This walking route recreates the ancient pathways of the Aonikenk, hunter-gatherers of Patagonia who roamed the pampas of the Chacabuco Valley thousands of years ago. Their traces endure in the petroglyphs of the Cueva de los Niños, located near the trail. The route culminates at Lago Gutiérrez, the largest in the Chacabuco Valley, which served as a resting site for the long journeys of nomadic Patagonian communities.
This walking route recreates the ancient pathways of the Aonikenk, hunter-gatherers of Patagonia who roamed the pampas of the Chacabuco Valley thousands of years ago. Their traces endure in the petroglyphs of the Cueva de los Niños, located near the trail. The route culminates at Lago Gutiérrez, the largest in the Chacabuco Valley, which served as a resting site for the long journeys of nomadic Patagonian communities.
299 m
981 ft
-299 m
-981 ft
538 m
1.765 ft
382 m
1.253 ft
Elevation Profile
El Furioso
El Valle Histórico
Hike
Easy
Half-day
This trail offers stunning views of the Pampa Guanaco sector, with its iconic mountain formations that define the valley. Along the route, you'll encounter glaciolacustrine terraces that, thousands of years ago, provided refuge for hunter-gatherer societies that inhabited the eastern Patagonian region of Aysén.
This trail offers stunning views of the Pampa Guanaco sector, with its iconic mountain formations that define the valley. Along the route, you'll encounter glaciolacustrine terraces that, thousands of years ago, provided refuge for hunter-gatherer societies that inhabited the eastern Patagonian region of Aysén.
32 m
104 ft
-32 m
-104 ft
352 m
1.155 ft
336 m
1.102 ft
Elevation Profile
Raices
Veranadas
Hike
Moderate
Half-day
We leave the lodge by van and head to the Laguna Edita sector, where we will begin our hike with a fairly steep hike up the steppe slopes of the Chacabuco Valley. After reaching the highest point, we will descend through a nothofagus forest where the silence is only interrupted by birdsong. In the end we reach Laguna Pepa, which surprises us with its deep blue color and views of the mountain ranges around it.
We leave the lodge by van and head to the Laguna Edita sector, where we will begin our hike with a fairly steep hike up the steppe slopes of the Chacabuco Valley. After reaching the highest point, we will descend through a nothofagus forest where the silence is only interrupted by birdsong. In the end we reach Laguna Pepa, which surprises us with its deep blue color and views of the mountain ranges around it.
330 m
1.083 ft
-330 m
-1.083 ft
741 m
2.431 ft
578 m
1.896 ft
Elevation Profile
Cañadón Chacabuco
El Valle Histórico
Hike
Moderate
Full-day
We will leave the lodge on foot on a hike through large expanses of steppe, connecting with nature and wildlife.
We will share amid the sound of birds and perhaps we will be able to glimpse the interaction between a puma and guanacos, part of this Patagonian territory.
We will leave the lodge on foot on a hike through large expanses of steppe, connecting with nature and wildlife.
We will share amid the sound of birds and perhaps we will be able to glimpse the interaction between a puma and guanacos, part of this Patagonian territory.
497 m
1.631 ft
-497 m
-1.631 ft
520 m
1.706 ft
255 m
837 ft
Elevation Profile
Avilés
El Valle Histórico
Hike
Moderate
Full-day
We will cross the Chacabuco Valley's natural corridors and as we move up we will see the different perspectives of contrasting landscapes around us. We can drink pure water from natural streams and get our feet wet crossing one of them. The silence of the landscape stands out in autumn and winter, contrasting with the birdsong that can be heard as background music for the rest of the year
We will cross the Chacabuco Valley's natural corridors and as we move up we will see the different perspectives of contrasting landscapes around us. We can drink pure water from natural streams and get our feet wet crossing one of them. The silence of the landscape stands out in autumn and winter, contrasting with the birdsong that can be heard as background music for the rest of the year.
