The journey to get to this hidden trek in Chilean Patagonia is an adventure in its own right. The lack of trail marking means some sections of the trek requires some free-styling and guesswork, but the rewards are huge. I took this adventure with a great friend at Christmas time, needless to say it was a far cry from the warmth of my family in Australia.

This trip was intended to be four days and three nights, but due to weather the last night was cut short. Pictures and video below.

 

Adventure video: Patagonia’s secret trek.

Working towards the mountains on day one.

Working towards the mountains on day one.

View up through the mountain pass.

View up through the mountain pass on day two.

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Looking down the valley in Chilean Patagonia.

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Trekking through Patagonia at the start of day three.

Weather being atmospheric.

Weather being atmospheric.

The campsite.

The campsite.

Glacier sitting atop a cliff.

Glacier sitting atop a cliff.

Insane blue lake.

Insane blue lake.

Weather turning.

Weather turning…

Time to go..

Time to go..

Epic view of the valley near Cerro Castillo.

Epic view of the valley near Cerro Castillo.

We agreed we should go now..

We agreed we should go now..

If you want to try and find this place the town you want is Coyhaique in Chile. Good luck!

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