Enjoy silky smooth pavement as the Carretera Austral traces steep mountainsides and the deep-blue Lago de las Torres before emerging from the rainforest and winding through a series of semi-cultivated valleys.
The Carretera Austral is 100% paved from Parque Nacional Queulat's southern entrance all the way to Villa Cerro Castillo. This means there is no required ripio riding between Villa Amengual and Villa Mañihuales.
From Villa Amengual, the route proceeds along the Carretera Austral, immediately crossing Río Travieso and passing a turnoff for X-25 (this road follows Río Cisnes eastward and crosses into Argentina). The route then traces the western boundary of Reserva Nacional Lago Las Torres, a scarcely-visited, mountainous reserve with no infrastructure.
Directions
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Villa Amengual |
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| Head south on the Carretera Austral | ||
| 2 km | X-25 Intersection (107 km east to Argentina border crossing) | |
| 7 km | Lago de las Torres | |
| 10 km | Gradual ascent (+80 m / 6 km) | |
| 17 km | Short-but-steep ascent (+60 m / 0.5 km) | |
| 20 km | Descent (-120 m / 10 km). | |
| 35.5 km | X-421 Intersection (3.7 km east to good wild camp spot) | |
| 40 km | Ascent (+60 m / 2 km) | |
| 42 km | Descend into Villa Mañihuales (-240 m / 15 km) | |
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Villa Mañihuales |
Camping Recommendation
Río Picaflor Wild Camp
Wild camping area with easy river access, fire-rings and ample trees for protection from the wind and rain. Located approximately halfway between Villa Amengual and Villa Mañihuales. It's (mostly) hidden from the road. No vehicle access.
Location |
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| -44.925774, -72.168646 |
Category |
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| Wild |
Cost |
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| Free |
Water Source |
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| Río Picaflor |
Highlights |
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| Fire rings Tree protection |
Tour Total
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