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Route 1 · 7 Days
Puerto Varas → Coyhaique
The classic northern section. Fjords, ancient forests, a hanging glacier and the capital of Aysén.
~1,100 km
7 days
Day
Segment
Distance
Road
Info
1
Puerto Varas → Hornopirén
Last city before the wilderness. Board the La Arena ferry at dusk.
145 km
Paved
2
Ferry → Parque Pumalín
Sail through Patagonian fjords before entering ancient alerce forest.
~5 hrs
Ferry
3
Chaitén + Futaleufú
Pass the Chaitén volcano crater. Detour to Futaleufú for Class V whitewater.
155 km
Gravel
4
La Junta
Key resupply stop. Side trip to the still waters of Lago Rosselot.
165 km
Gravel
5
Puyuhuapi + P.N. Queulat
Don't miss the Ventisquero Colgante — a hanging glacier suspended between peaks.
73 km
Gravel
6
Transit → Coyhaique
Road returns to pavement. Roll through Valle Simpson and Villa Amengual.
215 km
Paved
7
Coyhaique
Capital of Aysén. Rest, restock and celebrate completing the northern section.
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Must-see stops
Hornopirén
Enjoy the Hornopirén National Park and volcano
Parque Pumalín
Patagonian fjords and ancient alerce groves
Futaleufú
Detour for Class V whitewater.
Ventisquero Colgante
Hanging glacier in P.N. Queulat — unmissable
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