GPT34H (Ferry Chile Chico)
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Overview
Section Log, Alerts and Suggestions
Season 2025/26
Season 2024/25
GPT 33H Torres de Avellano 03B + RR SOBO, Dec 6-11
Great route, still early season, weather was sunny but still cold, rivers were low, the infamous crossing of the lower rio Avellano just above knee height. The crux of the route was the South side of the pass, sections of snow, I crossed later in the day when it was softer, avoided most of the snow on the East rock flank, but around 1200m the rock slabs were wet & the gullies in between were filled with snow. A bit of a maze, it took some time and back tracking, I used micro spikes but its probably okay without, I think knowing how to self arrest on snow with hiking poles is always a good skill to have, lots of videos exist on that. Laguna la Plaza is a short/easy side trip well worth it, the North side of the pass is fast going & pretty well indicated (ciarns), on the South side section of CC once on the valley floor it seems easier to wade through the (spectacular) river. I was pleasantly surprised with the walk along the lake, it’s really different and beautiful. I was lucky to get a ride out from the MR to Puerto Ibáñez quite quickly from around -46.36065, -71.90255 but it’s usually very quiet.
At -46.26604, -72.41735 there is an established rock bivvy that could also fit a medium size tent.
Overall I would probably recommend the regular route NOBO to cut out most of the start/end road sections: organise a ride from Puerto Ibanez to the trail head (it will be worth the money) and on the other end the finish of 03B on the carretera austral will have plenty of traffic to hitch a ride
Season 2023/24
- 2024-Feb-26 / Lilian & Rainbow
Ferry schedule in 2024 :
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Chile Chico - Puerto Ibanez 8am & 5pm) ( Puerto Ibanez - Chile Chico 12noon & 8pm)
Tuesday, Thursday (Chile Chico - Puerto Ibanez 8am) ( Puerto Ibanez - Chile Chico 8pm)
Saturday (Chile Chico - Puerto Ibanez 9am) ( Puerto Ibanez - Chile Chico 12noon)
Sunday (Chile Chico - Puerto Ibanez 4pm) ( Puerto Ibanez - Chile Chico 7pm)
2400 CLP one way, about 1.5-2 hour.
Season 2022/23
- 2023-Feb-20 / NOBO / Ondrej and Bara / Chile Chico - Puerto Ibanez by ferry
Current ferry schedule (as of Feb 2023):
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am and 5pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 12pm and 8pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Tuesday, Thursday: 8am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 8pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Saturday: 9am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 12pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Sunday: 4pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 7pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
Season 2017/18
- Route description by Kara Davis after Season 2017/18:
Tickets for the ferry, operated by Somarco, from Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez to Chile Chico may be purchased at the docks or online at: http://www.barcazas.cl/barcazas/wp/region-de-aysen/lago-general-carrera/
There is a fantastic waiting area at the dock in Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez with wifi, bathrooms, and a small café. Before you arrive at Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez, check the ferry schedule. Although Somarco has a fairly reliable schedule, it is possible the ferry may not run every day. It takes a little over two hours to cross the lake.
Resupply and Accommodation
Resupply and Accommodation in nearby Towns
- Town:Chile Chico is slightly larger than Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez and has more housing and food options. It has two supermarkets and is the better resupply option.
- Puerto Ibanez has some small shops.
Resupply and Accommodation along the Route
Transport to and from Route
2023
Chile Chico - Puerto Ibanez by ferry of RVC https://empresasrvc.cl/rutas-y-tarifas-2/#chile
- Current ferry schedule in high season between December 16 and March 15
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am and 5pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 12pm and 8pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Tuesday, Thursday: 8am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 8pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Saturday: 9am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 12pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Sunday: 4pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 7pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Current ferry schedule in low season
- Monday, Thursday: 8am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 7pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Tuesday: 8am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, NORETURN from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Wednesday, Sunday: 4pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 7pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Friday: 8am and 5pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 12pm and 8pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
Permits, Entry Fees and Right-of-Way Issues
2023 Rates
- Student free, other adult CLP 2400 https://empresasrvc.cl/rutas-y-tarifas-2/#chile
- Online ticket https://mi.appbusticket.com/ticketsonline/portal/tickets
Links to other Resources
Retired Section Article GPT34H - Lago General Carrera
