GPT24P (PN Los Alerces Agua)

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Season 2019/20

• 2020-Jan-11 to 2020-Jan-13 / 3 days / Packrafting / Villa Rivadavia - Villa Futalaufquen / Zach

When I arrived at Lago Rivadavia at 2 PM the wind was in full force. The next morning was calm as could be. It took 4.5 scenic hours to the south end where a rope across Rio Rivadalvia prevents motorized boats and a sign states you must be accompanied by a guide or register with park authorities. Perhaps this is why 2 fly fishing guides scolded me from the other side of the river for scaring away their fish. Paddle delicately and perhaps ask permission before passing. Nobody but fish after the first rapid. This river is stunning. The trail to the mirador on Lago Menéndez is a good opportunity to stretch the legs. There’s a cafe with snacks and 400 peso/30 minute WIFI on the East side of the pasarela (footbridge). Great wind ride on Lago Futalaufquen all the way to Villa Futalaufquen. Some nice sheltered spots at the almost empty Camping Libre Las Rocas East of Villa Futalaufquen. From there to Palena on a weekend when busses don’t run it took 8 hours including groceries in Travelin and some walking. Don’t forget about the veggie police (aka aduana iguanas) at the border crossing.

• 2020-Jan-13 to 2020-Jan-14 / 2 days / hiking / SOBO / RR / Shaun

I hiked section 24H, but want to pass on to packrafters that park rangers confirmed that the trail from Lago Krügger to Villa Futalaufquen is open for its entire length, not just from Playa Blanca. There is no longer a ferry service from Punta Mattos to Lago Krugger so hikers can not cross the lake and hike this trail to Villa Futalaufquen. There is a daily ferry service from Puerto Limonao (3km north of VF) to Lago Krugger at noon, and returns at 19:00. There is a Refugio at Lago Krugger.

Resupply and Accommodation

Resupply and Accommodation in nearby Towns

• Villa Futalaufquen

Villa Futalaufquen is a small, tidy town at the southern end of Lago Futalaufquen. There is a little store offering snacks, cheese, and bread. An information station for Los Alerces National Park is located here. This station is a good resource to gain information about the surrounding area, including GPT25P and GPT25H.

Transport to and from Route

• 2020-Jan-13-14 / Shaun / Regular hiking route southbound

There is a daily ferry service from Puerto Limonao (3km north of VF) to Lago Krugger at noon, and returns at 19:00. There is a Refugio at Lago Krugger.

Permits, Entry Fees and Right-of-Way Issues

• January 11-13 / Zach/ Villa Rivadavia ➡️ Villa Futalaufquen / 3 days

When I arrived at Lago Rivadavia at 2 PM the wind was in full force. The next morning was calm as could be. It took 4.5 scenic hours to the south end where a rope across Rio Rivadalvia prevents motorized boats and a sign states you must be accompanied by a guide or register with park authorities. Perhaps this is why 2 fly fishing guides scolded me from the other side of the river for scaring away their fish. Paddle delicately and perhaps ask permission before passing.

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GPT24P: PN Los Alerces Agua

GPT24P: PN Los Alerces Agua				Hiking		Packrafting
Group	E: Lagos Argentinos		Total	-	-	51.4 km	13 h
Region	Argentina: Chubut		Trails (TL)	-	-	-	-
Start	Villa Lago Rivadavia		Minor Roads (MR)	-	-	0.4 km	0.8%
Finish	Lago Kruger Lodge		Primary Roads (PR)	-	-	0.9 km	1.7%
Status	Published & Verified		Cross-Country (CC)	-	-	-	-
Traversable	Nov - Apr (Maybe: Sep, Oct, May)		Bush-Bashing (BB)	-	-	-	-
Packraft	Very Useful		Ferry (FY)	-	-	-	-
Connects to	GPT23, GPT24H, GPT25H, GPT25P		Investigation (I)	-	-	-	-
Options	None		Exploration (EXP)	-	-	-	-
	Hiking	Packrafting		Total on Water		50.2 km	97.5%
Attraction	-	5 (of 5)		River (RI)		17.8 km	34.6%
Difficulty	-	4 (of 5)		Lake (LK)		32.3 km	62.9%
Direction	None	Both ↓↑		Fjord (FJ)		-	-
Comment	Hiking: Hiking not feasible
Character	Packrafting: ↓ More packraft use
Challenges	Forest, Settlers, River Packrafting, Lake Packrafting

Elevation Profile of Regular Hiking Route (2019)