A minimalistic poster that shows the Carretera Austral route in Patagonia, Chile. It also includes important statistics about the route, shown at the bottom, such as distance, highest point, and elevation gain. About the Carretera Austral The Carretera Austral is one of Chile’s most spectacular long-distance routes, extending approximately 1,247 km from Puerto Montt to Villa O’Higgins. It traverses remote Patagonian landscapes, including temperate rainforests, fjords, glaciers, rivers, and rugged mountains. Much of the route remains unpaved, making it a demanding yet highly rewarding cycling and bikepacking journey. The route passes through several protected areas and offers access to some of Patagonia’s most remarkable natural scenery. Statistics About the Carretera Austral Start point: Puerto Montt, Chile End point: Villa O’Higgins, Chile Total distance: 1247 km / 775 miles Highest point: 1120 m / 3675 ft - Portezuelo Ibáñez Elevation gain: 18,900 m / 62,008 ft