From the forests of Villa Amengual to the pampas of Alto Río Cisnes
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 56.18 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,039 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 2,585 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,471 ft
- TrailRank
- 23
- Min elevation
- 821 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 513
- Uploaded
- June 22, 2014
- Recorded
- June 2014
near Villa Amengual, Aisén (Chile)
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Villa Amengual
The tour starts in Villa Amengual, taking Route X-25 in the direction of Villa La Tapera. We recommend stopping in Villa Amengual before you begin the route; there are multiple choices for accommodation and an excellent Center for Crafts. You can buy snacks and supplies in Villa Amengual.
Waypoint
1,752 ft
Villa La Tapera
The landscape begins to change drastically as one nears Villa La Tapera. The forest cover changes from evergreen temperate rainforest to deciduous forests comprised oflenga andñire, and the landscape begins to open up, allowing you to see the mountains in all directions. Soon, you’ll leave behind the forest altogether; once past the village, Patagonian steppe quickly takes over the horizon, dominated by small scrub trees and grasses like coiron. Villa La Tapera is a strange mixture of ancient houses constructed of adobe andtejuelas (hand crafted wooden shingles), mixed with modern paved streets, a fitness center and a brand new, state of the art, school. The vast majority of people who live in Villa La Tapera are associated with the Estancia in one way or another, so if you have questions or want to learn more, strike up a conversation with someone in town. It’s a gaucho culture, and interestingly, some time back, wild boar and red deer were introduced; Taperians have become skilled hunters and offer visitors excellent meals featuring these exotic meats.
Waypoint
2,446 ft
Río Cisnes Estancia
Through out the drive, you’ll see signage indicating the lands of the Rio Cisnes Estancia. Nevertheless, from the moment you cross over onto the Pampa, pretty much everything in your view belongs to this giant ranch. Reservations are not required, but if you want to contact the Estancia in advance, you can visit their office in Coyhaique or contact them by phone: Baquedano 776, Coyhaique; (067) 2233055; (02) 19624513; www.estanciariocisnes.com.
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