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{{Draft}}{{Trekking Chile}}{{Rutas Patrimoniales english}}==Season== ==Location== The Route is on Navarino Island, community of Cape Horn, province of Antarctica, which forms part of Region XII, The circuit starts south of Puerto Williams, the main settlement on Navarino Island. There are two ways of getting there:

==Season====Location==The Route is on Navarino Island,community From Puerto Williams to the La Cascada sector at the head of Cape Hornthe Róbalo valley, province Suinvolving 2.8 kilometers ofAntarcticagravel road. It’s a ten minute drive and 50 minute walk to SNUPIE 1. From Puerto Williams to the Ukika River, which forms part of Region XII3.5 kilometers along route Y–905,The circuit starts then branching south of Puerto Williamsalong a secondary road, the main settlement onNavarino Islandequivalent to about 50 minutes walking time to SNUPIE 1. There are two ways ofgetting there:

==Access=By car===

From Puerto Williams to the Ukika River,3Markers have been designed based on ones used in France.5 kilometers along route Y–905, thenbranching south along It is a secondary roadpioneering system renowned worldwide for its efficiency and simplicity and has been supplemented with SNUPIES,equivalent to about 50 minutes walkingtime to SNUPIE 1represented by Arabic numbers which at times accompany the markers indicating route and direction. Each number has its own meaning described in this Topoguide.<br>

Markers have been designedbased The circuit was signposted on ones used the field in Francetwo directions. It isa pioneering system renownedworldwide for its efficiency andsimplicity and One must bear in mind that this Route considers passing through part of the Dientes de Navarino circuit, so we recommend paying attention to the series of SNUPIES whose sequence has beensupplemented with SNUPIES,represented by Arabic numberswhich at times accompany altered to keep both routes separate and ensure that a hiker is guided in themarkers indicating route andright direction. Each number has its ownmeaning described in this Topoguide.<br>

The distance between signsvaries depending on the nature ofthe section. There are more of themin areas where the trail does not existor “Cape Horn-Lake Windhond” heritage route is not very clear41 kilometers long from start to finish. On the wholeIt takes 21 hours to walk,they are placed within a hiker’s fieldof visionin other words, 3 or 4 days travel time.<br>

The circuit was signposted It starts in the La Cascada sector and ends onthe field in two directionsUkika River next to the vehicular access road to Puerto Williams. One mustbear in mind that this Route considerspassing The trip takes you through part a typical habitat of the high Andean steppes. The impressive Dientesde Navarino circuitchain, so werecommend paying attention to theseries spectacular, unique view from the top of SNUPIES whose sequencehas been altered to keep both routesseparate Bettinelli mountain, part of the large southern plain of Navarino island, and ensure that Lake Windhond where a hiker isguided in the right directionshelter awaits hikers and fishing fans, stand out.<br>

The “Cape Horn-Lake Windhond”heritage route is 41 kilometers longfrom start to finish. It takes 21 hoursto walk, in other words, 3 or 4 daystravel time. <br>It starts in the La Cascada sectorand ends on the Ukika River next tothe vehicular access road to PuertoWilliams. The trip takes you througha typical habitat of the high Andeansteppes. The impressive Dientes deNavarino chain, the spectacular, uniqueview from the top of Bettinellimountain, part of the large southernplain of Navarino island, and LakeWindhond where a shelter awaitshikers and fishing fans, stand out.<br>Its connectivity with the Dientesde Navarino Circuit, and its shape inthe form of a “Y”, mean that there areseveral alternative hiking routes. Thecircuit consists of seven sections,defined in terms of their geographicalfeatures, the existence of suitable areasfor camping and pre-designed andmarked routes.<br>The circuit can be traveled in bothdirections, in other words, startingfrom the Ukika River valley or startingfrom the Róbalo River valley.<br>The first section runs from the LaCascada sector to el Salto lake andincludes SNUPIES 1 through 6. The second section forms part of theel Salto lake-Escondida lakesection of the Dientes de Navarinocircuit, which crosses the Dientespass and includes SNUPIES 11through 16 of that circuit. Thethird and fourth sections are theaccess routes to Windhond riverand lake respectively. Sections 5,6 and 7 are the route going norththrough the Windhond river valleyand all of the Ukika River.<br>In order to minimize levelsof difficulty of the route for lessexperienced hikers, werecommend considering thepossibility of only doing a part ofthe circuit (Puerto Williams- lakeWindhond, there and back alongthe Ukika and Windhond valleys),so as to avoid the more difficultparts which are in the Dientes deNavarino sector and the Bettinellimountain pass. Unstableatmospheric conditions producestrong winds that mayoccasionally delay the trip throughhigh areas. Thus, in light of howisolated the area is, notice mustbe given before setting off.<br>In order to avoid losing thetrail, we recommend adheringstrictly to indications given in thisTopoguide and using the Dientesde Navarino Circuit Topoguide asa backup.<br>

The section starts 2800 meters fromIn order to minimize levels of difficulty of the route for less experienced hikers, we recommend considering the possibility of only doing a part of the circuit (Puerto Williams- lake Windhond, in there and back along the La Cascadasection marked with SNUPIE 1Ukika and Windhond valleys),so as to avoid the more difficult parts which coincides with are in the start of theDientes de Navarino circuitsector and the Bettinelli mountain pass. Unstable atmospheric conditions produce strong winds that may occasionally delay the trip through high areas. Thus, in light of how isolated the area is, notice must be given before setting off.<br>

Two alternatives from thereIn order to avoid losing the trail,both clearly signposted withdirectional arrows and sign-associated colors. The first 470meters between la Cascada andSNUPIE 1 are common we recommend adhering strictly to bothcircuitsindications given in this Topoguide and using the Dientes de Navarino Circuit Topoguide as a backup.<br>

Alternative 2: Start along The section starts 2800 meters from Puerto Williams, in thefirst La Cascada section marked with SNUPIE 1, which coincides with the start of the Dientes deNavarino section, in other words,climb from SNUPIE 1 up Banderahill and from there to lake el Saltocircuit.<br>

If you have chosen alternative1Two alternatives from there, follow the visible blue signs whilewalking through beautiful forestson the bottom of Róbalo valley untilyou reach SNUPIE 2, painted on adead tree as you leave the forestboth clearly signposted with directional arrows and announcing an obvious changein vegetation from forest sign- associated colors. The first 470 meters between la Cascada and SNUPIE 1 are common to peatboth circuits.<br>

This sector is made up of threesuccessive peat bogs that continueAlternative 1: Along Róbalo valley, starting at SNUPIE 1 and from there continuing along the trail southwards towards el Salto lake (blue signs) along the bottom of the valley. Asyou advance, always staying to the valley opens outbefore you as you enter left of the first peatbog; you must cross river (except for the bed of astream that shows evident traces ofbeaver dams which have beendestroyed by floodsfinal climb).<br>

Beavers are mammals that livenext to rivers and lakes Alternative 2: Start along the first section of the Dientes de Navarino section, in forestedareasother words, climb from SNUPIE 1 up Bandera hill and this area is an ideal placefor them from there to live. Thus along theRoute you will frequently noticelarge dens and dikes that take uplarge areas and have ended upflooding and stripping forested areaslake el Salto.<br>

After crossing the bed of thissmall stream, If you have chosen alternative 1, follow the visible blue signstowards while walking through beautiful forests on the right (South) so bottom of Róbalo valley until you reach SNUPIE 2, painted on a dead tree as tocross you leave the peat bog lengthwise. Youthen enter another forest beforecrossing a second and announcing an obvious change in vegetation from forest to peat bog.<br>

