The Best Trails in Los Lagos (Chile)

Cerro Arco Iris

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Hiking

Alberto Pedrotti

Distance

6.73mi

Elevation +

4291f

TrailRank

75| 4.56

From la Junta there is a variety of possible tours, and Arco Iris is a wonderful choice for a single-day walk. For long time you walk in the middle of the wood, until reaching a spectacular alerce site. Higher up, you ...

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Cochamó - La Junta

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Hiking

Alberto Pedrotti

Distance

30.32mi

Elevation +

2418f

TrailRank

75

This is one of the best walks that one can imagine. In the hostels of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas you hear some rumour and some tale about Cochamó, but it is considered as a far and difficult place, where only few dar...

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Filo de Cumbre Cerro Año Nuevo - Los Laguitos - El Bolsón

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SenderosDeLaComarca

Distance

3.84mi

Elevation +

2575f

TrailRank

73

El cerro Año nuevo esta al OESTE de la laguna Lauhan (Alerce) donde hay un refugio de montaña con todos los sevicios para alojarse. La senda pare del refugio bordeando la laguna por una zona mallinosa siguiendo marcas r...

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Puerto Montt - Caleta La Arena - Cochamó

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Road Bike

Alberto Pedrotti

Distance

84.39mi

Elevation +

6778f

TrailRank

72

This track joins the northern end of the Carretera Austral and a wonderful complement to it, namely, the road along the Seno de Reloncaví leading to Puelo and Cochamó. What is shown here may be completed to a loop headin...

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Ensenada - Osorno

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Road Bike

Alberto Pedrotti

Distance

23.80mi

Elevation +

5961f

TrailRank

65

By bicycle form Ensenada to Refugio Teski and the ski station. By foot to Mirador Seracs and Mirador Llanquihue, which is for sure the best spot. For me an ascent to the summit - maybe hiring the equipment - was out of...

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Volcan Osorno

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Backcountry Ski

CathyODowd

Distance

7.56mi

Elevation +

4849f

TrailRank

51

This is a spectacular peak to climb, although we found poor snow. An icy corrugated base with a thin and uneven layer of wind blown snow on top. We eventually dumped the skis and finished the climb on foot, using crampon...

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Volcan Casablanca

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Backcountry Ski

CathyODowd

Distance

5.62mi

Elevation +

2612f

TrailRank

50| 5.0

An easy climb with amazing views in good weather and a fun ski down. We got a walkers lift pass for US$11 each that let us use just the bottom chairlift (the snow didn't reach the base of the resort - it was a bad season...

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Ensenada - Centro Ski Volcan Osorno

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Road Bike

Amity Tours Chile

Distance

8.86mi

Elevation +

3658f

TrailRank

38

This trip of a lifetime is about to end. In the morning, we start riding from the hotel, alongside Lake Llanquihue, where a unique landscape is waiting for us - the Osorno Volcano with its perfect cone. The side of the V...

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El Solitario

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Hiking

mmeding

Distance

7.89mi

Elevation +

906f

TrailRank

38

We went mainly the trail meant for biking, which isn’t possible anymore due to the volcanic ash / sand. For hiking still great with lots of magnificent views. Certain parts with missing signs and waypoints.

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La Junta - Cochamó

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Hiking

Patrik Eriksson

Distance

8.54mi

Elevation +

1545f

TrailRank

38

Good place to start is at a private parking just outide the entrance to the trail - where you need to register yourself to enter. First part is along a dirt road but soon the trail follow a horse trail through the valley...

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Osorno (Nestle) - Pto Octay - Frutillar - Llanquihue

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Road Bike

Amity Tours Chile

Distance

51.12mi

Elevation +

2080f

TrailRank

38

This is the beautiful German Settlers' Route. Today we’ll ride in the vans until we reach the city of Osorno, where we will begin cycling. From this point we’ll start our ride towards quaint little villages with a strong...

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Paso Cardenal Antonio Samoré

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Backcountry Ski

CathyODowd

Distance

4.32mi

Elevation +

1296f

TrailRank

36

A short ski tour from the top of the Cardenal Antonio Samoré pass. We found so little snow there that this is not a very helpful gps track, although it gives an idea to where to start. It is easy country with lovely view...

