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=Overview=
=Section Log, Alerts and Suggestions=
*'''2025-12-09: Track file update 2025 Jan Dudeck'''
- GPT09 Regular Route: Based on route verifications and recommendations from the previous season I rerouted the Regular Route onto the ridge (previously Option 3). This reduces road walking and the ridge route is without doubt more scenic. In instable or poor weather best stay in the valley (now Option 4, was regular route till season 2024/25).
==Season 2025/26==
'''2026-Feb-8 to 2026-Feb-9 / 1 day / Hiking / SOBO / RR, OH-4, Variant E, RR / Emily'''
Attempt 2! I combined GPT8 and 9, from Termas de Chillan to Trapa Trapa. I joined GPT9 at ~29.2km (intersection with 08-04) at midday of Day 4 (4.5 days total).
Beautiful views of Sierra Velluda and Volcan Antuco along Rio de los Pinos. The ridge was both a highlight and challenge. Attractiveness - 4/5, Difficulty - 3/5.
Camp: -37.66043, -71.24357. Between RR and Variant F. Slightly sloped, easy pitch in sand/dirt. No water. Somewhat protected by bushes, though it’s still quite an exposed spot. Lots of ants.
* At the ford of Rio de los Pinos (unmarked, ~33.5km) there is a metal plank/bridge just upstream of the gpx. There’s also an unmarked puesto here. On the southern bank among the trees is a possible camp - a fami was set up here with several tents among the trees.
* Couldn’t see the spring mentioned by earlier reports at RR/Var E intersection. Last water was a very small spring running down the trail approx 2km up Var E. Low flow, but clear and collectable. Better stream at the start of Var E. Next water I found was coming down the ridge at -37.69682, -71.25398.
* I found the RR ridge to be challenging between the intersection with Variant E until -37.65027, -71.24515; very slow going. After this, a more defined trail appears and it’s much easier walking.
* As noted by Kris and Stiina, there’s now a fence along the RR just before coming into Trapa Trapa. There was another fence/gate at the end of the corridor they described, so I climbed back up along the fence to connect with the OSM trail to the east of the property. The OSM trail seemed more defined and is likely an easier way up to connect with the RR.
* Along the road of Option 4 I ran into a local who cautioned me about walking solo through indigenous lands without community permission (around GPT9/10). I explained the GPT, that right-of-way issues were shared among hikers, and how I recognised the importance of respecting communities/seeking permission, etc. He reinforced that individual landholder perspectives may differ from communities, and that while people were very kind, I should be careful. All information that’s reflected in the manual - but a good reminder all the same to be respectful when passing through these sections.
Transport: I arrived in Trapa Trapa early on a Monday morning. Road was very quiet, but I was able to hitch after 15-30mins to Alto Bio Bio/Ralco. From there I caught a bus to Los Angeles for 4.000clp; the lady at the Visitor’s Centre was helpful in advising schedules and costs.
'''2026-Jan-27 to 2026-Jan-28 / 1.5 days / Hiking / SOBO / RR, OH-1A, OH-2, Variant C / Emily'''
I hiked a portion of GPT9 to ~35.5km before returning to Abanico due to injury. Some points of note
* I spoke to the rangers at the park entry (-37.39823, -71.43959). They advised that the park trails (including Sierra Velluda, RR) would reopen on 29/1, following closures for fire risk. They were also able to call other CONAF rangers to confirm the status of the fire near Trapa Trapa; as of 27/1, it was okay to pass. They scanned my ticket here which I purchased beforehand (6.000clp), though I got the impression they wouldn’t have asked if I hadn’t brought it up. Wifi available.
* I took OH-1A and OH-2 given the Sierra Velluda closure. I didn’t find these particularly enjoyable - very exposed and dusty. OH-2 had no shade or water besides the lake, which has quite a bit of sediment. The viewpoint at 09-02 [9.1/1409] is nice, but there’s no refuge as marked. I had no luck hitching SOBO.
* I camped at -37.343218, -71.799532, across the river along the RR around ~29.5km. Flat, not sheltered but somewhat protected by the gully. In the morning I cut across to the dirt track on the OSM to connect with Variant C.
