Difficulty: Difficult
Duration: 7 hours
Distance: 18 kms (round trip)
Climb: 871 meters
Access: Pitreño (4WD)
The Sky Trail will take you above a sea of clouds, to an altitude of more than 1,300 meters. The route connects Altas Cumbres (High Peaks) — the highest lookout in the park — to Pitreño Lagoon by means of a remarkable path through lovely forests of lenga beech and Dombey’s beech, with impacting views of Ranco Lake, the Caulle Range and different volcanoes in North Patagonia. This zone shelters animals like the puma, the vizcacha and the condor. You can walk the full, 18-km trail or opt for a shorter segment of just 14 km.
A privately protected natural reserve
Parque Futangue is a privately protected natural reserve in southern Chile, located in the Andes near Lake Ranco. It preserves vast areas of temperate rainforest, volcanic landscapes, rivers, and native wildlife, including endangered species. Its importance for conservation lies in protecting biodiversity, restoring degraded ecosystems, and promoting sustainable tourism. The park also supports scientific research and environmental education, helping people understand fragile ecosystems. By maintaining native forests and watersheds, it contributes to climate regulation and water conservation. Parque Futangue stands as a model of how private initiatives can complement public efforts in safeguarding nature.