A climb This sector is made up a slight slope in of three successive peat bogs that continue along theforest takes you to a clearing withseveral dead trees in wet groundbottom of the valley.To the right As you can see the northernend of Lake Grande with its outletadvance,and SNUPIE 3 marking theentrance to the second shelteredmeadow in the Róbalo valley isvisible at opens out before you as you enter the end of first peat bog; you must cross the clearingon the shore bed of the lake. You havereached SNUPIE 3, an ideal placeto rest or possibly camp. A trulymajestic landscape will entice youto stop and rest. If you light a fire,be careful stream that shows evident traces of the wind eddies thatbeaver dams which tend to occurhave been destroyed by floods.<br>

After SNUPIE 3, the routecontinues Beavers are mammals that live next to the leftrivers and lakes in forested areas, passesbetween a hill and this area is an ideal place for them to live. Thus along the side of thevalley Route you will frequently notice large dens and zigzags dikes that take up to a peculiar“black forest”. SNUPIE 4 ispainted on a tree in this surprisingspotlarge areas and have ended up flooding and stripping forested areas.<br>

Leaving After crossing the “black forest” assuddenly as it entered it, the routereturns to the luminosity bed of a highcanopy forest and zigzags until iteventually turns right onto firmthis small stream,clear, fairly grassy land withclumps of creepers. You arereaching the top of the hillseparating the sheltered meadowof Lake Grande and the one ofLake Palachinque, whereSNUPIE 5 is located. As you leave follow the forest, there is a rockyhillock to signs towards the right. It is well worthstepping off the trail for a fewmoments to climb (South) so as to cross the toppeat bog lengthwise. The all-encompassing view of the valley ismarvelousYou then enter another forest before crossing a second peat bog.<br>

SNUPIE 5 is painted on A climb up a stonemarker on slight slope in the forest takes you to a large rockclearing with several dead trees in wet ground. It marks To thesecond right you can see the northern end of Lake Grande with its outlet, and second SNUPIE 3 marking the entrance to last the second shelteredmeadow in the Róbalo valley. It is anexcellent point to check out visible at thecoming sectionsend of the clearing on the shore of the lake. As one lookstowards Lake PalachinqueYou have reached SNUPIE 3, one cansee an ideal place to the left the descent rest or possibly camp. A truly majestic landscape will entice you to stop and rest. If you light a fire, be careful of the riverwind eddies that feeds it and comes from Lake elSaltowhich tend to occur.<br>

After SNUPIE 53, one mustcontinue skirting Lake Palachinqueuntil one reaches the shore and thencontinue on for a few meters. Becareful not to miss the signpostedfork which climbs sharply up route continues to theleft. It runs through the forest for , passes between ashort stretch hill and then turns right tothe foot side of a clearing which has ariver running through the middle.Take care valley and zigzags up to cross it at the spotindicated by signs and then turn leftimmediately in a southern directionpeculiar “black forest”.There is a sharp climb up to the outletof Lake el Salto, where SNUPIE 64 is painted on a noticeable stonemarker on the western side of theoutlet of Lake el Saltotree in this surprising spot.<br>

There are suitable camping siteson Leaving the edge of “black forest” as suddenly as it entered it, the lakeroute returns to the luminosity of a high canopy forest and zigzags until it eventually turns right onto firm, althoughthey clear, fairly grassy land with clumps of creepers. You are not reaching the top of the hill separating the sheltered from meadow of Lake Grande and the windone of Lake Palachinque, where SNUPIE 5 is located.The wind and cliffs form As you leave the forest, there is a hemicyclearound rocky hillock to the lake and can cause violentwind eddiesright. It is well worth stepping off the trail for a few moments to climb to the top. The all- encompassing view of the valley is marvelous.<br>

Beavers working SNUPIE 5 is painted on a stone marker on a large rock. It marks the shoresof lake el Salto have left numerousremains of dead trees, which are idealfor lighting firessecond and second to last sheltered meadow in the valley. In spite of theselimitations, it It is a favorite camp sitefor Dientes de Navarino visitorsan excellent point to check out the coming sections. Ifthere is bad weatherAs one looks towards Lake Palachinque, it is anobligatory stopping place one can see to wait foran improvement in order the left the descent to cross theDientes passriver that feeds it and comes from Lake el Salto.<br>

After SNUPIE 5, one must continue skirting Lake Palachinque until one reaches the shore and then continue on for a few meters. Be careful not to miss the signposted fork which climbs sharply up to the left. It runs through the forest for a short stretch and then turns right to the foot of a clearing which has a river running through the middle. Take care to cross it at the spot indicated by signs and then turn left immediately in a southern direction. There are 4 alternatives fromthis point onwards:is a sharp climb up to the outlet of Lake el Salto, where SNUPIE 6 is painted on a noticeable stone marker on the western side of the outlet of Lake el Salto.<br>

1 Return to Puerto Williamsalong There are suitable camping sites on the same routeedge of the lake, although they are not sheltered from the wind. The wind and cliffs form a hemicycle around the lake and can cause violent wind eddies.<br>

2 Return to Puerto Williamsfollowing Beavers working on the Dientes de Navarinocircuit in the opposite direction, in other words, over Bandera hill,where you shores of lake el Salto have to be careful becausethe route is only signposted in onedirection and hikers moving in theother direction cannot see the signseasily. Finding the trail will not behardleft numerous remains of dead trees, since it visible on the ground,and, although the stone cairns which arenot marked, they stand out. Werecommend this route only ideal forexperienced walkers, since thissection has some steep slopeslighting fires. Infactspite of these limitations, one of the main advantages ofthe “Cascada-Lake el Salto” sectionit is precisely that a favorite camp site for Dientes de Navarino visitors. If there is bad weather, it is an alternativeobligatory stopping place to these steep slopeswait for an improvement in order to cross the Dientes pass.<br>

If you choose There are 4 alternatives from this secondalternative, you will move out fromSNUPIE 6 seeing a steep rocky slopeto the left (east) of the lake. You willhave to climb it from the end on theleft (north). You will then skirt themiddle part of forest of creepers toyour right and then turn 45 degreesto the left, just before the cliffs, tohead off in a northern direction.Continue on the same heading for 3hours, cutting across the slopegenerally just above the vegetationline until you reach the top ofBandera hill. You can enjoy amarvelous view of Puerto Williamsfrom the top of the hill. At that point,you turn left (west) following the stakesinto the forest and down to the valleybottom, where you retake SNUPIE 1and turn right to reach Cascada in 5minutes.onwards:<br>

3 If you decided 1 Return to camp at Lakeel Salto and visibility is good and youhave Puerto Williams along the time to spare, you can hikeup to the Dientes de Navarino. Thischain of mountains lies to thesouthwest and its series of sheermountain tops that rise to more than1000 meters are clearly visible. Thewhole sector between Lake el Saltoand the Dientes is suitable for walkingin the midst of imposing mountainlandscapes dominated by lakes, rockyslopes and sheltered meadows. This isone of the most amazing landscapeson the whole same route.<br>

4 You can retake 2 Return to Puerto Williams following the Dientes deNavarino circuit from Lake el Salto in the opposite direction, in other words, over Bandera hill, where you have tobe careful because the southern slope of route is only signposted in one direction and hikers moving in the Dientes pass(two hours hike from Lake el Salto)other direction cannot see the signs easily. Finding the trail will not be hard, since it visible on the ground,and then retake , although the next sections toreach Lake Windhond or continuealong stone cairns are not marked, they stand out. We recommend this route only for experienced walkers, since this section has some steep slopes. In fact, one of the Dientes de Navarino circuitmain advantages of the “Cascada-Lake el Salto” section is precisely that it is an alternative to these steep slopes.<br>