* I was able to hitch in the morning NOBO to Antuco with a local freight driver - super friendly, he noted he’s met several GPT hikers over the years. He recommended Camping Llano Verde on the outskirts of town but I couldn’t find it; I continued to Camping Rucue via bus.
''' GPT09 | 2026-01-12 to 2026-01-13 I 1,5 days | hiking | SOBO I Route: Option 2 - Variant C - RR - Variant D - Option 4 | Michaela '''
Day 1: The weather forecast was not good, possibly thunderstorms, so I avoided mountain passes and ridges and chose a lower route. I hitchhiked from Antuco to Canchas de Esquí. CONAF did not check for a national park entry ticket (I was in a car with four workers). Option 2 offered nice views of Lake Laja. Later, another car gave me a lift for a few kilometers. I camped here: -37.654333, -71.232337, a grassy area with water 200 m away.
Day 2: My tent was frozen in the morning. Around midday, I arrived in Trapa Trapa. I bought some snacks at the new shop: -37.718333, -71.246 and continued with GPT10.
Attraction: 3/5, Difficulty: 1/5
'''GPT09/ 2026 Jan 13-14/ NOBO / RR, variant E, oh 4, RR/ 2 days/ hiking /Bailey Illiana'''
General information
The new reroute on the RR was incredibly beautiful but so is the old RR in the valley, we did half/ half
Day 1
Left Trapa Trapa too late after sleeping in. Which I wouldn't recommend if you are tackling the RR ridge route
Unmarked water source here -37.697075, -71.253968. this was clear and good water
Hiking along the ridge was slow going but incredible
Came across a fire at the intersection of variant E and RR. Decided to come off the ridge to option 3 to notify someone. At this intersection there was puddles of water and good camping. Here -37.637361, -71.256673
Walking down variant E was easy. Unmarked water here -37.612036, -71.249467
Camp 1 unmarked campground here -37.576184, -71.241448. with water, benches and chairs. Sheltered in the trees. I slept on this shelf
Day 2
Illiana and I separated, as she was having issues with her feet. She hitched from the road to los Angeles
I continued along the RR, came across two other GPT hikers Kathrin and Matthias
It was extremely windy hiking over the pass. Made it to the road and got picked up straight away. Reunited with Illiana and the family who adopted her. We took them out to dinner in los Angeles to thank them for helping us. It was there first time picking up hitch hikers
Looking to wrap things up on the GPT soon. Finish with GPT6,5,4 and 2
'''2025-12-26 to 2025-12-27 / 2x 0.5 Days / Hiking / SOBO / RR + Option 04 / Martin Ankel'''
Day 01
Connected to GPT 09 from GPT 08 option 04 in the afternoon. Being sick as a dog I choose the slightly less demanding Option 04. Option 04 is still very nice.
Found a nice campsite at [37.625119, 71.246509]
New puesto? at [ 37.516549, 71.251260]
Day 02
Awoke feeling slightly better, continued on my way to Trappa Trappa, during the decent I met fellow GPT hiker (or cyclist) Sebastian pushing his bicycle up the path. We chatted for a while before I went onto Trappa Trappa.
Entered the town at noon to find everything crossed due to a indigenous religious ritual called Ngillatung (spelling uncertain), a Mapuche ceremony where they stay in their huts for three days, eat and smoke some “weed” as I understood it.
The hospital offers accommodation (tent site, water and wifi) for anyone. I, however, was lucky however and met the scouts currently in the area doing volunteer work — bringing Christmas presents to the children of the local community. They invited me for lunch, the Christmas party and dinner. Very friendly group of people.
I pitched my tent in the schoolyard, made a contribution to their cause and fell asleep at midnight after a long day of partying. Not the best cure against sickness but opportunities like these do not come around often. Anyways, continued on GPT 10 in the morning and probably more, that is yet to be seen.
''' GPT09/2025-12-17 to 2025-12-19/ 2,5 days/ SOBO/RR/option 1/RR/ Denis and Robert '''
Before leaving Abanico we stoped in Roca Cafe. The owner was really nice he is outdoor lover. Besides cafe he offers Refugios for 27 000 pesos with hot tub. Dinner or lunch possible for 6 000 pesos.
