GPT73P (Lago Yelcho)
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Section Log, Alerts and Suggestions
Season 2025/26
Season 2024/25
Season 2023/24
Season 2022/23
Season 2021/22
- 2022-Jan-16 to 2022-Jan-18 / 2,5 days / Packrafting / SoBo / GPT 73P Lago Yelcho / Tobias Schorcht
While crossing Lago Yelcho I had to think about Jan's words, who characterized the lake as a "Beast", many times! The direction of the wind changed within seconds and forecasts were wrong many times. Got stuck on the peninsula right in the middle of the Lake (emergency Camp) for 1 day. For 1 small freestanding tent the camp is fine, if you have a bigger tent, the night will be uncomfortable. The 2 other camps are just amazing!! I also recommend to visit the 30m waterfall (not on the route) -43,26788, -72,28440.
Season 2020/21
Season 2019/20
Season 2018/19
Season 2017/18
- 2017-Dec / GPT73P Lago Yelcho / Eastbound
We traversed the lake a week ago in two days in south-east direction. Due to predominant wind this is the only feasible direction. Very challenging due to wind and limited exit options on the last 17 to 20 km. Only feasible on low wind days in the morning hours (therefore best split in two days). Sail recommended to speed up when wind increases.
Season 2016/17
Resupply and Accommodation
Resupply and Accommodation in nearby Towns
Resupply and Accommodation along the Route
Transport to and from Route
Permits, Entry Fees and Right-of-Way Issues
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| GPT73P: Lago Yelcho | Hiking | Packrafting | |||||
| Group | M: Sector Yelcho | Total | - | - | 47.1 km | 13 h | |
| Region | Chile: Los Lagos (X) | Trails (TL) | - | - | - | - | |
| Start | Puerto Cárdenas | Minor Roads (MR) | - | - | - | - | |
| Finish | Santa Lucía | Primary Roads (PR) | - | - | 12.4 km | 26.3% | |
| Status | Published & Verified | Cross-Country (CC) | - | - | - | - | |
| Traversable | Sep - May | Bush-Bashing (BB) | - | - | - | - | |
| Packraft | Required | Ferry (FY) | - | - | - | - | |
| Connects to | GPT71, GPT72, GPT74P, GPT75P | Investigation (I) | - | - | - | - | |
| Options | 42 km (1 Options & Variants) | Exploration (EXP) | - | - | - | - | |
| Hiking | Packrafting | Total on Water | 34.7 km | 73.7% | |||
| Attraction | - | 4 (of 5) | River (RI) | - | - | ||
| Difficulty | - | 5 (of 5) | Lake (LK) | 34.7 km | 73.7% | ||
| Direction | None | Both ↓↑ | Fjord (FJ) | - | - | ||
| Comment | Hiking: Hiking not feasible | ||||||
| Character | Packrafting: ↓ Preferable due to predominant wind direction | ||||||
| Challenges | Valdivian Rain Forest, Farmland, Lake Packrafting, Road Walking | ||||||
