Hiking Helmer’s route
Hiking Helmer’s route
Hiking to Benítez hill following Helmer’s route. 7km through centennial Lengas forest from the Milodon cave to Laguna Sofia lookout.
4 hours
Duration
Moderate
Difficulty
8:00 Y 14:00
Departure
All year
Availability
7 Km
Distance
Hiking Helmer’s route
ITINERARY:
Pick up in your hotel and ride to Estancia Ernesto Helmer (27km). You will meet your guide and after a short briefing including safety protocols you start hiking this private property. The trail will wind and climb through centennial Lengas trees, curious geological formations, old Indian paintings, condor nests and small caves util you reach the Laguna Sofia lookout for an impressive view of the Laguna and surroundings. Returning by the Milodon cave where remains of old Pleistocene fauna were discovered. It is possible to encounter orchideas, different types of birds including crested caracaras, the black chested eagle, owls and the peregrine falcons among manies
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Guide
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Transportation from Puerto Natales
NOT INCLUDED
RECOMENDATIONS
- Warm wáter resistant clothes
- Hiking shoes, gloves and cap
- No suitable for those affected by vértigo on the Laguna Sofia lookout.
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