Chile · Carretera Austral Northern Stage
A 529 km loop from Hornopirén ferry
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Why this ride
Remote Patagonia, ferries and a route that demands planning. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then let the middle 212 km be the part you remember. The best part sits around Pumalín forest, Futaleufú river roads, while Hornopirén ferry gate and the food stop keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.
Roadbook
- Hornopirén ferry gate
fuel
Fuel at 0 km. Next is Pumalín forest.
- Pumalín forest
sight
Pumalín forest comes up 132 km in. Next is Chaitén overnight.
- Chaitén overnight
sleep
265 km in you reach Chaitén overnight. Next is Futaleufú river roads.
- Futaleufú river roads
photo
Futaleufú river roads, late in the day. Next is Hornopirén.
- Back to Hornopirén
finish
Back at Hornopirén. That is the ride.
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