===Second segment===You start If you choose this section by skirting second alternative, you will move out from SNUPIE 6 seeing a steep rocky slope to theleft (east) shore of Lake el Saltothe lake. It isimportant You will have to mention that, climb it from this pointthe end onthe left (north). You will then skirt the middle part of forest of creepers to your right and then turn 45 degrees to the left, just before the cliffs, you start to retake head off in a northern direction. Continue on the Dientes deNavarino circuitsame heading for 3 hours, specifically part cutting across the slope generally just above the vegetation line until you reach the top of Bandera hill. You can enjoy a marvelous view of Puerto Williams from the top of theLake el Salto-Lake Escondida sectionhill.ThereforeAt that point, you turn left (west) following the proper numbering will beSNUPIES 11 stakes into the forest and down to the valley bottom, where you retake SNUPIE 1 and turn right to 16reach Cascada in 5 minutes.<BRbr>

One can see a rocky promontorysouth of the lake that falls sharply ontothe shore. You must take care becausethe right place 3 If you decided to start climbing camp at Lake el Salto and visibility is beforethis promontory, immediately to your left(SNUPIE N° 11). Follow good and you have the streamclosest time to the rocky promontoryspare,which runs along a steeply slopedravine. Continue you can hike up to the ravine Dientes de Navarino. This chain of mountains lies to thetop southwest and then turn left (east), followingthe natural course its series of a twisting littlevalley sheer mountain tops that continues on until itreaches a large plain (SNUPIE 12)rise to more than 1000 meters are clearly visible.Then cross The whole sector between Lake el Salto and the riverDientes is suitable for walking in the midst of imposing mountain landscapes dominated by lakes, climb right upa long grass rocky slopes and peat covered hillockthat rises up out sheltered meadows. This is one of the center of most amazing landscapes on theplain. Continue along the top of thehillock to a small rocky pass called“First Pass”, where a stream is bornwhole route.<BRbr>

After First Pass follow 4 You can retake thecourse of the stream Dientes de Navarino circuit from Lake el Salto to the entranceto a high valley (SNUPIE 13), whereyou will find snow even in summer.Follow southern slope of the valley to the left (east) ona 140º heading until you reachAustralia Dientes pass (SNUPIE 14two hours hike from Lake el Salto), markedby a large stone marker. Continue onalong and then retake the right-hand side of the lakeat the foot of Australia pass, butwithout dropping down next sections to its level.Take the route halfway down on aheading of 110º. This is a dangerouspass, especially when the ground iswet reach Lake Windhond or is covered by sheets of snow;always make sure that continue along the markersare clearly in sightDientes de Navarino circuit.<BRbr>

We start this section with theSNUPIE 1 marker which coincides withthe SNUPIE 16 marker of the Dientesde Navarino circuit. This marker lies One can see afew meters beyond the southern tip rocky promontory south ofthe third lake after that falls sharply onto the Dientes deNavarino passshore. There are two possibleroutes from You must take care because the right place to start climbing is before this point: a) Towards lakeWindhond promontory, immediately to your left (yellow markersSNUPIE N° 11) and b)Continue . Follow the stream closest to the rocky promontory, which runs along a steeply sloped ravine. Continue up the Dientes deNavarino circuit ravine to the top and then turn left (red markerseast),turning towards following the right natural course of a twisting little valley that continues on until it reaches a large plain (westSNUPIE 12). Then cross the river, climb right up a long grass and peat covered hillock that rises up out of the center of the plain. Continue along the top of the hillock to a small rocky pass called “First Pass”, where a stream is born.<brBR>

The same stone marker thatindicates After First Pass follow the course of the stream to the entrance to a high valley (SNUPIE 1 uses initials anddirectional arrows 13), where you will find snow even in summer. Follow the valley to point out thealternative routes:LW = towards left (east) on a 140º heading until you reach Australia pass (SNUPIE 14), marked by a large stone marker. Continue on along the right-hand side of the lake Windhondat the foot of Australia pass, but without dropping down to its level.CDN = continuation Take the route halfway down on a heading of Dientes deNavarino circuit110º.PW CDN = Puerto Williams alongDientes de Navarino circuit (in otherwordsThis is a dangerous pass, towards lake el Salto)especially when the ground is wet or is covered by sheets of snow; always make sure that the markers are clearly in sight.<brBR>

The signs with the initials “LW”You will reach Dientes pass,“CDN” and “PW CDN” are repeated50 meters past which looks southwards (SNUPIE 1 in all threefeasible directions15). Drop down through the valley that opens up on the other side of the pass, so as passing to preventany distracted hiker from setting offthe left (east) of the lakes. SNUPIE 16 is on the southern shore of the third lake (including the tiny one in the middle). So too is SNUPIE 1 of the section that leads towards lake Windhond and which indicates a fork in the wrong directionDientes de Navarino circuit.<brBR>

The following is someinformation to be kept in mind:• You will find suitable sites forcamping at 35 minutes and We start this section with the SNUPIE 1 hourand 10 minutes hike frommarker which coincides with the SNUPIE 2 and SNUPIE 3, beforebefore you get to Bettinellimountain16 marker of the Dientes de Navarino circuit. There are no otheralternatives for camping untilSNUPIE 10.•*If there is This marker lies a strong wind or heavyrain, bear in mind that they willincrease as you gain altitude.•*It’s about a 4 and a half hour hiketo SNUPIE 10 and few meters beyond the bottom southern tip ofthe Windhond valley and another1 and a half hours to third lake after the lakeWindhond shelterDientes de Navarino pass.•*If you have decided to continueon to There are two possible routes from this point: a) Towards lake Windhond, descendtowards the south following(yellow markers that are clearly visiblefrom each other. Further down on) and b) Continue along the eastern side of the valley thereis a clearly distinguishable seriesof beaver lakes which you mustskirt to the east. After a stonysector, you have to cross an areawith low bushes. Turn left Dientes de Navarino circuit (eastred markers)as you leave this area, crossingover about 50 meters of yellowyground until you reach a mediumhigh, not very thick wood. Turnturning towards the right and go down the slope untilyou reach an open space. SNUPIE2 is in this open space(west).<br>

SNUPIE 2 is located at thebottom of a small slope just beforeyou reach the northern end of thebeaver lakes The same stone marker that you could see fromindicates SNUPIE 1uses initials and directional arrows to point out the alternative routes: LW = towards lake Windhond. It is painted on an isolatedrockCDN = continuation of Dientes de Navarino circuit. It indicates a change of directionto the left PW CDN = Puerto Williams along Dientes de Navarino circuit (eastin other words, towards lake el Salto), the entrance to thewood and a camping alternative.<br>

Turn left and enter the wood.From this moment until you leave The signs with thewoodinitials “LW”, the trail is not marked on theground“CDN” and “PW CDN” are repeated 50 meters past SNUPIE 1 in all three feasible directions, so you have as to pay specialattention to reach a marker andvisually look for the next one. If youget lost, return immediately to theprevious one that you found and lookfor the next one again. Rememberthat the markers were set up so thatyou could see the next one prevent any distracted hiker from setting off in theone where you are, but that dependson the position of the hikerwrong direction.<br>

You will cross two rivers a fewmeters after SNUPIE 2When visibility is good, where thereare small camp sites that are not veryflat but which one can be used as a refugein case of bad weather or poorvisibilityeasily see the way up Bettinelli mountain. A large rock provides excellent shelter for lighting a fire.You will find dry firewood piled in agap under With binoculars, one can even distinguish the rockstone markers that lead to the top of that mountain. If you use anyIn order to climb to the top of Bettinelli mountain and continue on towards lake Windhond, we recommend checking weather conditions to see whether itis imperative that you replace it beforecontinuing your journeycovered in cloud. Access to the top of Bettinelli mountain is beyond the shelter of the forest and takes about two and half hours (from SNUPIES 3 to 5).<br>

Afterwards, still The following is some information to be kept in the wood, theroute turns right across the slope ofthe hill mind: • You will find suitable sites for a few camping at 35 minutes (parallel tothe lake)and 1 hour and 10 minutes hike from SNUPIE 2 and SNUPIE 3, before turning left andclimbing for a short distance. As before youleave the high forest, you will comeacross a large clearing of peat andgrassland in the last section in themiddle of the creepers. The beaverlake will once again be get to your rightBettinelli mountain.You will see a small clearing on theforest covered slope and you shouldhead there following the stakesThere are no other alternatives for camping until SNUPIE 10.<br>•

