What makes this ride so strikingly epic show-stopping and absorbing is the dramatic landscape reminiscent of a mythical land of hobbits and dragons.
“If there ever can be a list of the eight best wonders of the world for must-ride roads, then Chile’s South America’s Ruta 7 would be in that exclusive club. In fact, I vote it close to the top of the list. It’s neither very technical nor difficult for motorcycles, but don’t be fooled. The name “Ruta 7” disguises the fact that the Carretera Austral remains an eternal work in progress, with vast sections still unpaved, potholed, and impassable due to the elements. Here it often rains for days on end, or in the winter is covered in snow. The road can turn into an ugly mess, all adding up to why it’s one of the most captivating road trips in the world.“
This article first appeared in Advmoto Magazine. Ruta7 or Carretera Austral in Chile took us on a mind-blowing trip through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
It took us nearly a month to work our way down Ruta7 from Puerto Montt to VillaO’Higgins which is the end of Ruta7. The road is roughly 1200km and comprises dirt roads and asphalt.
The trip down Ruta 7 is a sensory overload and a non-stop bombardment of imagery, aromas and new experiences. There are few places we’ve been with so much to be absorbed.
Read the article on ADVMoto’s website
