Gran Fondo Siete Lagos: the route and how to prepare
- Distance
- 108 km
- Climbing
- 1,695 m
- Highest point
- 1,176 m
- Categorised climbs
- 14 · up to 15 %
- Shape
- Point to point
Measured on the course you ride in Cycloscape. The organiser's own figures are below.
Elevation profile
645–1,176 m · 14 categorised climbsThe 6 biggest of 14 categorised climbs, in the order you ride them.
The Gran Fondo Siete Lagos is a 110 km road race through the lakes and forests of northern Patagonia, from San Martín de los Andes to Villa La Angostura, on the Seven Lakes road. The 15th edition is on 20–22 November 2026, with a 10 km time trial and kids' rides around the main race.
Gran Fondo Siete Lagos at a glance
- Where
- San Martín de los Andes – Villa La Angostura, Argentina
- Official website
- granfondosietelagos.com ↗
- Next edition
- 20–22 November 2026
- Route
- Gran Fondo 110K: 110 km
- Terrain
- Rolling to flat
- Facts checked
- 4 November 2026, against the sources below
Full preparation and course training require Event Coach Pro.
Ride the real course on your trainer. The route of Gran Fondo Siete Lagos, 108 km, as a 3D world, with your trainer following its gradients — any day, and as part of your Event Coach plan. Part of Cycloscape Pro.
The routes
The Gran Fondo Siete Lagos is one route.
| Route | Distance | Climbing |
|---|---|---|
| Gran Fondo 110K | 110 km | — |
What the course asks of you
The Seven Lakes road winds between the Andes' lakes and forests, rising and falling constantly as it climbs over the ridges between one lake and the next. There is no single big mountain, but there is rarely a flat kilometre.
A point-to-point course in the mountains of Patagonia means changeable weather and wind. Train rolling terrain at a steady effort and practise riding in a group on the descents.
How to prepare
The general shape of a good preparation, which Event Coach turns into a plan for your fitness, time and date:
- Train steady power: efforts of 10 to 20 minutes just below your threshold teach you the pace you can hold over the rolling roads of the Gran Fondo Siete Lagos.
- Build the long ride towards 110 km, at a pace you could keep all day.
- Ride part of your training in a group: on rolling roads, staying in a wheel saves more energy than any other choice.
Pacing mistakes to avoid
The mistakes that cost riders the most on a day like this:
- Pushing every rise of the Gran Fondo Siete Lagos: on rolling roads, keep the effort steady and let the speed vary.
- Following the fastest wheels in the first kilometres, when everything feels easy.
- Drinking only when thirsty: a long rolling day dehydrates you before you notice.
Prepare the Gran Fondo Siete Lagos with Cycloscape
Tell Event Coach you are doing the Gran Fondo Siete Lagos, your route and what you want from the day, and it builds your preparation towards 20–22 November 2026: structured workouts held by your trainer in ERG, Race Pacing for how to spend your effort, and Performance Lab to see whether the work is landing. Full preparation and course training require Event Coach Pro.
Frequently asked
When is the Gran Fondo Siete Lagos 2026?
On Sunday, 22 November 2026, according to the organiser.
How long is the Gran Fondo Siete Lagos?
Gran Fondo 110K: 110 km. The 2026 route as the organiser describes it: point to point, San Martín de los Andes to Villa La Angostura.
How many riders take part?
More than 3,000 cyclists, according to the organiser.
Can I ride the course of the Gran Fondo Siete Lagos in Cycloscape?
Yes, inside Event Coach with Cycloscape Pro: once you start your preparation, the course is ridden on your trainer as part of the plan.