*If there is a strong wind or heavy rain, bear in mind that they will increase as you gain altitude. •*It’s about a 4 and a half hour hike to SNUPIE 3 lies at 10 and the upper endbottom of this clearing the Windhond valley and just before another 1 and a half hours to thelake Windhond shelter. •upper limit of *If you have decided to continue on to lake Windhond, descend towards the forestsouth following markers that are clearly visible from each other. It is paintedon a stake Further down on the bank eastern side of a stream, afew meters before the end valley there is a clearly distinguishable series of beaver lakes which you must skirt to the foresteast.It also indicates the last suitable placeAfter a stony sector, you have to camp before starting the cross an area with low bushes. Turn left (east) as you leave this area, crossingto Bettinelli mountainover about 50 meters of yellowy ground until you reach a medium high, not very thick wood. Turn right and go down the slope until you reach an open space. SNUPIE 2 is in this open space.<br>

Even though the ground SNUPIE 2 is notexactly flat, located at the area is well protectedfrom the wind and there is bottom of a streamnearbysmall slope just before you reach the northern end of the beaver lakes that you could see from SNUPIE 1. When visibility It is good, youwill have painted on an impressive view isolated rock. It indicates a change of direction to thesouthern slopes of left (east), the Dientes deNavarino mountain chainentrance to the wood and a camping alternative.<br>

After SNUPIE 3, continueclimbing Turn left and enter the wood. From this moment until you suddenly leave theforest and wood, the trail is not marked on the ground, so you have to pay special attention to reach a large area of stoneswith absolutely no vegetationmarker and visually look for the next one. Theline of stone markers takes If you get lost, return immediately to thetop of Bettinelli mountain. At firstcontinue straight ahead previous one that you found and slightlyto look for the right (Southeast)next one again. Shortly beforereaching the summit Remember that runs alongthe length of the eastern slope ofBettinelli mountain, the markers turnright (south), attacking were set up so that you could see the slope moredirectly. Once in next one from the upper reachesone where you will reach SNUPIE 4are, indicatedby a cairn of stones but that depends on the summit position ofBettinelli mountain. The summitprovides you with one of the mostamazing views in the whole journeyhiker.<br>

There is cliff on the eastern sideof You will cross two rivers a few meters after SNUPIE 4 generally covered by 2, where there are small camp sites that are not very flat but which can be used as acornice refuge in case of snowbad weather or poor visibility. Do not step on itbecause of A large rock provides excellent shelter for lighting a fire. You will find dry firewood piled in a gap under the risk of avalanchesrock. Ifthere you use any, it is a strong wind, be careful notto fall over and take care of things imperative that could be blown away (caps,gloves, even photographic cameras)you replace it before continuing your journey.<br>

You have to be very carefulindeed Afterwards, still in the next 400 meters.Crossing this sector with steep slopescan be dangerouswood, if visibility is pooror if there are strong windsthe route turns right across the slope of the hill for a few minutes (parallel to the lake), whichcan throw somebody off balancebefore turning left and climbing for a short distance. IfAs you suffer from vertigoleave the high forest, you must will come across a large clearing of peat and grassland in the last section in the middle of the creepers. The beaver lake will once again beaccompanied by somebody surerto your right. You will see a small clearing on the forest covered slope and you should head there following the stakes.<br>

SNUPIE 3 lies at the upper end of this clearing and just before the upper limit of the forest. It is painted on a very short stretch (about10 minutes). Don’t try to look for anyalternative route – there isn’t onestake on the bank of a stream, andit could mean taking unnecessary risksa few meters before the end of the forest.Markers are placed very close It also indicates the last suitable place to eachother, so follow them withoutdeviating from camp before starting the routecrossing to Bettinelli mountain.<br>

After SNUPIE 4Even though the ground is not exactly flat, turn slightlyright (southwest), following the lineof area is well protected from the cliff wind and the stone markersthere is a stream nearby.After a hundred meters or so on a flatarea that tends to drop gentlyWhen visibility is good, you will have an impressive view of the topsouthern slopes of the Dientes de Navarino mountain narrows towards theleft (south-southwest) and one canclearly see, on that same heading, asmall but deep depression that lookslike a crater and has one marker at itsnear end and two markers on its farend. Cross this “crater” along itsbottomchain.<br>

After the double markerSNUPIE 3,continue along the steep slope climbing untilyou reach suddenly leave the pass that can be seenbelowforest and reach a large area of stones with absolutely no vegetation. Crossing this short slope is The line of stone markers takes you to themost delicate part top of this stretchBettinelli mountain. Theground consists At first continue straight ahead and slightly to the right (Southeast). Shortly before reaching the summit that runs along the length of smallthe eastern slope of Bettinelli mountain, loose stonesthat occasionally cover smooth flatrock that can be quite slipperythe markers turn right (south), attacking the slope more directly. Youmust test each step as Once in the upper reaches you advance,especially if there is strong windwill reach SNUPIE 4, soas to not slide down indicated by a cairn of stones on the slopesummit of Bettinelli mountain. The summit provides you with one of the most amazing views in the whole journey.<br>

Descending this slope ends There is cliff on thefirst difficult part eastern side of the route and startsthe second one – a small pass SNUPIE 4 generallycovered by a cornice of snow. The ideaDo not step on it because of the risk of avalanches. If there is a strong wind, be careful not to cross towards the left (east) fall over andthen continue south following the lineof the valley devoid take care of vegetation things thatcan could be seen below the passblown away (caps, gloves, even photographic cameras).<br>

The small lake has You have to be circledon very careful indeed in the right, without getting close toitnext 400 meters. Bear in mind that it Crossing this sector with steep slopes can be coveredin snow in spring. The slope endsdangerous, andthe ground until the next SNUPIE if visibility isfirmpoor or if there are strong winds, fine stony ground that is pleasantto walk onwhich can throw somebody off balance. If you suffer from vertigo, you must be accompanied by somebody surer.<br>

In spite of the fact that the corniceof snow in the pass generallywithstands the weight of It is a hikervery short stretch (about 10 minutes). Don’t try to look for any alternative route – there isn’t one, onemust take normal precautions:and it could mean taking unnecessary risks. Markers are placed very close to each other, so follow them without deviating from the route.<br>

•*During After SNUPIE 4, turn slightly right (southwest), following the descent line of the slope beforereaching cornice, observe it carefullycliff and determine which part is firmerand easier to cross.•*Do not stop on the cornicestone markers.•*Use After a stick hundred meters or so on a flat area that tends to check drop gently, the depth top of thesnow.•*Make sure that a hiker has moved offmountain narrows towards the danger area left (the cornice itself south-southwest) andthe area immediately below it), beforethe next one starts the crossing. The stone markers below can beseen from the pass. Depending clearly see, on theslopethat same heading, amount a small but deep depression that looks like a crater and extent of snowaround, adapt the route down to theconditions has one marker at the timeits near end and two markers on its far end. It would beimpossible not to find the markers atthe Cross this “crater” along its bottom of the valley that mark theroute towards the right.<br>

Following After the valley to the right(South)double marker, you reach a second large, longlake that must be skirted on continue along the righthand side (west) steep slope until you reach itsoutlet. Cross the river just where it isborn (the shallowest spot, just a fewcentimeters of water), and turn right,quickly leaving the water course behindyou (notice the directional arrows onthe markers). A large plain pass that tendsto drop gently leads southwards to theedge of the forestcan be seen below. As you walk downCrossing this gentle short slope and look south youwill see a marvelous view of lakeWindhond, is the adjacent bay most delicate part of the samename which opens out onto Nassau bayandthis stretch. The ground consists of small, beyond, the Wollaston islandsloose stones that occasionally cover smooth flat rock that can be quite slippery.Further onYou must test each step as you advance, only 100 kilometers away,one can see mythical Cape Hornespecially if there is strong wind, so as to not slide down theend of the American continentslope.<br>

