Cambios

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT01.gpx| GPT01.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT01.kmz| GPT01.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT01.gpx| GPT01.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT01.kmz| GPT01.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT02H.gpx| GPT02H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT02H.kmz| GPT02H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT02.gpx| GPT02.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT02.kmz| GPT02.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT03H.gpx| GPT03H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT03H.kmz| GPT03H.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT03.gpx| GPT03.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT03.kmz| GPT03.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT04H.gpx| GPT04H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT04H.kmz| GPT04H.kmz]]| 59 km

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT04.gpx| GPT04.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT04.kmz| GPT04.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT05H.gpx| GPT05H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT05H.kmz| GPT05H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT05.gpx| GPT05.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT05.kmz| GPT05.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT06.gpx| GPT06.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT06.kmz| GPT06.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT06.gpx| GPT06.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT06.kmz| GPT06.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT07H.gpx| GPT07H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT07H.kmz| GPT07H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT07.gpx| GPT07.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT07.kmz| GPT07.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT08H.gpx| GPT08H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT08H.kmz| GPT08H.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT08.gpx| GPT08.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT08.kmz| GPT08.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT09.gpx| GPT09.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT09.kmz| GPT09.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT09.gpx| GPT09.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT09.kmz| GPT09.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT10H.gpx| GPT10H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT10H.kmz| GPT10H.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT10.gpx| GPT10.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT10.kmz| GPT10.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT11H.gpx| GPT11H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT11H.kmz| GPT11H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT11.gpx| GPT11.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT11.kmz| GPT11.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT12H.gpx| GPT12H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT12H.kmz| GPT12H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT12.gpx| GPT12.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT12.kmz| GPT12.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT13H.gpx| GPT13H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT13H.kmz| GPT13H.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT13.gpx| GPT13.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT13.kmz| GPT13.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT14.gpx| GPT14.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT14.kmz| GPT14.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT14.gpx| GPT14.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT14.kmz| GPT14.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT15H.gpx| GPT15H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT15H.kmz| GPT15H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT15.gpx| GPT15.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT15.kmz| GPT15.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT16H.gpx| GPT16H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT16H.kmz| GPT16H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT16.gpx| GPT16.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT16.kmz| GPT16.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT17H.gpx| GPT17H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT17H.kmz| GPT17H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT17.gpx| GPT17.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT17.kmz| GPT17.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT18H.gpx| GPT18H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT18H.kmz| GPT18H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT18.gpx| GPT18.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT18.kmz| GPT18.kmz]]

| " rowspan="2" | [[Media:GPT01-18.gpx| GPT01-18.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT01-18.kmz| GPT01-18.kmz]]

It is even possible to combine sections 2, 3 and 4 in a extra-long super-section without passing a single village. This tripple section is a true long distance endurance challange that gets you in 3 to 4 weeks through nearly untouched wilderness. If you attempt it, you should be well aware of all the exit routes to walk out in time if you run out of food.

| [[Media:GPT02-03H.gpx| GPT02-03H.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT02-03H.kmz| GPT02-03H.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT02-03.gpx| GPT02-03.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT02-03.kmz| GPT02-03.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT03-04.gpx| GPT03-04.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT03-04.kmz| GPT03-04.kmz]]

| [[Media:GPT03-04.gpx| GPT03-04.gpx]] <br> [[Media:GPT03-04.kmz| GPT03-04.kmz]]

| [[#Trail Files for GPS and Google Earth|See above]]

| [[#Trail Files for GPS and Google Earth|See above]]

| [[#Trail Files for GPS and Google Earth|See above]]

| [[#Trail Files for GPS and Google Earth|See above]]

'''Reserve Huilo Huilo''': During the later days of the Pinochet Regime large parts of the state owned forest around the Lago Pirihueico were sold under obscure circumstances to the German immigrant Victor Petermann. He later converted the forest into a “private for profit natural reserve”. The emphasis seems to be the profit and not so much the natural reserve. Permanently manned gates now limit access to guests of the luxury resorts on this immense property. Wood logging continues in more hidden parts of the “profit reserve”. When we attempted to take the former public road from Puerto Fuy to Pirihueico we were turned back on several of the gates. For this reason we took the ferry over the lago Piriheuco and walked the same road but from the other side where we did not encounter any manned gates or objections. See the wikipedia article to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complejo_Forestal_y_Maderero_Panguipulli Complejo Forestal y Maderero Panguipulli.]

A packraft is a light-weight inflatable boat designed to be carried in the backpack when not needed but to carry the backpacker and his backpack over lakes and rivers when he needs it. A packraft is not required for this trail but quite beneficial on sections 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 18. It may also be used on sections 2, 3, 4 and 8. On section 1, 5, 7 and 10 it can be used for smaller side trips on lakes that are located next to the trail.

Good navigational skills are essential since the route is mostly unmarked. The hiker needs to recognize and follow the often only vaguely visible trails that frequently peter out or divides into several branches. Here the hiker needs follow his "sixth sense" while verifying and comparing the taken route with the recommended GPS tracks. Good knowledge in setting up and using a GPS is compulsory.

In bad or instable weather do not climb a pass or venture into exposed terrain above the tree line. Rather wait or return and seek shelter if the weather changes in a concerning manner. Carry at least a poncho to protect yourself and your backpack if rain or snow closes in. In instable weather keep your eyes open and memorize potential protected camp sites and puestos if you are forced to turn around to seek shelter. Selected suitable locations are documented with waypoints in the KMZ file for trekking.

