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==Season 2024/25==
*'''2025-03-22 to 2025-03-26 / 4.5 days hiking / SOBO / OH 05 + OH 01C + OH 01B + OH 01 + RR + RR GPT 5 + OH GPT 5 H + RR / MiaimZelt'''
Now a permit is needed to hike in the Descabezado area. I wrote Tamara Galdames (+56987397559) to apply for this permit. I had to print a form, fill it out and send her pictures of it together with my passport. The permit costs 25k per person. Tell her that you need to make the transferencia with "Caja Vecina". She will give you the information. Then you go to a shop with "Caja Vecina" sign, show them her message and pay 25k cash. They will make the transferencia for you and give you a piece of paper. Send a picture of it to Tamara.
Day 1: Took the 7:15am bus from Talca to Vilches Alto. Bought the entrance for Reseva National Altos de Lircay online and showed Conaf it and gave them the paper from Tamara (the one i filled out). Could start hiking without issues. Lot's of dayhikers at this weekend. Took OH 01C and was alone for the rest of the day. Trail was in good condition, but less obvious than the trails in the Reserva. It's marked with cairns. Found a great camp with flowing water here: -35.513935, -70.910756
Day 2: Hiked CC to the MR of OH 01. Continued to the RR and hiked to Laguna Animas. Met friendly Arrieros together with lots of cattle. Hiked RR of GPT 5 to have a look at Laguna Mondaca. Very steep downhill, but easy with the soft sand. Magic moment when 10 condors circled above me in the sky. Skipped detour to Laguna Mondaca, because the hot springs were calling. GPT OH 05H was tricky and dangerous. The flat part leads through a huge boulderfield, not difficult but tiring. Ford {06} [24.6+1.5/1590] was knee high and had a strong current. Later a big stone i was stepping fell down together with me. Hurt my elbow. Met two germans, they told me the beginning of the trail to Termas Azufre is eroded and now very difficult. I tried to follow the suggestion of GPT track, but it was very difficult and dangerous. Der lower part of the mountain is indeed eroded. Climbed a very steep mountainside with loose ground and also loose rocks. Can't recommend this, i slipped in the beginning. When i reached the trail, it was ok. Enjoyable evening in the hot springs, but not so good night with ground heating.
Day 3: Trail was in mostly in good conditions, only the beginning was not always easy to follow.
Ford {06} [29.4/2190] was knee high. Ford {06} [32.5/2565] was low, but not dry. Views from
Pass {06} [33.8/2695] (El Estadio) and while hiking down were incredible! Easy hiking until
Hot Spring {06} [45.6/1881] (Banos del Blanquillo, lukewarm, only 20 C). Had time left and did a detour to Laguna Blanquillo. Was not really worth it, because at 5pm the Laguna had no sun. Spend the night together with a guided group with local arriero at Baños Blanquillo. They spoiled me with tasty dinner, was a very good evening. Their Guide Barbara speaks english very well, knows everything in Maule region, she even found a new yet unknown flower! If someone is interested in guided tours (options depending on the clients) in Maule region she can help you: +56992599639.
Day 4: Easy hiking 'til Laguna Caracol. Hiked CC to the crater lake next to Laguna Caracol: incredible! Camp {06} [56.3/2034] is sooo beautiful! Also had a look at Laguna Turbia and in Cráter Los Quillayes. The ascent to Pass {06} [59.3/2518] (Hornitos) was very exhausting with the afternoon heat, but great views! Dark clouds and thunder came, hurried down until Camp {06} [62.2/1999]. Only few drops of rain, i liked this place to camp and enjoyed the stars. Water flowing next to the spot. Was my favorite day according to the views.
Day 5: Easy hiking 'til the MR. Ford {06} [63.4/1909] was rock hopping. Appletree before Los Cipreses. At
Gate {06} [78.9/865] (Central Hidroelectrica Isla) i had to explain where i came from and wether i registered with Carabinieros (no). Got a hitch until a bus stop near Armerillo, where i took a bus to Talca. Can recommend Hostel 1760 - relaxed place to stay!
*'''2025-03-24 to 2025-03-28 / 4,5 days / SOBO / RR, Option 2, 3 (Descabezado), 6a, 6D (Cumbre Descabezado) / Thijmen Scholten'''
