Cerro Castillo Unfolded: Wild Routes and Wilderness on Chile's Secret Trek

By MARY M. SLESSOR

Tucked away in the remote Ays n Region of southern Chile lies a landscape few have walked and even fewer have understood: Cerro Castillo. Towering basalt spires, ice-fed lagoons, and windswept valleys define this rugged wilderness-accessible only to those willing to veer off the beaten Carretera Austral. In Cerro Castillo Unfolded, trekkers, dreamers, and outdoor lovers will find not just a trail guide, but a vivid narrative of adventure through one of South America's most underrated hiking destinations.
This comprehensive hiking guide explores: The full Cerro Castillo Traverse, from Las Horquetas to Villa Cerro CastilloLesser-known trails and alpine lakes near Coyhaique and Puerto R o TranquiloPlanning strategies for weather, logistics, permits, and transportationMaps, campsites, GPS tips, and safety considerationsTrail town info, gear checklists, local Spanish phrases, and Patagonian wildlifeWhether you're a long-distance trekker or a first-time explorer, this book offers the clarity, context, and confidence to walk into the wild Chilean south-and come back transformed.
"This is Patagonia stripped to its wild bones-just trails, wind, and the mountains to guide you."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLCNZC7W
• ISBN13: 9798296652355
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"