Snow-blindness can disable you for a few days if you did not wear sun glasses while crossing large snow fields in bright sunlight. The effect of snow-blindness are normally not felt until several hours after exposure when the symptoms (pain, intense tears, eyelid twitching, discomfort) become evident. See also the wikipedia article to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photokeratitis Photokeratitis].

'''Wild boar''': Are other potentially dangerous animals. They were introduced by humans and became an invasive species. These omnivores range in particular the Araucania and love Araucaria "piñones". Wikipedia states: “Although wild boars do not generally pose a threat to people, they occasionally attack humans. (…) Male boars become most aggressive during the mating season and may charge at humans at such times. Occasionally, female boars will attack if they feel their piglets are threatened, especially if a human physically comes between them and their young. Although a majority of boar attack victims recover with medical treatment, fatalities do occasionally occur.”

'''Fox''': The Chilla or Grey Fox populates the southern cone of South America and can be found on both sides of the Andes in Chile and Argentina. Their diet is varied and includes small and medium mammals, carrion, birds, reptiles and fruits. They sometimes attack small livestock in particular young goats and sheep but there are no records of attacks on humans. Foxes do not always show fear of humans and sometimes approach camp sites at night in search of food. Therefore do not leave any food outside of your tent but also not your smelly boots. In one camp site a fellow hiker missed one of his shoes in the morning. The park ranger later told us that this was not the first time that a fox has stolen a stinking shoe because foxes find intensive smell attractive.

Unfortunately when the Argentine Ministry of Tourism took control of the project it came practically to a halt. At this time no initiative is visible to close the remaining gaps and transform the Huella Andina in a continuous long distance trail. Currently many but not all of the 42 day stages are connect with each other. The longest continuous sections spans 166 km. There remain 3 larger and several smaller gaps making this an uncontinuous long distance trail. Here you find an [http://huellaandina.desarrolloturistico.gov.ar/mapa overview map of the Huella Andina].

The route of each section is broken into smaller segments to differentiate between different trail types and to incorporate options and alternatives. Each section consists of up to 30 trail segments. Each track is named with a unique alphanumeric code.

Step 7: Convert the GPX file into a custom map. If set up correctly the created custom map will be written automatically into a Garmin Basecamp directory.

| Alternative to Pueso via Cerro Las Painetas

| When investigating and recording sections 17 and 18 in February 2015 the sector east of Lago Puelo and Río Turbio was inaccesisble and closed due to a large forest fire. Also sections 17 and 18 where investigated and recorded using a packraft therefore the Hiking-Only-Options were not documented by GPS. Significant parts of Hiking-Only-Option of section 17 and 18 follow the Huella Andina and should therefore be marked trails and rather easy to follow if restored after the large forest fire. <br> <br> Hiking-Only-Option from Lago Puelo "Ferry (GPT17-WP002)" to Río Epuyen "Bridge (GPT17-WP006)": Here the Greater Patagonian Trail follows stage 33 of the Huella Andina. This area was significantly affected by the forest fire in February 2015 and the trail may be officially closed for hiking. If this trail is not passable a boat transfer over the Lago Puelo to Río Turbio is an alterantive. <br> <br> Hiking-Only-Option from Río Epuyen "Bridge (GPT17-WP006)" to Río Turbio "Lake & Ferry (GPT17-WP008)": Here a hiking and horse leads along the hillside to the Río Turbio. Also this area was significantly affected by the forest fire in February 2015 and the trail may be officially closed. <br> <br> Regular Route from Río Turbio "Lake & Ferry (GPT17-WP008)" to "Pass (GPT17-WP101)": This section could not be investigated and recorded due to the forest fire. Smaller trail segments are visible on satellite images but not the complete route. Ask local residents for the trail and possibly hire a local guide. <br> <br> Regular Route from Pass (GPT17-WP101) to Lago Cholila: This trail was recorded by GPS while guided by the founders of the Huella Andina. This trail section contains 6 km of cross country through a dense but still passable forest. In this cross country section between the waypoints "Water & Trail End (GPT17-WP104)" and "Camp (GPT17-WP107)" you need to find your own way taking the GPS track as approximate guide only. <br> <br> Hiking-Only-Option from Lago Cholila to Villa Rivadavia: While packrafters can conviniently float down the Río Carrileufu hikers need take the dirt road on the left side of the river. It remains unclear if a side stream of the Río Carrileufu can be crossed or not. "Bridge ? (GPT17-WP127)" or "Bridge ? (GPT17-WP128)" are suspected river crossings but satellite images are not conclusive. The track "GPT17-TR8-OH" constitues a significant detour but gets you over this river on road bridge.

Both proposed extensions, the Hiking-Only-Option (GPT19H to GPT27H) and Packraft-Option (GPT19P to GPT27P) are expected to be in some parts more challanging then the already cornfirmed sections (GPT01 to GPT18). Some trails are located in more remote areas, are less frequently travelled and may be partly overgrown. The packraft part on water span larger rivers, cross wider lakes and more explosed fjords. Weather is generally colder, more rainy and more windy. Therefore these routes are only recommended for experienced well-equipped hikers and packrafters that wish to investiage these not yet confirmed and recorded routes.

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* '''Descent: 5820 meters ↓'''