You continue until you reach Descending this slope ends theforest, where a stone marker indicatesfirst difficult part of the position route and starts the second one – a small pass generally covered by cornice of SNUPIE 5snow. A newlandscape begins to appear at this point.The purest expression of Andeandessert vegetation changes idea is to a beautifulforest cross towards the left (east) and then continue south following the line of more than 25 meter highNothofagus treesthe valley devoid of vegetation that can be seen below the pass.<br>

Immediately The small lake has to one side ofSNUPIE 5be circled on the right, there is large, clean areawithout getting close to it. Bear in mind that invites one to camp, but it can be carefulcovered in snow in spring. The slope ends,it is an area where guanacos come torub their backs on and the ground (as horsesdo) and it until the next SNUPIE is not advisable to set upcampfirm, since winds can pick upsuddenly and violently withoutwarning. It fine stony ground that is preferable pleasant to camp atthe bottom of the next slope. All ofthis, if you don’t plan walk on reaching lakeWindhond that same day.<br>

The entrance to In spite of the trail throughfact that the forest is a few meters fromSNUPIE 5. Continue along a naturalcorridor between creepers until youreach a sector with taller trees. Youmust follow cornice of snow in the markers carefullypass generally withstands the weight of a hiker,one must take normal precautions:<br> •since *During the trail in this section descent of the slope before reaching cornice, observe it carefully and determine which part is firmer and easier to cross. •*Do notevident stop on the groundcornice. You will notice•as you advance that the vegetationthickens gradually until you reachSNUPIE 6, painted on *Use a tree, whichindicates a change of direction stick to check thedepth of the snow. left •*Make sure that a hiker has moved off the danger area (east-southeast) the cornice itself and the start of asteeper area immediately below it), before the next one starts the crossing. The stone markers below can be seen from the pass. Depending on the slope , amount and extent of snow around, adapt the route down to the conditions at the time. It would be impossible not to find the markers at the bottom ofthe valley and river Windhond. If that mark theground is wet, take care not to slip asyou walkroute towards the right.<br>

There are two suitable places Following the valley tocamp when you reach the riverWindhond crossingright (South), if you can’t makeit to lake Windhond, which is about 1and reach a half hours walk away.Recommended sites are second large, long lake that must be skirted on your the rightas hand side (west) until you leave reach its outlet. Cross the forest, close to theriver just where it is born (look for the remains shallowest spot, just a few centimeters ofcampfireswater). You cross , and turn right, quickly leaving the river water course behind you (notice the directional arrows on alog the markers). A large plain that spans tends to drop gently leads southwards to the bed edge of the riverforest. Itis a decent size As you walk down this gentle slope and allows look south you to crosssafelywill see a marvelous view of lake Windhond, the adjacent bay of the same name which opens out onto Nassau bay and, beyond, the Wollaston islands. Further on, only 100 kilometers away, one can see mythical Cape Horn, the end of the American continent.<br>

Anybody who doesn’t feel safeYou continue until you reach the forest,or who suffers from vertigo, shouldcross without their rucksacks (where adestabilizing element) and withsomebody to take them by stone marker indicates the handposition of SNUPIE 5.If anybody absolutely refuses A new landscape begins to useappear at this perfectly safe “bridge”, then thereis a ford about fifteen minutes walk tothe south where one can cross the riverin about 30 to 40 cm of water (it’s theonly one in the area)point. Getting there ispretty hard because The purest expression of fallen trunks,and getting back on the other side Andean dessert vegetation changes to a beautiful forest ofthe river is no easiermore than 25 meter high Nothofagus trees.<br>

After crossing Immediately to one side of SNUPIE 5, there is large, clean area that invites one to camp, but be careful, it is an area where guanacos come to rub their backs on the riverground (as horses do) and it is not advisable to set up camp, skirt since winds can pick up suddenly and violently without warning. It is preferable to camp at thepeat bog on bottom of the right until next slope. All of this, if you reachSNUPIE 10don’t plan on reaching lake Windhond that same day.<br>

===Fourth segment===SNUPIE 10 The entrance to the trail through the forest is made up of severala few meters from SNUPIE 5. Continue along a natural corridor between creepers until you reach a sector with taller trees. You must follow the markers carefully, since the trail in this section is not evident on the ground. You will notice as you advance that the vegetation thickens gradually until you reach SNUPIE 6, painted on 3 trees close a tree, which indicates a change of direction toone another the left (east-southeast) and located in the middlestart of a small peat bog close steeper slope down to the river.They indicate a double change bottom ofdirection the valley and two alternative routes –towards lake river Windhond on a southerlyheading and towards Puerto Williams,on a generally northern heading along. If the Windhond and Ukika valleysground is wet, take care not to slip as you walk.<br>

Both options There are clearly visibleon markers displayed on trees two suitable places to camp when you reach the river Windhond crossing, if you can’t make it to lake Windhond, which is about 1 andaccompanied by inscriptions that say“LW” for “lake Windhond” and “PW”for “Puerto Williams”a half hours walk away. These markersRecommended sites are repeated about 50 meters beyondSNUPIE 10 in both directions on your right as you leave the forest, close toprevent any distracted hiker fromtaking the wrong routeriver (look for the remains of campfires). You cross the river on a log that spans the bed of the river. It is a decent size and allows you to cross safely.<br>

If you continue towards lakeWindhondAnybody who doesn’t feel safe, bear in mind that thenumerical order of the SNUPIEdecreases towards lake Windhondor who suffers from vertigo, inother words from 10 to 7. Turn rightshould cross without their rucksacks (southa destabilizing element) crossing the small peat bogafter SNUPIE 10 and enter with somebody to take them by the foresthand.After a short stretchIf anybody absolutely refuses to use this perfectly safe “bridge”, you will reachthe end of the forest and SNUPIE 9,painted on then there is a tree that also indicatesford about fifteen minutes walk to the start of a large longitudinal peatbog (on a north-south axis) that youhave to where one can cross to reach the lake. Severalstakes at the start indicate the heading,but these disappear river in the center about 30 to 40 cm of water (it’s thepeat bog and reappear at only one in the end.Continue walking south, keeping tothe right (westarea) of the center of thepeat bog. You will find a fairly largelake at the end Getting there is pretty hard because of this stretchfallen trunks, whichhas to be skirted and getting back on the right until youreach SNUPIE 8, located on a large,solitary tree that other side of the river is noticeably visible.This indicates the approach to theforest that leads to refuge Charles,close to lake Windhondno easier.<br>

This is a firm After crossing the river, skirt the peat bog that is easyto walk on. Every so often the mossSphagnum Magellanicum (often called“soft peat”) appears; it is easilyrecognizable because of its typicalhues which vary from white to red. Itis not dangerous in itself, but it is veryspongy. For easy walking and in orderto preserve this plant, we recommendthat right until you do not step on itreach SNUPIE 10.<br>

At the start SNUPIE 10 is made up of summer, several markers painted on 3 trees close to one another and located in the middle of a small peatbog becomes a privileged site forCaiquenes close to nestthe river. These nests cancommonly be found They indicate a double change of direction and two alternative routes – towards lake Windhond on the grounda southerly heading and towards Puerto Williams, sobe careful not to touch themon a generally northern heading along the Windhond and Ukika valleys.<br>

After SNUPIE 8, follow the slopeof the peat bog Both options are clearly visible on markers displayed on trees and accompanied by inscriptions that say “LW” for a few “lake Windhond” and “PW” for “Puerto Williams”. These markers are repeated about 50 meters beforeturning right and entering a short stretchof wood that leads beyond SNUPIE 10 in both directions to refuge Charles(SNUPIE 7). This refuge was built byprevent any distracted hiker from taking the “Charles” section of the marines onNovember 2nd 1962 and repaired bymarines in 2000, who left it in a betterstate of repairwrong route.<br>

