Ruta De Los Pioneros
A 55-mile point-to-point route in Aysén, Chile.
- 54.8 mi
- one way
- 5,530 ft
- climb
- 4,174 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Ruta De Los Pioneros is a 55-mile point-to-point route in Aysén, Chile. It runs between about 1,580 ft and 4,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,530 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Villa O'Higgins, about 22 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Campanario. Salto Pérez and Salto Chico are within about 3 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruta De Los Pioneros for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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