Castillo Mountain trekking route

Day 1. Coyhaique -Cerro Castillo National Reserve
Depart from Coyhaique by automobile to get to the starting point "Las Orquetas Grandes", in the Cerro Castillo National Reserve.
Stage 1, consists of an easy 5 to 6 hour hike, with a slight upward incline throughout the La Lima River Valley where we will reach a view of the glaciers and sharp mountain peaks. Set up camp by the Turbio River.

Day 2. Cerro Castillo National Reserve
Stage 2 involves a 5 or 6 hour hike with more prominent uphills through the forest. We will cross rocky areas where the glacier dragged along rocks all the way to Peñón Pass. Continuing on the trail surrounded by numerous cascades we will arrive to El Bosque stream where we will have to wade through. Camping in the forest by the river.

Day 3. Cerro Castillo National Reserve
In stage 3, which will last about 6 to 7 hours, we will hike up and downhill throughout the El Bosque river valley to reach the Grande Lagoon at the foot of the tall, rocky walls of the Mountain. Set up camp. Hopefully, there will be time to take a walk to visit the icy areas.

Day 4. Cerro Castillo National Reserve - Coyhaique
Stage 4, 4 to 5 hours long, involves a descent through the Parada river valley or in El Bosque valley until we arrive to a road where there will be transportation waiting for us. Return to Coyhaique.

Tour includes
All transportation.
Full board.
Mountain Guide.
Tent and Camping equipment.

Each passenger should consider taking along the following articles of clothing on the excursions:
Clothing for cold days (parka, fleece, hat)
Clothing for warmer days (windbreaker, shirt)
Hiking shoes.
Sunglasses with UV filter.
Sleeping bag.

NOTE: We  reserve the right to alter, change or omit any part of the itinerary and to modify the tour departure and arrival schedules, without advance notice.