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Where to Walk Around Lake Yelcho

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🚶‍♂️ Walks and Trails

At Yelcho in Patagonia and its surroundings, we offer a variety of walks for all levels. From family-friendly trails within the property to more challenging excursions in the region’s national parks, each route provides a unique connection with Patagonia’s natural beauty.

🌿 On the Property

Trail to the Lago Yelcho Viewpoint
Starts at the hotel reception and passes through native forest, our vegetable garden, and open meadows, leading to a viewpoint with panoramic lake views.
⏱ Duration: 1 hour (round trip)
🥾 Difficulty: Easy

❄️ Ventisquero Yelcho – Corcovado National Park

Located 5 km from the hotel, this trail crosses Valdivian rainforest and leads to a viewpoint with a direct view of the glacier.
⏱ Duration: approx. 3 hours
🥾 Difficulty: Easy to moderate

🌲 Pumalín National Park – East Sector

About 20 km from the hotel, this protected area features two notable trails:
  • Ranita de Darwin
    • ⏱ Duration: 2 hours
      🥾 Difficulty: Moderate
  • Mirador Ventisquero Amarillo
    • ⏱ Duration: 3 to 5 hours (depending on how far you go)
      🥾 Difficulty: Easy to moderate

🌄 Pumalín National Park – West Sector

For those wanting to explore further, the west sector of Pumalín Park is at a greater distance from the hotel (requires your own vehicle or arranged transport), featuring three prominent walks:
  • Las Cascadas Trail
    • A forest walk culminating in a series of impressive waterfalls.
      ⏱ Duration: Variable, depending on pace
      🥾 Difficulty: Moderate to moderately hard
  • Alerce Milenario Trail
    • A short and accessible route to see one of the oldest trees on the planet.
      ⏱ Duration: approx. 1 hour
      🥾 Difficulty: Easy
  • Chaitén Volcano Trail
    • A challenging ascent rewarded with stunning views of the crater and surrounding area.
      ⏱ Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours (round trip)
      🥾 Difficulty: Hard

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