Ruka Pillán Volcano Traverse
Starts in the El Playón sector, climbing a gravel road toward the ski station. Crosses the Juncalillo forest to the base of the old chairlift, then descends past the old refuge and connects with easy trails.
Pucón · Araucanía · Chile
Certified guides. Volcanoes, ancient forests and hidden hot springs. Over 20 years exploring Patagonia and the Araucanía on foot, by boat, and now on two wheels.
Our programs
Ten original routes, from low to high difficulty. Prices based on a minimum of 2 passengers — traveling solo adds +50% to the program cost.
Starts in the El Playón sector, climbing a gravel road toward the ski station. Crosses the Juncalillo forest to the base of the old chairlift, then descends past the old refuge and connects with easy trails.
Discover the entire Cerduo Alto valley: waterfalls, climbing walls, century-old forests and Volcán Villarrica in the background. Mixed volcanic and forest terrain.
Rides the well-known Chinay crossing along a wide, safe trail through vast ancient forests — highlighted by a visit to the Araucaria Madre before heading back.
The famous Cerduo Bike Park as our stage. We climb the classic "Pumas" route — a challenging ascent — with views of the mountain range, the Pichi Turbio river and Volcán Villarrica. Three descent options from the highest point.
We climb through the Cerduo Alto valley — waterfalls, climbing walls, ancient forests — then head to the La Montura sector and descend a spectacular forested trail into Cerduo Bike Park.
The Chinay crossing between the Araucanía and Los Ríos regions, through ancient forests and the Araucaria Madre, ending at Termas Geométricas or Termas del Rincón — your choice.
A century-old forest gives way to a spectacular moon-like ride over pyroclastic scree toward Cerro Patrón. At the summit: panoramic views of Volcán Villarrica and its Pichillancahue glacier.
The Renahue valley leads this 4-stage crossing: ancient forests, old herder trails, Río Blanco hot springs included, and a boat crossing over Lago Caburgua back to Piedra de Águila.
The Huililco valley and its ancient coihue trees give way to an araucaria forest, climbing the slopes of Volcán Quinquilil ("Devil's Fang") to a magnificent view of Volcán Lanín, the roof of the Araucanía.
A scenic, relaxed program, ideal for families. Ride along Lago Caburgua, cross by boat to the north shore, and a gentle climb to Río Blanco hot springs to relax by the river.
* Half-day schedule: 8:30am–3:30pm. Full-day schedule: from 8:30am. All programs include a certified guide, protective gear (helmet, knee pads, elbow pads), insurance, and transport.
Where we ride
The areas our traverses cover, from our base in Pucón. Pins mark the area, not the exact trail.
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Who we are
EbikeTraverse Araucanía is an adventure company by nature, with more than 20 years of experience across different adventure tourism disciplines. Our mission is to take you to discover little-explored trails and locations, outside the common offer.
We work with certified guides with extensive experience in rugged, remote terrain. Present in tourism since 1998, historically based in Puerto Natales — over 20 years running excursions to Torres del Paine, the Magellan Fjords, and Tierra del Fuego.
Seven years ago we moved to Pucón, dedicating ourselves to exploring every corner of this beautiful region by bicycle, designing programs for people who love exploration, safety, and commitment to the environment.
Training & safety
Riders from Chile, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, the United States, Belgium, France, Lebanon and South Africa have ridden with us.
On the trail
Volcanic ash, century-old forests, and views only reachable on two wheels.
Google Reviews
Reviews translated from Spanish. Read the originals on Google Maps.
“The experience with Ebike Traverse, and especially with Marco, was amazing. I did 2 rides, one to Nevados with my 10-year-old son and the other to Huililco with my 16-year-old son. Both experiences were a 10 out of 10. First, I'd highlight how clear and easy the coordination was. Then the bikes and gear, in very good condition, some of it even new. The routes are spectacular. Marco was always focused on safety and on making the experience unforgettable. Not to mention the tasty snacks as a reward for reaching the summits. And the icing on the cake: the descents, letting you go with some adrenaline, even if it meant the odd small fall. Thank you so much, and we'll see each other again on another ride!!!”
“I recommend it 100%. Marcos is an impeccable guide: very professional, super attentive, warm, a good person. All his gear is very high quality. And he takes you to places you'd never find otherwise: crossing the lake by boat, the trail to a hot spring that's a real gem, an absolute paradise! A one-of-a-kind experience!”
“It definitely exceeded my expectations. It was an unforgettable experience: I booked the tour for one day and liked it so much I went 2 more days. I got to know places I never would have seen if it weren't for Marco, the best guide I've ever had! If you're going to Pucón, don't hesitate to take a tour with Ebike Traverse!”
“A really great experience. We went to a unique spot around Lake Caburgua that we probably would never have reached without this expedition. Marcos was an excellent guide, very well prepared and trained for anything unexpected. I recommend them 100% and we'll definitely be back for another ebike trip with Traverse!”
“An extraordinary experience. Marcos, the guide, is a legend, the bikes are top of the line. Highly recommended!!”
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Our traverses cost between CLP 150,000 and CLP 250,000 per person, with a minimum of 2 riders. Traveling solo adds 50% to the program price.
Every program includes a certified guide, the e-bike, protective gear (helmet, knee pads, elbow pads), insurance, and transport.
We have low, medium and high difficulty routes. The low-difficulty ones, such as Ruka Pillán Volcano or Palguín Alto, are the right choice if you don't have much experience. Tell us your level and we'll recommend one.
Yes. Our guides hold wilderness first responder certification (NOLS-WFR) and mountain courses (EMB). Every trip also includes insurance and protective gear.
We're rated 5.0 from 11 reviews on Google Maps.
Half-day tours run from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Full-day tours start at 8:30am.
We operate from Pucón, in Chile's Araucanía region. Routes cover Villarrica volcano, the Cerduo valley, Palguín, Los Nevados, Renahue, Caburgua and Huililco.
Message us on WhatsApp at +56 9 5885 8462 or email ebiketraverse@gmail.com with the traverse, date and group size. We reply within 24 hours.
Bookings & contact
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