Circuit suitable for motorcycle enduro or bicycle.
NOTE: This circuit includes several options, such as making only the Mendoza-Laguna de los Cangrejos section of 97 km, without having to reach Uspallata.
This exit also begins transiting the Provincial Route N ° 13, starting in the Municipal District of La Heras, 20 KM from the city of Mendoza. Arriving at the post las Chilcas begins a dirt road at 1350 meters above sea level, from here on, the most deteriorated part of the road will be found until reaching the top of the snails, 2020 meters above sea level. On the way to the next point we went through Casa de Piedra, 2470 meters above sea level. Here the road becomes very interesting with a lot of gravel and a very narrow ravine, so it does not accelerate much more, especially if you are making the exit in the opposite direction. Arriving at this point there is a Y on a hill that tempts you to climb it and then the path returns. Arrival at the Second Monolith, 3000 masl, at this point there is a large stone monolith, with multiple variants: from this point, American Cables to the north, Cerro Pelado to the south, the highest of the Precordillera 3450 meters above sea level, and Uspallata. From this point you can see the Cerro Plata at 6300 masl. The descent to Uspallata is by two options: snails or; For the most used by motorcycles, four-wheelers and 4×4 trucks, the first section is steep but without complications (until crossing the snails) there is more difficult and in the middle of the descent there are usually gutters. Later we take a deviation of 2260 meters above sea level that is to the right (going up the ravine) towards the Laguna de los Crab. The descent will take us to a first position and then the Mendoza River, the only exit from this point is by a railway bridge, but it has a closed gate. It is not advisable to use this alternative. We arrive at the Laguna de los Cangrejos, 2490 masl, where there are trees and water, very used to make roasts. From here begins the last steep climb on the road that leads to Paso de Bonillas, a point of beautiful views at 3100 meters above sea level. From here begins the descent towards the valley of Uspallata passing through the Cerro 7 colors, 2300 meters above sea level, from where beautiful views are obtained in a ravine of the homonymous hill, in the area there are abandoned mine buildings. Finally arriving at Villa de Uspallata, 1890 masl, we found goods such as food, drink and fuel to replenish energy. Through here the International Route 7 passes to Chile. Once refueled, the options of return to Mendoza are: by Route 7 International, 120km of asphalt, passing through Potrerillos and its dam, Lujan de Cuyo or; by route 52, of dirt / gravel, but in good general condition, (you can drive in a common car) heading to Villavicencio, passing through Cruz de Paramillos (here you can see the Aconcagua). This option demands more time and there is no type of service to the city of Mendoza.
