Carretera Austral (Ruta 7 Northern Fjord Sector)
The holy grail of South American adventure touring. Carved through pristine temperate Patagonian rainforests, fjords, and hanging glaciers. Incorporates roll-on roll-off ocean ferry crossings across Reloncaví Estuary, winds beneath smoking volcanoes, and crosses turquoise glacial rivers in Pumalín National Park.
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An authentic, unspoiled 19th-century Lowcountry fishing hamlet nestled deep inside the Francis Marion National Forest on Jeremy Creek. Home to South Carolina's premier working shrimp fleet, completely untouched by mass tourism. T.W. Graham is an authentic former general store turned seafood sanctuary.
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How many curves and miles is Carretera Austral (Ruta 7 Northern Fjord Sector)? ▼
Carretera Austral (Ruta 7 Northern Fjord Sector) spans 145 miles and packs approximately 310 curves (2.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 0 ft - 2,100 ft (Patagonian Fjords) and technical rating 8.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Puerto Montt Fjord Gateway, Chile (Latitude -41.4693, Longitude -72.9424) and finishes at Chaitén / Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, Chile (Latitude -42.9234, Longitude -72.7089).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.