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Parque alerce andino hasta lago Sargazo

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Hiking

murrano

Distance

2.74mi

Elevation +

531f

TrailRank

35

From second ranger station, go up gravel road about a mile. On the right side of the road look for path sign for Lago Sargazo. Trail goes up and down a hill and is moslty a boarded walk/stairs. Moderate hike, I was able...

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The 10K Walk / Stage 205 : Llanada Grande - South coast Lago Azul

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Hiking

ÁNIMO

Distance

14.21mi

Elevation +

2434f

TrailRank

34

All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Greater Patagonian Trail / section 16 (GPT 16) We did not take the right path to reach the Lago Azul South border. We followed a new road that was by the time we were there not f...

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Sendero la Bandera

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Hiking

iet

Distance

1.03mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

33

Hike to the waterfall and the 2 miradores on Cerro la Bandera (only way down has been recorded so double the distance). Very loose path due to the cows that use it. Don't forget your walking sticks or pick up one of the ...

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Ventisquero El Amarillo

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Hiking

travel2walk

Distance

17.98mi

Elevation +

2365f

TrailRank

32| 4.0

We combined the Mirador & Ventisquero El Amarillo hikes together into one 18 mile hike because we did not have a AWD car. I thought this hike was enjoyable the entire way as this hike was in the open providing continues ...

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Antillanca hike to Raihuen crater and mirador

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Hiking

BaronJan

Distance

5.23mi

Elevation +

1070f

TrailRank

30

Easy to walk path. Not very steep although 325 m altitude difference must be covered. Hike can be done by car as well (4wd or high clearance 2wd). Cost CLP 10000.

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The 10K Walk / Stage 191 : Bivouac in mountain - Bivouac in mountain

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Hiking

ÁNIMO

Distance

16.74mi

Elevation +

1526f

TrailRank

30

All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Greater Patagonian Trail / section 12 (GPT 12) The path was covered by a bamboo forest. We could not see the path for a couple of kilometers. It made it VERY difficult ! If you u...

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The 10K Walk / Stage 198 (part 1) : Refugio Callao - Ralun

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Hiking

ÁNIMO

Distance

6.07mi

Elevation +

879f

TrailRank

30

All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Track is divided into two parts as we have crossed Lago puelo with a boat Greater Patagonian Trail / section 15 (GPT 15)

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Puyehue to Puerto Octay

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Bicycle Touring

Abraxas SWL

Distance

35.57mi

Elevation +

988f

TrailRank

30

Day Five of Valdivia to Puerto Varas - Option 1 This route takes you along the West Shore region of Llanquihue Lake with completion just another Day away. (See below for alternatives.) The Longest Dedicated Bike La...

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Beach walk

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Hiking

020shc

Distance

4.35mi

Elevation +

230f

TrailRank

30

Started off following a trail posted by Patagoniabikers but part way turned toward the Pacifica and made it into a loop. This walk takes you through sand dunes, scrub trees, marsh and beach. If doing this again, I wou...

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Frutillar to Puerto Varas - PM Roads and Trails

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Bicycle Touring

Abraxas SWL

Distance

20.15mi

Elevation +

928f

TrailRank

29

Day 6 Valdivia to Puerto Varas - The Secret Connection Cars have to go around by a steep and dirty exodus, but bikes can slip through on this fun finale to the ride. Eventually gets you alongside the railroad tracks o...

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Lago Tagua Tagua - Cochamo. Full traverse.

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Hiking

Alex Chile

Distance

58.84mi

Elevation +

10220f

TrailRank

28

5 days with 2 big side trips in Cochamo Valley Solo. Here is a video about the full trip (Volcán Yates - Parque Tagua Tagua - El Manso - Lago Cormaz Vidal - Valle Cochamo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmW_h-8Mhe...

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Sendero Michinmahuida

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Hiking

travel2walk

Distance

14.91mi

Elevation +

2710f

TrailRank

27

The views once we were past the bushline of the snow covered Volcán Michinmahuida and the unnamed glacier hanging off it was indeed worthwhile view. So was the look back down the climb we made through the jungle and out ...

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Ensenada to Cascadas - Llanquihue Lake Circuit

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Bicycle Touring

Abraxas SWL

Distance

12.12mi

Elevation +

1040f

TrailRank

27

Option of Llanquihue Circuit East Shore - Day Two - AM; or complete for short day. Welcome Back to the longest dedicated paved bike lane in Latin America! Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Excellent views and ge...

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