It is 9 x 3 meter wooden buildingset on pillarsIf you continue towards lake Windhond, bear in mind that the numerical order of the SNUPIE decreases towards lake Windhond, in other words from 10 to 7. Its floor Turn right (south) crossing the small peat bog after SNUPIE 10 and walls aremade enter the forest. After a short stretch, you will reach the end of split logs the forest and its roof SNUPIE 9, painted on a tree that also indicates the start ofcorrugated galvanized iron sheets (zinc).It has a high table large longitudinal peat bog (like on a barnorth-south axis)that you have to cross to reach the lake. Several stakes at the start indicate the heading, 4 bunks,each with two beds, mattresses, andblankets but these disappear in a poor state the center of repair. It alsohas a “drum” (an empty metal fuel oroil drum with two horizontal divisionsinside the peat bog and two doors)reappear at the end. Continue walking south, which allows onekeeping to heat the refuge to a certain extent andcookright (west) of the center of the peat bog. People who have sheltered therehave left You will find a small amount fairly large lake at the end of pots andpans and crockerythis stretch, which is has to be skirted on the right until you reach SNUPIE 8, located on a blessingwhen one starts large, solitary tree that is noticeably visible. This indicates the approach to the forest that leads to refuge Charles, close to cooklake Windhond.<br>

There’s This is a broom and visitor’s bookfor when you leavefirm peat bog that is easy to walk on. Every so often the moss Sphagnum Magellanicum (often called “soft peat”) appears; it is easily recognizable because of its typical hues which vary from white to red. It is not dangerous in itself, but it is very spongy. For easy walking and don’t forget in order torestock firewood inside the refuge forfuture visitorspreserve this plant, we recommend that you do not step on it.<br>

There is ample space close to You will see several “peat holes”, as they are commonly called, as you cross therefuge peat bog. These are clear witnesses to pitch tents with water nearbyand shelter from the wind. Stumps markan area where helicopters can land inthe eternal war waged by peat bog that separates bogs against their main component – water (which makes up nearly 95% of the refugefrom composition of the lake about 150 meters eastmoss). You have to zigzag enough to avoid stepping in these holes, since they can be fairly deep.<br>

The lake cannot be seen from At therefuge. To do sostart of summer, you have to leave therefuge, turning left until you’re out ofthe forest and then head south about 400meters until you cross the peat bog. It isimportant becomes a privileged site for Caiquenes to mention that the refuge issomewhat hidden in the forest, so hikersshould memorize the route back to therefuge from the lakenest. For support youThese nests can make a flag consisting of a tall polewith a shirt tied to the top and stick incommonly be found on the ground at the entrance , so be careful not to the forestto mark the route to the cabintouch them.<br>

As a reward for this lengthyadventureAfter SNUPIE 8, we invite you to try your handat fishing. Those who have done sorecommend December and January. Themain catch is rainbow trout, which donot exceed 1000 grams on average. Sincefollow the slope of the wind is peat bog for a latent enemy, we recommendusing 12 to 26 gram spinners. It’s few meters before turning right and entering a 25minute walk towards the east from thecabin short stretch of wood that leads to fish from the sandy point thatjuts out into the adjoining bayrefuge Charles (SNUPIE 7). Youwill recognize it This refuge was built by the large number“Charles” section of dead trees around the beach. Thebottom marines on November 2nd 1962 and repaired by marines in 2000, who left it in a better state of the closest sectors to thecabin (river and river mouth included)is too dirty for good fishingrepair.<br>

It is important to stress that riverWindhond, which flows into the lakeclose to the cabin, is generally veryobstructed by fallen trees9 x 3 meter wooden building set on pillars. Its irregularwidth is more than 12 meters floor and itoften walls are made of split logs and its roof of corrugated galvanized iron sheets (zinc). It has pools a high table (like a bar), 4 bunks, each with two beds, mattresses, and blankets in a poor state of repair. It also has a “drum” (an empty metal fuel or oil drum with two horizontal divisions inside and two doors), which seem allows one to beexcellent for trout fishing. The visitors’book in heat the cabin mentions variousfishing expeditions that have caughtup refuge to 30 trout in a single daycertain extent and cook. People who have sheltered there have left a small amount of pots and pans and crockery, which is a blessing when one starts to cook.<br>

We have no record of fishermenfly fishing in the lakeThere’s a broom and visitor’s book for when you leave, but we presumethat, apart from and don’t forget to restock firewood inside the wind, there shouldbe no impedimentrefuge for future visitors.<br>

This section starts The lake cannot be seen from SNUPIE 7heading for SNUPIE 10 countingupwardsthe refuge. To do so, in other wordsyou have to leave the refuge, SNUPIE 7,8, 9, and 10. Take a right (east) onleaving turning left until you’re out of the refuge forest and continue then head south about 400 meters untilyou cross the forest and enter a largepeat bog. Turn left (north) until youcome upon a tall, isolated tree(SNUPIE 8). When visibility It is good,you can see important to mention that the far end of refuge is somewhat hidden in the peatbog from thereforest, as well as so hikers should memorize theentrance route back to the valley and refuge from the climbthrough the forest to Bettinellimountainlake. The start For support you can make a flag consisting of a tall pole with a shirt tied to the peat bogis marked with stakes which thenstop. Continue straight on until youcome upon top and stick in the stakes again ground at theend of entrance to the peat bog and reachSNUPIE 9, which marks forest to mark theentrance route to the woodcabin.<br>

After crossing the woodAs a reward for this lengthy adventure,follow we invite you to try your hand at fishing. Those who have done so recommend December and January. The main catch is rainbow trout, which do not exceed 1000 grams on average. Since the stakes that cross wind is a smallpeat bog until you reach latent enemy, we recommend using 12 to 26 gram spinners. It’s a smallstand 25 minute walk towards the east from the cabin to fish from the sandy point that juts out into the adjoining bay. You will recognize it by the large number of dead trees that divides around the peatbog into twobeach. This The bottom of the closest sectors to the cabin (river and river mouth included) is SNUPIE 10too dirty for good fishing.<br>

When walking It is important to stress that river Windhond, which flows into the route in thisdirectionlake close to the cabin, SNUPIE 10 is generally very obstructed by fallen trees. Its irregular width is more than 12 meters and it often has twoalternative routes:pools which seem to be excellent for trout fishing. The visitors’ book in the cabin mentions various fishing expeditions that have caught up to 30 trout in a single day.<br>

•*Continue straight on We have no record of fishermen fly fishing in the lake, but we presume that, apart from the wind, there should be no impediment. ===Fifth segment=== This section starts from SNUPIE 7 heading for SNUPIE 10 counting upwards, in other words, SNUPIE 7, 8, 9, and 10. Take agenerally northern direction right (east) on leaving the refuge and continue untilyou reach Puerto Williams alongcross the Windhond forest and Ukika valleysenter a large peat bog.*Turn left (westnorth) until you come upon a tall, isolated tree (SNUPIE 8). When visibility is good, you can see the far end of the peat bog from there, as well as the entrance to advancetowards Bettinelli mountain the valley andthen reach the Dientes deNavarino circuit on climb through the southernslope of the Dientes passforest to Bettinelli mountain.The markers are repeated about50 meters after SNUPIE 10 in bothdirections start of the peat bog is marked with stakes which then stop. Continue straight on until you come upon the inscriptions“CDN” (= Dientes de Navarinocircuit) stakes again at the end of the peat bog and “PW” (= PuertoWilliams)reach SNUPIE 9, so as which marks the entrance to prevent anydistracted hiker from taking a wrongturnthe wood.<br>

