South Patagonia Motorcycle Trip

First, you head south on Ruta 40 towards El Bolsón, and then through Los Alerces National Park to Trevelin. About 310 km, of which 100 km are gravel roads.

Today we will drive one of the most beautiful sections of the Carretera Austral to Coihayque. First, we will look at a hanging glacier, then we will go over the Queulat Pass to Manihuales and from there continue on a good and partially winding paved road to Coihayque. About 240 km, of which 80 km are gravel roads.

First, we travel at dizzying heights along the southern shore of Lake Lago General Carrera toward Argentina. In good weather, spectacular views of the Northern Ice Field appear in the distance. At Chile Chico, we cross the border into Argentina. We continue our adventure along the old, unpaved Ruta 40 along the Argentine Andes. Through stunning landscapes, we arrive at the nice village of Lago Las Posadas, situated in a splendid environment. About 350 km, almost all gravel roads.

First, we reach Lake Lago Viedma and the small village of El Chaltén, which crouches under the notorious granite towers Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. In the afternoon, if possible, optional hike to the viewpoint of Fitz Roy. About 270 km, partly gravel roads.

Back to the junction and continue on Ruta 40 on the way up to a high plateau, amazing views back to the mountains open up. We continue to the border to Chile and the Torres del Paine National Park. Overnight stay at an original Chilean Estancia where we will spend a cozy evening. About 250 km, of which 60 km are gravel roads.

Again heading south Villa Pehuelche continues on a windy road to Punta Arenas, and we pass a lagoon with flamingos and will visit the Otway Penguin Colony. About 300 km, of which 50 km are gravel roads.

In the morning we first drive through windy coastal regions and then via Tolhuin, Lake Fagnano, and over the Garibaldi Pass to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. To complete the journey to the end of the world, we drive a little further through Tierra del Fuego National Park until the road ends: the real end of the (civilized) world! In the evening we enjoy our well-deserved farewell dinner. About 200 km.