Trekking in the Patagonian Andes 4 (LONELY PLANET TREKKING IN THE PATAGONIAN ANDES)

For the last year I've been planning a trip to Chile and Patagonia. This book has helped me plan and organize and decide which areas I want to see. This book has been full of helpful information about all the different treks in this region, the difficulty rating, miles, average days specific trails will take, and great maps. Not only does the book give great info about specific treks, it also gives really great information for newer backpackers, such as a checklist of what you should bring on the trek, what kind of food to bring, how to use a compass, first aid info, etc. (Though you should know these things before you trek around Patagonia.) I give this book 5 stars.

The book gives good descriptions and maps of a large number of walks throughout Pantagonia. I was particularly interested in southern Pantagonia and was able to develop a better appreciation of the area and how "classic" walks there are related to each other. The color choices for the maps don't make too much sense (the land is light blue and the lakes are tan). Helpful equipment and other practical information. Overall, a worthwhile guide to help you get oriented and better understand what the treks require.

This book met and exceeded my expectations. This guide has considerably more information than i thought a guidebook would on hiking.

Only descriptive info, not so much about each trekking. It is ok to have a first impression and have the first guideline to the trip, but no more than this.

travelling the world for last 25 years , and lonely planet guides are one of my guides companions around the world congrats, keep the good job

This review is only based on the book's recommendations for the Fitz Roy area. While this guide may shine for other parts of Patagonia, the advice given is not the best (understatement) regarding: a) the trail from Poincenot to Piedra del Frailes is in poor state and a dangerous river crossing requiring serious rock scrambling skills is needed around Piedras Blancas - which will make any less than hardcore trekker cry and b) the Cerro Electrico lookout access has changed and the caretaker of the Piedras del Fraile refuge clearly stated "do NOT trust the Lonely Planet guide" but instead look at the local "Chalten Trekking Map" to find the right trail to the Cerro Electrico. Also, I must say that starting the trek from De Agostini is a LOT easier than from Rio Electrico: there's only one short steep uphill section vs. miles of uphill trails the other way round. So use that guide for general ideas only but do your detailed itinerary in El Chalten using local maps and advice.

Cool book!

Very useful as a present for a traveller trekking in Patagonia. Lots of good tips. What to take, where to go etc.

このガイドブックには、パタゴニア各地のトレッキングに関する情報が豊富に書かれています。各箇所別に、長くても20ページほどだったと思います。 私の場合は、チリのPaine国立公園のパイネサーキットとフィッツロイ＆セロトーレのコース計画（幕営ポイント、距離、時間、アクセス、持参するものについての注意点など）に役立てました。

Read this guide before doing the "W". Great tips; would love to add my own! Can't wait to try at least several of the other treks.

Beste Zusammenfassung die es je gab

Excellent and complete description of a few dozen of the best trails in this region that is absolutely stunning: the Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, one of the most beautiful regions of the world. The guide was very helpful on a recent trip (April 2014) for the region of Torres del Paine and El Chalten.

La guida è arrivata puntuale ed era esattamente nelle condizioni in cui veniva descritta (vale a dire, in buone condizioni) .