I was in Santiago for a business trip and had the weekend to explore. I've always wanted to mountain bike in Chile and Biketur was the perfect opportunity to get out on the local trails.
Overall the experience was fantastic, Jean coordinated my transportation and bike rental. The ride was challenging, lots of climbing and the descents were a good mix of technical, playful and fun. Pablo the other guide is a very experienced rider and a blast to ride with. On the ride you're rewarded with amazing mountain vistas with the city of Santiago below. One of the most memorable parts of the trip was afterwards at Jean's home and being invited to stay for lunch with his family.
The next time I'm in Santiago I'll be definitely looking up Jean and Biketur for another epic ride!
Jean Claude and the team made sure that we had the best experience possible. Even when I had seriously overestimated my abilities on a MTB! The bikes were great and well maintained and the route was challenging and included demanding uphills and rocky single track downhills. A better cyclist would have had more thrills and less spills! Thank you especially to Pedro who was an incredibly patient and good humoured wingman when I was struggling at the end! Thanks guys... you were all great!
Jean-Claude organized in few days a perfect MTB ride. After filling the form on his website, we talked each other on WhatsApp for the details and he always responded rapidly to all my questions.
He picked me up at my hotel, I met my Pedro, my guide for the ride around a cup of coffee, I discovered the bike, an enduro MTB, very clean and in a perfect condition, Jean-Claude had already set the saddle and the shocks to my height and weight and then ... We go !!!
Perfect trails, challenging and fun, Pedro was a super rider and a very nice guy, Jean-Claude was also here to ensure the ride. I was treated like a VVIP !
Thanks Jean-Claude and Pedro for that trip, I’ll come back for sure !
Amazing experience from start to finish! Jean was very attentive and managed to organize a trip for me with minimal notice. Picked up and dropped off from the hotel which makes it a lot easier, especially when you’re limited by time. The bike I was give was of the highest standard, and was also provided with all the safety equipment.
Started off with a coffee with followed by a climb to the top of the mountain. Got a really good workout in so be ready, and saw some amazing landscapes on the way up!! Throughout the ride, my guide, Benjamin made my experience even better. Very knowledgeable on the trails and the flora and fauna of the region! On top of that gave me some very good tips on Mountainbiking, especially the downhill part to improve my form and make my ride even more enjoyable. Once at the top, we got some amazing views of the city of Santiago and the broader landscape. Continuing with the downhill ride of the trip, got a good adrenaline rush and enjoyed every part of it! We ended the trip with a few beers and some food prepared by Jean! Overall it was an awesome experience and will 100% be doing another trip once I’m back in Santiago! It was exactly what I was looking for from a Mountainbiking trip, and more!! Thanks Jean and Benjamin!!
If you are looking for a great MTB experience in Chile this outfit is top shelf. I had some free time in Santiago and had literally NOTHING with me except sunglasses. Jean Claude and Pedro set me up with clothes, shoes, etc. and showed me great single track just in and around Santiago. They can accommodate any level of rider from beginner to expert, and know the trails around Santiago and Chile. These guys are experienced mountain bikers and mechanics who want to show you a good time. Do not hesitate to book with this outfit.
It was a pleasure to show you our trails and share with you, we see on Route 420 :) Thank you very much for this nice review.