After SNUPIE 10crossing the wood, turn slightlyto follow the right to stakes that cross the a small peat bog andcross until you reach a small river crossing over abeaver dam so as to reach the sidestand of trees that divides the slope of the valley and thewood. Turn left (north) immediately,so as to follow the course of thevalley along the lower reaches of itseastern slope, always remaining inthe wood or just outside it. Thenthere will be a short stretch over asoft peat bog, after which the trailturns sharply to the right (east) andruns into the wood againtwo. The slopesteepens as you move back in thedirection of the valley, but this timeon the upper part of the slope. Itgradually becomes less steep andthe wood suddenly clears. The viewthrough the trees shows you whythe direction changed and why youhad to climb: the river formed anarrow meander that had to beskirted by climbing above itThis is SNUPIE 10.<br>

Follow When walking the stakes keeping tothe eastern side of the riverroute in this direction, crossingSNUPIE 10 has two alternative routes:<br> •successively over meadows, peatbogs, scrubland and small woods,getting continually closer to thecenter of the valley and riverWindhond *Continue straight on in a generally northern direction until you reach SNUPIE11, painted on a very noticeable largetree on Puerto Williams along the edge of the riverWindhond and Ukika valleys. Thisshows you *Turn left (west) to advance towards Bettinelli mountain and then reach the best place to cross. Amarker Dientes de Navarino circuit on the bank southern slope of the rivershortly beyond Dientes pass. The markers are repeated about 50 meters after SNUPIE 11 shows10 in both directions with the location of the ford inscriptions “CDN” (the only onein this sector of the valley= Dientes de Navarino circuit) and “PW” (= Puerto Williams), whereyou can cross the river in water thatis 10 cm deepso as to prevent any distracted hiker from taking a wrong turn.<br>

Starting from After SNUPIE 10, turn slightly to the right to cross the peat bog and cross a small river crossingat SNUPIE 11over a beaver dam so as to reach the side of the slope of the valley and the wood. Turn left (north) immediately, you continue so as to follow the course of the valley alongthe left lower reaches of its eastern slope, always remaining in the wood or just outside it. Then there will be a short stretch over a soft peat bog, after which the trail turns sharply to the right (westeast) side and runs into the wood again. The slope steepens as you move back in the direction of the river valley, but this time on the upper part of the slope. It gradually becomes less steep and the wood suddenly clears. The view through the trees shows you why the direction changed and why you had to itsheadwaters close climb: the river formed a narrow meander that had to Alinghi passbe skirted by climbing above it.<br>

Shortly after SNUPIE 11, youcan enjoy a clear view of Follow the valleystakes keeping to the north from eastern side of the summit of thismodest hill river, crossing successively over meadows, peat bogs, scrubland and a good angle small woods, getting continually closer to seewhere this circuit’s route continues,especially in the sector where center of thevalley narrows visibly (level withand river Windhond until you reach SNUPIE 11, painted on a very noticeable large tree on the edge of the highest hill river. This shows you the best place to cross. A marker on the eastern slopebank of the valley). There river shortly beyond SNUPIE 11 shows the location of the ford (the only one can see aprominent hill in the lowest,narrowest part this sector of the valley. Theformer Beaucheff refuge, a goodplace to camp), where you can cross the river in water that is just before the hill.The route continues zigzaggingbetween clumps of peat, shrubs orsmall woods, often withwaterlogged ground, until you reachSNUPIE 1210 cm deep.<br>

This is a section that passesthrough forest and peat bogs. It startsat Shortly after SNUPIE 1211, painted on you can enjoy a tree a fewmeters past clear view of the former Beaucheff refuge.It is valley to the north from the summit of this modest hill and a possible camp site good angle to see where this circuit’s route continues, especially in the middleof sector where the wood, between river Windhondand valley narrows visibly (level with the start of highest hill on the western eastern slope of thevalley). It is relatively sheltered fromthe wind (but there tend to be currentsof air that There one can form wind eddies). Youwill come upon see a prominent hill in the remains lowest, narrowest part of thevalley. The former Beaucheff refuge. Unfortunately,during a snowstorm in 1995good place to camp, is just before theweight of the snow broke the roof andpart of the wallshill. There are severalsites to camp in close to the ruins The route continues zigzagging between clumps ofthe refugepeat, shrubs or small woods, often with waterlogged ground, until you reach SNUPIE 12.<br>

Important recommendation: It This isessential a section that loose sheets passes through forest and peat bogs. It starts at SNUPIE 12, painted on a tree a few meters past the former Beaucheff refuge. It is a possible camp site in the middle of zincshould be firmly held down usingheavy logs the wood, between river Windhond and the start of the western slope of the valley. It is relatively sheltered from the wind (but there tend to prevent them flying offbe currents of air that can form wind eddies). You will come upon the remains of the Beaucheff refuge. Unfortunately, during a snowstorm in 1995, the wind weight of the snow broke the roof and seriously hurtingsomebodypart of the walls. There are several sites to camp in close to the ruins of the refuge.<br>

The hill obstructing We suggest that you replace firewood for the bottomnext occupants of the valley place. It is on not easy to find firewood in the other side ofarea close to the valley. You can reach refuge; one has to go about 150 meters south into the top inhalf an hour forest and enjoy a magnificentview of the valley and its mountainsThe only difficulty lies in crossing return following your tracks. On no account use theriver (generally about 25 cm pieces of water)broken cabin.This hike There is particularly recommendedat sunset a project to enjoy rebuild the play of light andrefuge using the last rays of sunset over theimposing hill opposite the refuge.Condors and eagles fly around thissame hilltimber.<br>

After SNUPIE 12, leave theforest towards the river and turn left.The stakes marking the ascent to therocky summits Important recommendation: It is essential that have loose sheets of zinc should be firmly held down using heavy logs to be climbedprevent them flying off in order to avoid the deep canyon thatthe river forms here can be clearlyseen from the river bankwind and seriously hurting somebody.<br>

We recommend that you followThe hill obstructing the stakes carefully and do not try towalk along other trails that can be seenin bottom of the midst valley is on the other side of the creepersvalley. Theselead towards You can reach the bottom top in half an hour and enjoy a magnificent view of the canyoncut by valley and its mountains The only difficulty lies in crossing the river(generally about 25 cm of water). The descent This hike isdangerous because of particularly recommended at sunset to enjoy the steep slopeplay of light and slippery ground, which can put ahiker in a dangerous situation at aplace where the river is a fast-flowingtorrentlast rays of sunset over the imposing hill opposite the refuge. Condors and eagles fly around this same hill.<br>

After crossing this hillSNUPIE 12, a shortsteep descent leads to a narrow rockypass between leave the forest towards the river and a cliffturn left. Youthen need The stakes marking the ascent to cross a small tributary ofthe river Windhond, from where youcan see a large plain rocky summits that leads have to theclimb be climbed in order to avoid the Alinghi pass, alwayskeeping deep canyon that the river Windhond on yourleft (west)forms here can be clearly seen from the river bank.<br>

There is a large lake at We recommend that you follow the end ofthe plain stakes carefully and do not try to walk along other trails that must can be skirted on seen in the left(west) until you reach midst of the northern shorewhere SNUPIE 13 is located in a narrowpass that runs forcibly between creepers. These lead towards the bottom of thewater and a small cliffcanyon cut by the river. It The descent is painted ona stake and marks the start dangerous because of the Alinghipass steep slope and slippery ground, which can put a change of direction to hiker in a dangerous situation at a place where theleft (north)river is a fast-flowing torrent.<br>

Follow After crossing this hill, a short steep descent leads to a narrow rocky pass between the natural course of thevalley keeping to your left (west)river and a cliff. Youwill then reach need to cross a small tributary of the Alinghi pass andSNUPIE 14river Windhond, which marks from where you can see a large plain that leads to the top ofclimb to the Alinghi pass and the start of theUkika valley, which will take youeventually to always keeping the Beagle channel andPuerto Williamsriver Windhond on your left (west).<br>

