Lonely Road South America E24: Gravel, Lava, and Ruta 40
Lonely Road Season 02, South America Episode 24 – GRAVEL, LAVA, AND RUTA 40
Taking on the legendary Ruta 40 in Argentina is an adventure of a lifetime — but it's not always smooth sailing. In this episode, I'm leaving the tranquil resort town of Caviahue and heading north, tackling challenging stretches of ripio (gravel), navigating stunning volcanic landscapes, and chasing incredible waterfalls along the way.
From the vibrant, colourful cascades of Salto del Agrio to the high-altitude, sun-drenched mountain passes leading to the summer-hibernating ski resort of Las Leñas, this ride offers a true "landscape buffet" for any motorcycle adventurer.
In this video, you'll see:
The Reality of Ruta 40: Navigating "under maintenance" gravel roads and dodging dust clouds.
Patagonian Beauty: Stunning views of volcanic lava fields, canyon rivers, and the unique Monkey Puzzle tree forests.
Off-Season Vibes: Exploring the quiet, surreal atmosphere of Las Leñas during the summer months.
Motorcycle Travel Tips: How to handle loose gravel and changing road conditions in rural Argentina.
Whether you're planning your own South American motorcycle expedition or just love immersive travel content, join me as I cross provinces, battle the dust, and soak in the raw, majestic scenery of Argentina's most iconic road.
All footage is original. No AI voices.
MUSIC CREDITS / LICENSES
Josh Kramer - A Perfect Moment / Audiio.com
Friggin Foxes - Wild Side / Audiio.com
Amick Cutler - Angel Eyes (Instrumental) / Audiio.com
Gideon Matthew - Aperate (feat. Hannah Tyler) (Instrumental) / Audiio.com
Calcou - Wasteland (Feat. Thea Alien) / Audiio.com
John Rush - The Wallflower / Audiio.com
Atlas Reach - Journey's End (Instrumental) / Audiio.com
Florews - Big Dream / Audiio.com
Surly Gates - Pisces / Audiio.com
WILDES - Far and Wide / Audiio.com
Vico V - 620 (Instrumental) / Audiio.com / Audiio.com
South America vector map courtesy of https://freevectormaps.com.