Galope Austral

Casa
Chile
Torres del Paine
Galope Austral

Between Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine, Galope Austral opens you the doors of authentic ranches, where you will be immersed in the gaucho lifestyle.

Come to experience the untamed wilderness of Patagonia on horseback!
� Galope Austral opens you the doors of the best ranches around Puerto Natales, where you will be immersed in the authentic Patagonian way of life. You will enjoy amazing horseback rides across pampa, woods and mountains. Give a hand in the ranch's traditionnal works and eat a tasty barbecue (asado)

with local meat.

� Galope Austral te abre las puertas de las mejores estancias alrededor de Puerto Natales. Sumérgete en el auténtico modo de vida de la Patagonia chilena, participa a las faenas de campo. Monta caballos nativos a través de pampas, bosques y montañas. Disfruta un sabroso asado de carne local.

13/08/2026

We choose quality over quantity. Always.

Because an experience should feel personal, not mass-produced.

Smaller groups mean better connections, more attention, and safer rides.
A more respectful experience for our horses, our environment, and you.

Because Patagonia is not meant to be rushed.
It’s meant to be fully lived.

And horses are not machines.
They are partners.

🎥 The Story Behind Galope Austral — by Andria Hautamaki, featuring Enrique Bascur.

This is Chapter 3. Chapter 4 coming soon.

06/08/2026

⚠️ Warning: most guests end up wishing they had booked more time on horseback🤠

Swipe through to find the adventure that suits you best.

Now we’re curious... 👀 Which one would you choose: Half-day, Full-day, 2, 3, 4 or 6 days? Tell us in the comments!

Photo 1 by Lena Bam
Photo 6 by Andria Hautamaki
Photo 10 by Lucas Guibbert | Vidéaste

04/08/2026

“Le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ignore.”
— Blaise Pascal

Sometimes, your heart knows long before your mind understands.
Strangely, everyone around me seemed to know I would stay… except me.
Then I met this golden horse.
I called him Sauvage.
That’s when staying became real.
That was the beginning of everything.

🎥 The Story Behind Galope Austral — by Andria Hautamaki, with Charlotte Frerot.
This is Chapter 2. Chapter 3 coming soon.

30/07/2026

I had everything I was supposed to want.

A comfortable life.
A stable career.
A clear path.

But deep down, I knew it wasn’t mine.
So I left Paris, crossed the world, and followed a feeling I couldn’t explain.

I didn’t know that one decision would eventually become Galope Austral.

🎥 « The Story Behind Galope Austral »— by Andria Hautamaki, with Charlotte Frerot.

This is the first chapter of that story. Part 2 coming soon.

01/07/2026

Every horse at Galope Austral has a story.
Each one has a personality of its own.

Some were born with us.
Most found their way to us.

But they all share the qualities we look for:
kindness, athleticism, sure-footedness, and a genuine love for the trail.

They cross rivers.
Climb mountain passes.
Ride through ancient forests.
Gallop across endless pampas.
Patagonia is their home.

Long before carrying guests, they spend months maturing, training, resting, and building confidence.
We know them by heart.

We know their strengths.
Their little quirks.
What makes each one unique.

That’s why choosing your horse is never random.
We carefully match each horse with the rider who’s right for them.

And something unexpected happens.
People don’t just remember Patagonia.

They remember a horse.
The greatest souvenir from Patagonia isn’t something you pack in your luggage.

It’s the name of a horse you’ll never forget.
Who’s the horse you would choose?

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18/06/2026

🐴 Volunteer Applications Are Open!

Spend a month in the heart of Patagonia.

From October to March, we welcome one volunteer at a time to become part of our daily life.

We’re looking for someone with solid horse experience, confidence riding independently, a good level of English and Spanish, and a positive, hands-on attitude.

Long days outdoors. Hard work. Great horses. Wild landscapes.

This is not a holiday.

It’s a unique opportunity to experience Patagonia from the inside.

Think you’re the right fit?

Write to us at [email protected] to start the application process.

Dirección

Torres Del Paine
6170000

Teléfono

+56957580278

Página web

https://www.galopeaustral.cl/

Notificaciones

Sé el primero en enterarse y déjanos enviarle un correo electrónico cuando Galope Austral publique noticias y promociones. Su dirección de correo electrónico no se utilizará para ningún otro fin, y puede darse de baja en cualquier momento.