From the Alinghi pass, youdescend towards the Ukika valley whichopens up There is a large lake at the foot end of the pass andturns at first to plain that must be skirted on the right, left (west) until you reachthe Beagle channel. Remember thefollowing recommendation northern shore where SNUPIE 13 is located in order toreach a narrow pass that runs forcibly between the plain at water and a small cliff. It is painted on a stake and marks the end start of the valley(which still cannot be seen from theAlinghi pass): “Walk down the stairsand stick to the right a change of the river andthe lakes”. “Stairs” represents the wayin which you descend along the Ukikavalley from the Alinghi pass direction to SNUPIE15, in other words, Alinghi pass, descent,flat area, descent alongside the waterfall,flat area, descent, flat area whereSNUPIE 15 is locatedleft (north).<br>

The lake below Follow the natural course of the valley keeping to your left (west). You will then reach the Alinghi pass is one and SNUPIE 14, which marks the top ofthe main sources Alinghi pass and the start of the river Ukikavalley,which outflows into will take you eventually to the Beagle channelclose to and Puerto Williams. The circuitmostly follows the course of the river,skirting all the lakes on the right (east).<br>

When you reach SNUPIE 14From the Alinghi pass, turnyou descend towards the Ukika valley which opens up at the foot of the pass and turns at first to the right and then , until you reach the Beagle channel. Remember the following recommendation in order to reach the plain at the end of the valley (next markerwhich still cannot be seen from the Alinghi pass)to : “Walk down the left stairs and stick to start the first descent,crossing parts right of low scrublandthe river and the lakes”. Skirt“Stairs” represents the lake on way in which you descend along the right and climb a small,long pampa Ukika valley from the Alinghi pass to a small SNUPIE 15, in other words, Alinghi pass. End of firstplain or , descent, flat area, descent alongside the waterfall, flat area, descent, flat area where SNUPIE 15 is located.<br>

Then continue along a narrow The lake below the passin is one of the midst main sources of a low forest the river Ukika, which leadsto a short, steep descent along a tinyvalley where one can see outflows into thedestruction caused by the beavers. Youhave Beagle channel close to cross this valley and climb upone of its short slopes towards the leftPuerto Williams.Climb down again through a wooduntil you reach The circuit mostly follows the second plain aftercourse of the pass. Skirt river, skirting all the lake lakes on the right-hand side until you reach its outlet.End of second plain or flat area(east).<br>

Follow When you reach SNUPIE 14, turn first to the stakes right and then (next marker) to the easternbank of the river in the midst of creepertype vegetation. There is a magnificentwaterfall left to one side of start the next first descent,but it can only be seen from the bottomcrossing parts of low scrubland.The trail follows Skirt the course of lake on thewaterfall before moving away from ita little right and entering climb a tall forest whereit gradually turns small, long pampa to the left (it crossesa stream). Upon exiting the forest,follow the stakes along a large, softpeat bog until you come upon a smallpass. End of the third first plain or flat area.At its end, a descent through the forestleads finally to the bottom of the Ukikavalley. After a short stretch whichcrosses the peat bog to the right andreaches the edge of the wood, youhave to continue along the edge of thewood until you reach SNUPIE 15.<br>

2 or 3 tents may be pitched on thesmall plain surrounding the SNUPIE.There 15 is no shelter from painted on a tree at the wind orrainsite called “Las Marcas de Mansilla”. The forest nearby is not suitablefor camping, because It indicates the ground iswaterlogged and because start of theslope. If necessary, check about 60m inside final plain of the forestUkika valley and a place for camping.<br>

The River Ukika, whichcrosses 2 or 3 tents may be pitched on the large peaty small plain, formsseveral lakes of different sizessurrounding the SNUPIE. There is no shelter from the wind or rain. Thebeavers’ work forest nearby is evident everywhereand it not suitable for camping, because the ground is a great place to observethemwaterlogged and because of the slope. If necessary, check about 60 m inside the forest.<br>

After SNUPIE 15The River Ukika, skirt which crosses thelake sector on the rightlarge peaty plain, crossing asector forms several lakes of peat mixed with jonquildifferent sizes.Stakes mark the route to the rightuntil a short climb through low trees,which leads to a higher plain withsimilar ground to the previous peatbog, but now full of obstaclescaused by the The beavers’ work. Stakesis evident everywhere and markers on dead trees guidehikers between small lakes beforeturning right and climbing parallelto it is a stream on a spit of peat bogsurrounded by forest. At the endof the peat bog, you have great place to entera very dense forest along acomfortable trailobserve them. After a slightascent, the ground drops again andthe dense forest gradually changesinto an impressive forest of tall treesthat form what could be describedas a natural cathedral<br>

Leaving After SNUPIE 15, skirt the forestlake sector on the right, you crosspart crossing a sector of peat mixed with jonquil. Stakes mark the route to the right until a large short climb through low trees, which leads to a higher plain with similar ground to the previous peat bog keeping to, but now full of obstacles caused by the beavers’ work. Stakes and markers on dead trees guide hikers between small lakes before turning right edge and following climbing parallel to a stream on a spit of peat bog surrounded by forest. At thecourse end of the riverpeat bog, until you reachSNUPIE 16have to enter a very dense forest along a comfortable trail.After a slight ascent, the ground drops again and the dense forest gradually changes into an impressive forest of tall trees that form what could be described as a natural cathedral<br>

SNUPIE 16 is on a stake onLeaving the right-hand side (east) forest, you cross part of thea large peat bog, near keeping to the river bank. Itindicates a change of direction. Youturn right edge and take advantage following the course ofthe ford to easily cross the riverUkika, until you reach SNUPIE 16.<br>

Given the width of the riverbed (without much water insummer), two SNUPIE 16 wereplaced, one is on a stake on either bank the right-hand side (about40 meters aparteast)of the peat bog, so that near theindications included with theSNUPIE may be clearly understoodby any hiker doing the circuit inthe opposite river bank. It indicates a change of direction to theSNUPIE numbering. Once on theother side You turn right and take advantage of the ford to easily cross the river, enter theforest and turn left 50 meters laterUkika.<br>

A trail that is generally visibleon Given the ground width of the river bed (markers always helpif without much water in doubtsummer) zigzags through the forest,following two SNUPIE 16 were placed, one on either bank (about 40 meters apart), so that the course of indications included with the valley untilSNUPIE 17, sticking may be clearly understood by any hiker doing the circuit in the opposite direction to the easternSNUPIE numbering. Once on the other side of the River Ukika. At the endriver,enter the forest clears and opens up into anold, abandoned track for vehicles nowcovered in grass. Follow it, crossingthe river and, after about 300 turn left 50 meters,you will reach a gravel road whereSNUPIE 17 is locatedlater.<br>

A trail that is generally visible on the ground (markers always help if in doubt) zigzags through the forest, following the course of the valley until SNUPIE 17, sticking to the eastern side of the River Ukika. At the end, the forest clears and opens up into an old, abandoned track for vehicles now covered in grass. Follow it, crossing the river and, after about 300 meters, you will reach a gravel road where SNUPIE 17 is located.<br>  SNUPIE 17 is painted on a sheetof iron and indicates that you are closeto Puerto Williams. Turn left atSNUPIE 17 and follow the road. Aftera few hundred meters, you will comeacross another road. Turn right (DONOT cross the river) and follow thatroad. The same road skirts themunicipal dump (a metal fence andodors indicate its presence), zigzaggingin a generally northern direction untilit finally reaches the Beagle channelafter several bends on its way down.At the end of a large straight that cutsthrough the slope to the sea, you willreach the coast road, with Villa Ukikain sight. Continue until you finallyreach Puerto Williams.<br> ==Recommendations==  {{Topoguide|07}}

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