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==Season==
==Access==
Northern Icefield Patrimonial Road: Tortel
Cove, is located in Tortel commune, XI
region, Aysen. This route starts at Tortel
Cove, communal capital, 459 km. southeast
from Coyhaique, regional capital, 128 km.
from Capitan Prat province, Cochrane. The
circuit includes the mouth of Baker river,
Steffen fiord and the valley of Huemules
river until finally arriving to Steffen glacier,
the most southern glacier of the North
Icefield.
===By car===
In order to get to Tortel Cove, from
Coyhaique, take southern longitudinal
main road 7 south direction, passing Cerro
Castillo National Reserve over paved road
in good conditions for 98 km. You will then
pass the valleys of Ibañez and Murta rivers
over gravel road. Continue along the
western shore of General Carrera lake and
the first spurs of North Icefields until
Cochrane city.
From Cochrane and along main road 7,
parallel to Baker river, continue up to km.
103. From there, take the exit that continues
along the south bank of Baker river, 25 km.
until you come to the end of the car road in
the parking area of Tortel Cove. This is where
the main entrance to the village is located,
next to the tourist information office and
the information signpost of this road.
===Public transport===
'''Bus and hitchiking'''
PENDANT
'''By Air'''
Tortel Cove counts with an airdrome next
to Baker river for anyone wishing to arrive
by air. There are regular weekly flights all
year round as well as charter flights from
Cochrane with connection to Coyhaique
city.
==Route description==
==Recommendations==
