A route I would recommend for southern Pagagonia which is a circular trip. Start from from Puerto Mont, the start of the Austral, (routa 7) to O Higgins. A large part of the Austral is now paved and is slowly being paved. Then retrace your steps to the ferry at Caleta Yungay (which you have to do).
From there take the magical ferry throught the islands and fjords to Puerta Natales. It takes about 48 hours. Meals and drinks are included in the price. Take snacks if you are a grazer. The whole trip is a stunningly beautiful journey which in some ways is better than the Austral for panoramic landscapes. I would recommend booking a seat on the ferry as there are no berths.
From Natales you can zip down to Ushuaia. Then you have options of either returning north via the carretera 40 or the coast road.
You can of course reverse the route or tweak it to suit yourself.
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