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Ruta 40 Patagonia by motorcycle
Argentina · 40°09′S → 50°20′SThe practical guide to riding Ruta 40 from San Martín de los Andes to El Calafate and El Chaltén: fuel, gravel, wind and a day-by-day itinerary. Includes the route as a GPX file for your GPS or app.
Who it's for
Riders planning Patagonia's Ruta 40, from Argentina or crossing from Chile, who want fuel worked out, the critical stretches clear and a realistic plan for each day. It also works if you're driving.
Inside the guide
- p. 3–4The route and its mapTowns, cumulative distances and a map with the paved and gravel stretches.
- p. 5Stretches and fuelDistance between stations, the three stretches of 170+ km without fuel and your safe range.
- p. 6–7Crossing and critical stretchesPapers for crossing from Chile, park fees, the 73 Malditos, the Chubut detour, the Seven Lakes and the wind.
- p. 8–9Itinerary and highlights11 days with two flexible days, plus the eight stops that make the trip.
- p. 10–11Gravel, wind and practical infoRiding gravel and wind, emergencies, documents, money and a base budget.
- GPXThe route on your GPSGPX file with the full Ruta 40, the El Chaltén side trip and 15 marked points: fuel and key warnings.
- AppYour route on your phone, offlineTick-off itinerary, fuel range calculator, checklist and emergency card. Add it to your home screen and it works with no signal.
- BonusPrintable checklistBookings, documents, bike, range, gear and first aid, to tick off before you leave.
Before you buy
What format is the guide?
An A4 PDF, a GPX file of the route and a bonus printable checklist. The PDF reads well on a phone or tablet, and you can print it for your tank bag.
How do I use the GPX file?
Open it on a Garmin GPS or in apps like Wikiloc, Calimoto or OsmAnd. It has the route section by section plus fuel and ferry points, with notes such as where you need to book. Use it as a reference and always follow road signs.
How do I get it?
As soon as your payment goes through, you get an email with the download link. You can pay by credit or debit card, or with PayPal.
How current is it?
Each edition states when we checked fees, fuel and road conditions. This edition was checked in October 2026. The 73 Malditos gravel changes with the weather: check the road agency's daily report before you set off.
Is it useful by car?
Yes. Fuel, road and border information applies to any vehicle; the riding tips are written for motorcycles.
Is the guide in English?
Yes. This is the English edition, with its own GPX and checklist, and the documents foreign riders need to cross into Argentina.