After crossing the breathtaking Atacama Desert to witness one of the rarest optical-astronomical events of recent years (the Solar Eclipse) and reaching the most mysterious and fascinating island on Earth (Easter Island), our Ele4x4 is now ready to face the final, yet equally thrilling, stage of her incredible journey with Svalbard Islands: Patagonia!
AN ADVENTURE FIT FOR SVALBARD ISLANDS!
When embarking on a journey, it’s essential to prepare for the various temperatures along the way and equip yourself with everything necessary for comfort and movement. During this 18-day itinerary that has allowed us to admire Chile's beauties from north to south, Eleonora Dal Prà has had to deal with significant climate changes.
The first northern stop, characterized by an arid climate and extreme night-time temperature variations, required mostly summer clothing, supplemented in the evenings with a jacket and a warm hat. The central part, where Easter Island is located, has a Mediterranean climate, while southern Chile experiences an oceanic climate with abundant rainfall, cold winds, and lower temperatures. These conditions only became more severe in the third and final leg of the journey: the parks and glaciers of Patagonia.
Ele4x4 relied on our Nobile N1 and Ele4x4 jackets and our t-shirts to complete one of the most challenging and exciting journeys she has ever undertaken, all while wearing comfortable clothing capable of handling even the coldest temperatures!
ROUTA DE LOS PARQUES DE LA PATAGONIA
Patagonia is a region at the southern tip of Latin America, with the Andes mountain range serving as the natural border between the Chilean and Argentine sides. In these final days of her journey, Eleonora Dal Prà is traveling along the "Routa de los Parques de la Patagonia," a 2,800 km route connecting 17 national parks. This newly inaugurated scenic route is designed to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment. It winds through Patagonia’s wild lands, from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America.
All of the parks along the route are sparsely populated and known for their abundance of lakes, rivers, and rich flora and fauna. From Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, the Queva del Milodòn, the colorful Isla de Chiloé, and across the Patagonian steppe to the stunning UNESCO glaciers of Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, this is the final, exhilarating leg of a journey that has allowed us to witness some of the most breathtaking sights our planet has to offer: Chile!