679 m
2.228 ft
-677 m
-2.221 ft
754 m
2.474 ft
377 m
1.237 ft
Elevation Profile
Lago Chico
Veranadas
Hike
Moderate
Full-day
We will hike around the edge of Lago Chico, where forests, lagoons and ravines intertwine. We will have great views of Lake Cochrane and Cerro Oportus. Along the way different birds, part of the Patagonian fauna, can be seen.
We will hike around the edge of Lago Chico, where forests, lagoons and ravines intertwine. We will have great views of Lake Cochrane and Cerro Oportus. Along the way different birds, part of the Patagonian fauna, can be seen.
447 m
1.467 ft
-447 m
-1.467 ft
847 m
2.779 ft
668 m
2.192 ft
Elevation Profile
Lagunas Altas
Veranadas
Hike
Advanced
Full-day
We will leave the lodge on foot and walk upward to view the valley from another perspective. The height reveals the mountains and plateaus that are interspersed with lagoons and forests. This is a very good option for birdwatching in the region as condors, eagles and other species can be seen.
We will leave the lodge on foot and walk upward to view the valley from another perspective. The height reveals the mountains and plateaus that are interspersed with lagoons and forests. This is a very good option for birdwatching in the region as condors, eagles and other species can be seen.
1.105 m
3.625 ft
-1.105 m
-3.625 ft
1.194 m
3.917 ft
340 m
1.115 ft
Elevation Profile
Los Pumas
El Valle Histórico
Hike
Moderate
Half-day
We will leave the lodge on foot and hike through a vast steppe region bordering the Chacabuco River. This is one of the areas most populated by pumas and guanacos. Here we will learn more about these species and how to protect them.
We will leave the lodge on foot and hike through a vast steppe region bordering the Chacabuco River. This is one of the areas most populated by pumas and guanacos. Here we will learn more about these species and how to protect them.
284 m
932 ft
-284 m
-932 ft
358 m
1.175 ft
255 m
837 ft
Elevation Profile
Caminantes
Veranadas
Hike
Advanced
Full-day
We will hike through the river valley to Lake Cochrane, which has one of the most crystalline waters in the world. We will contemplate the southern slopes of the Patagonia National Park, one of the main huemul habitats. We will visit the Huemul Post, the base for protecting and monitoring the huemules that transit through these areas. We will move through a forest full of birdsong and marked wildlife.
We will hike through the river valley to Lake Cochrane, which has one of the most crystalline waters in the world. We will contemplate the southern slopes of the Patagonia National Park, one of the main huemul habitats. We will visit the Huemul Post, the base for protecting and monitoring the huemules that transit through these areas. We will move through a forest full of birdsong and marked wildlife.
853 m
2.799 ft
-1.274 m
-4.180 ft
741 m
2.431 ft
164 m
538 ft
Elevation Profile
Laguna Cisnes
El Valle Histórico
Hike
Easy
Half-day
We will hike through the steppe before arriving at a lagoon with one of the greatest variety of birds. There we can get to know the Patagonian fauna and observe the multitude of species that inhabit the area.
We will hike through the steppe before arriving at a lagoon with one of the greatest variety of birds. There we can get to know the Patagonian fauna and observe the multitude of species that inhabit the area.
185 m
607 ft
-185 m
-607 ft
449 m
1.473 ft
339 m
1.112 ft
Elevation Profile
La Vega
El Valle Histórico
Hike
Easy
Half-day
We leave the lodge on foot and take an introductory hike in Patagonia National Park on this exploration. We will begin in sectors where there are streams and low forests with significant presence of chacya (riparian shrub). As we enter the Park, we will begin to hear the songs of a variety of birds, such as churrin and bandurria tapaculo and black-faced ibis). Guanacos can be spotted grazing in this area.
We leave the lodge on foot and take an introductory hike in Patagonia National Park on this exploration. We will begin in sectors where there are streams and low forests with significant presence of chacya (riparian shrub). As we enter the Park, we will begin to hear the songs of a variety of birds, such as churrin and bandurria tapaculo and black-faced ibis). Guanacos can be spotted grazing in this area.