Ernesto Araneda
Bike
Tackling the mighty Gavia Pass in spring, from Ponte di Legno after the Mortirolo
Eat
Asado (grilled meat)
Drink
Nothing like a good maté to reflect or while chatting with friends
Sleep
Camping in the Southern Andes, surrounded by forest, lakes, and volcanoes
Born in the south of Chile in the Lakes and Volcanoes district, Ernesto began biking competitively at age 14 and became a National Mountain Biking Champion, bronze medalist in the Pan-American Games, and silver medalist in the Mountain Bike Master A1 World Cup. With degrees in Agronomy and Adventure Tourism, Ernesto offers a breadth of knowledge—from wines in Chile’s Casablanca and Colchagua valleys to pro-level cycling tips—as he chases the sun guiding DuVine tours year-round in Europe and South America.