Gravel events in South America

Wild Andean climbs, Patagonian gravel, the Atacama Desert, and the Bolivian altiplano — South America offers some of the most dramatic and remote gravel cycling on Earth.

South America's gravel scene is small but rapidly growing, and home to some of the most spectacular routes anywhere. Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil all run a mix of gravel races, bikepacking events, and high-altitude ultras.

Where to ride gravel in South America

The Andes provide a backbone of high-altitude gravel from Colombia all the way down to Patagonia. Chile's Carretera Austral and the Peruvian Divide are bucket-list bikepacking routes. Bolivia's altiplano hosts brutal high-altitude races, and Brazil's interior is opening up a new wave of gravel events.

What kind of events you'll find

Multi-day gravel stage races, self-supported altitude ultras, bikepacking expeditions, and community gravel rides. Many events combine gravel with mixed-terrain, MTB, and rough adventure-touring sections.

Plan your South American gravel season

Pick a country below to dive into the calendar. New races are added throughout the year as the South American scene grows.