{"id":16448,"date":"2025-12-06T13:51:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T16:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patagoniabiketrips.com\/excursiones\/el-johnny\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T18:52:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:52:05","slug":"el-johnny","status":"publish","type":"dt_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.patagoniabiketrips.com\/en\/excursiones\/el-johnny\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnny – Cerro San Mart\u00edn"},"content":{"rendered":"

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JOHNNY<\/h2><\/div>
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Bravo’s younger brother<\/span><\/p>\n

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JOHNNY<\/h2><\/div>
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Bravo’s younger brother<\/p>\n

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Distance:
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\n10 Kms<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Incline:
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Difficulty:
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Elevation:
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1- Very easy:<\/strong> A very easy circuit, is suitable for people who can ride a bike on flat asphalt roads and then stop without stumbling. You must have basic notions of braking and shifting. You must have sufficient balance to ride the bike in a straight line without making sudden involuntary maneuvers to the sides.
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2- Easy:<\/strong> to pedal on an easy circuit you need to have fluid shifting management that allows you to climb an asphalt slope or pedal on a flat surface without making greater effort, optimizing the energy of your legs at all times. You must also know how to differentiate and use both brakes correctly, the front and the rear.
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3- Intermediate:<\/strong> to pedal a circuit of intermediate difficulty, you must master the skills mentioned above, both on asphalt and gravel roads and on low difficulty trails. You must also have an understanding of the correct body position on different terrains and braking precision on slippery terrain and on descents. It is important that you skillfully handle the gear change, both the plates and the sprockets.
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4- Difficult:<\/strong> a difficult circuit is suitable for experienced cyclists who know how to pedal on uneven terrain with obstacles, climbs, descents and adverse conditions, such as mud, sand or stones. The cyclist must have good control and control the bicycle at all times, optimizing performance through precise use of gears. It is also necessary to understand how to take advantage of the acceleration of descents to successfully overcome dirt climbs and obstacles such as logs or loose rock.
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5- Expert:<\/strong> to master an expert level circuit, it is necessary to train regularly and have physical strength. The pilot must be able to perform jumps and maneuvers at high speed without losing control at any time. It is necessary to master all pedaling, turning and braking techniques on narrow trails with steep slopes of more than 30%, and know how to avoid obstacles such as steps, rocks, roots and slippery ground with mud or dust.<\/p>\n

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PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY:
\n<\/strong>We cannot rate the physical difficulty of a bike route, since it strictly depends on the level of training that each person has. As a reference we can say that 35 kilometers by bike is approximately equivalent to 10 kilometers on foot. Circuits with many meters of ascent and gravel surface are more demanding from a physical point of view. In conclusion, we can affirm that a person with an average training, can pedal a distance of 35 to 45 kilometers without major inconvenience, during a period of 4 to 5 hours including rest stops.<\/p>\n

If you opt for an e-bike, the physical effort decreases considerably, up to 60% less depending on your riding and pedaling skills.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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DIFFICULTY:<\/b> 3+<\/p>\n

LOCATION:<\/b> Hill San Mart\u00edn<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/p>\n

For many years, hill San Mart\u00edn only had difficult challenging trails, such as “Nido de Condor<\/span><\/a>“, “Bravo<\/span><\/a>“, and “Chimanguito<\/span><\/a>“. These technical trails often limit intermediate-level cyclists who want to progress in the sport. Motivated by this situation, the trail-building group MTBariloche<\/span><\/a> decided to develop an easier trail on the eastern slope of the mountain. Johnny Trail was shaped in December 2025, and we can say that it meets the requirements that motivated its construction.<\/p>\n

Fast wide turns, and a broad layout allow riders to choose from multiple downhill lines. The \u201ccoihue\u201d forest at the bottom of the trail provides a unique sensation when traversed at full speed. The trail is free of dangerous rocks and roots. To add more excitement to the ride, some easy jumps and small drops have been built. It’s not a technical difficult trail, but it can be a considerable challenge<\/b> for riders who are just starting out on downhill mountain biking.<\/p>\n


\nIMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

This trail is in phase 1 of construction. The ground is soft and there are no berms or supports on the curves yet. Halfway down the descent, the Johnny trail intersects with the Bravo trail (note the pun \u263a<\/span>). The rider will have the option of continuing on the easier trail (Johnny), or switching to the Bravo trail to add a dose of adrenaline and difficulty to the descent.<\/p>\n

HOW TO GET THERE<\/b><\/p>\n

Head to the base of Cerro Catedral. One kilometer before reaching the ski resort, you’ll see hill San Mart\u00edn on your left. You can park your vehicle there and unload your bike. Pass the gate and start climbing the south face of the mountain. Pedal for about 15 minutes. Before reaching the ridge, there’s a sharp 180-degree left turn. There you’ll find the access trail to Johnny.<\/p>\n

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