a gravel road among shrubs

Trek & Bike at Paso Desolación (full day)

From our base in Ensenada, the van takes us to Petrohué, on the shore of emerald Lake Todos los Santos. The Paso Desolación trail starts there. To learn more about Lake Todos los Santos and Petrohué, see our guide. The trip takes about 6 hours.

Hiking Paso Desolación up to 1,200 m

The hike climbs the slopes of Osorno Volcano to 1,200 m, with the volcano always in sight. Then we walk down through a dry volcanic landscape, with its mosses, lichens and small flowers, to the hut at La Picada. On the way we pass the La Picada viewpoint.

Mountain biking down from La Picada

The bikes are waiting for us at the La Picada hut. From there you feel the rush of the descent: volcanic sand and rock, humid forest and green fields. It is a way to see the variety around Osorno Volcano in a single day.

Two cyclists with their bikes by the water and hills on a cloudy day

Trek & Bike Cayutué Valley to Ralún (full day)

The second route also starts at our base in Ensenada: a transfer takes us toward Ralún and drops us where the Cayutué Valley trail begins. It takes about 6 hours.

Trail to Cayutué Lagoon (about 1 h 30)

The hike to Cayutué Lagoon takes about an hour and a half. Along the way there is native forest, clear streams and birds. From the lagoon you see the Andes and Puntiagudo Volcano.

Bike ride down to Ralún

Then we walk back to the trailhead. There we get on the bikes and ride about 10 km down to Ralún, with views of the Reloncaví estuary.

What's included and what to bring

Included in Trek & Bike

Both routes include transfers from our base in Ensenada, a Spanish- or English-speaking guide and bikes. Food is not included.

Requirements and difficulty

Trek & Bike is for ages 15 and up; minors can join with parental permission. Each trip needs a minimum of 2 people.

Getting to Paso Desolación and La Picada

With a guide, the trip starts at our base in Ensenada, 44 km from Puerto Varas, and the transfer is included.

From Petrohué and Ensenada

The Paso Desolación trail starts in Petrohué, on the shore of Lake Todos los Santos, inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. The hike passes the La Picada viewpoint, on Paso Desolación. If you go on your own, register at the CONAF ranger station before setting off.

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Trek & Bike price and season

Trek & Bike price: CLP 120,000 per person on the Paso Desolación – La Picada route and CLP 100,000 on the Cayutué Valley – Ralún route. It includes transport from our base in Ensenada; food is not included. To book, message us on WhatsApp with your date and group size.

More on the volcano

Glacier trek and summit climb

The same volcano has two more demanding activities: a glacier trek, with crampons, and the guided volcano climb to the 2,652 m summit.

Biking and kayaking near Ensenada

You can rent a bike in Ensenada or paddle the Reloncaví Estuary, the one you see on the ride down to Ralún. If you plan to hike on your own, we offer mountain gear rental. The Petrohue Falls are on the road to Petrohué.

Trek & Bike FAQ

What is Trek & Bike?

It is a full-day trip that combines a guided hike and a mountain bike descent. There are 2 routes: Paso Desolación, on Osorno Volcano, and the Cayutué Valley, down to Ralún.

Where does the Paso Desolación trail start?

It starts in Petrohué, on the shore of Lake Todos los Santos, in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, and climbs to Paso Desolación, at about 1,100 m.

Can I hike Paso Desolación on my own?

Yes, it is a national park trail. Register at the CONAF ranger station before setting off, bring water and warm clothes, and check the weather. With a guide, the day includes the transfer from our base and the bikes.

How do I get to the La Picada viewpoint?

The Trek & Bike hike passes the La Picada viewpoint, on Paso Desolación. With a guide, the transfer leaves from our base in Ensenada and is included.

How long is Trek & Bike?

It takes a full day: about 6 hours on each route, between the hike and the bike ride down. It starts and ends at our base in Ensenada.

What is the minimum age?

Trek & Bike is from age 15. Minors can join with parental permission.

What does Trek & Bike include?

Transfers from our base in Ensenada, a Spanish- or English-speaking guide and bikes. Food is not included.

How much does it cost?

The Paso Desolación – La Picada route costs CLP 120,000 per person and the Cayutué Valley – Ralún route CLP 100,000.