We didn’t pay anything, at the gate to National Park young guy asked for a plan we told him that we want to sleep in pas between Antuco and Sierra Velluda, and possibly climb Antico next morning. On google translator he wrote us that we don’t need to pay because we are just going through and not spending night in NP area.
It took us 4 hours from the pass up and down with 50 minutes break on top. Early in the morning the snow was hard so with microspikes to went pretty nice, but the slide lines were sketchy. Way down was even harder because the snow was softer. It wasn’t that difficult but we were happy for microspikes.
Shop in Trapa Trapa was closed and for Wifi we needed password but health center was closed. We came to village at 17. At the end we just bought some fruits from guy selling it from the car and eggs from nice lady while leaving the village.
Difficulty 3,5/5
Attractiveness 4/5
*''' 2025.08.12 / 1.5 days / Hiking / SOBO / RR (New Re-route) / Kris and Stiina '''
We connected the GPT08 and 09 via GPT08 Option 4 (Ruta Este) recommended by Jan. Termas de Chillán to Trapa Trapa total 5.5 days. 4 days for GPT08 and 1.5 days for GPT 09.
(Continued from Section GPT08 log - middle of Day 5)
We joined the GPT09 RR ca. 28.2km - A decent trail continued all the way to Rio de los Pinos which we forded at this point (-37.51706, -71.24997) it’s a long but shallow ford and the water temperature was actually very pleasant. After the ford there is a minor road for a short bit and then some CC/cow trails to get to X {09} [34.9/1495].
Big dark clouds were gathering on the Argentinian side, we hoped that we will escape them by going up the valley following the now new RR. At the Puesto {09} [37.6/1543] there was a friendly family and the man let us through the 3 gates to get to the ford just below (-37.54347, -71.25271). The RR passes right through his property. He explained to us that the better trail goes on the other side of the valley, which matched with the RR. Since we felt a bit rushed by the brewing storm behind us we didn’t really chat to the man and didn’t even find out his name unfortunately.
The trail was really good for a GPT standard and there was a cool waterfall on the way (-37.56195, -71.27035) with a place to swim just below (we unfortunately didn’t). Also the area around the trail especially higher up in the valley seemed to have had quite a few bush/forest fires.
Our goal for today was to get to the waypoint “Camp ? {09} [41.8/1705” Just before we got there it started to rain and when we did get there, there was no campsite just bushes and spiky tufed grass. It was a shame because we had earlier passed a nice sheltered looking place in trees just before around this area (-37.56669, -71.27521)
However we didn’t want to return so we walked onwards a bit and found somewhat sheltered spot among the bushes on a slightly sloping ground and it had a small side stream right by it. I wouldn’t recommend the spot as there were better places further up the valley as we learned the next day.
Lightning thunder and heavy rain kept things exciting for quite a few hours until it died down before midnight, the night was somewhat peaceful.
Day 6 - Our morning alarm was the thunder that started rumbling before 7am, it was back! By the time we were done with breakfast and packing it started to rain. We considered heading back to the road Q45 and hitching to Antuco but the thought of being all wet and miserable potentially for hours didn’t appeal much so we opted to wait it out in the tent.
Garmin forecast showed there should be a few hour weather window around midday. It stopped raining around 11:30 and the sky got a bit brighter. We decided to stick with our original plan and gun for the ridge route which is now the RR to Trapa Trapa.
We started walking around 13:00 and the good trail continued, when we got to around “Camp ? {09} [43.3/1890]” we could see the ridge where we had to go and a way to get there but the RR suggested we continue up the valley for a few km and then ridge walk back to get to that point. We wanted to get to Trapa Trapa by daylight so we opted for a direct attack (slow crawl) towards the ridge. From around the marked camp - and there were definitely some camp spots in the area with a small stream in the meadow, we aimed for the burned bushes on the hillside across. Through a slightly wet meadow and then we opted for a 30 m Bush Bash to get to a clearer area behind it. From my satellite images I couldn’t see it then but I can see it now that there probably is a trail going through the bushes further on if we would have kept skirting along to somewhere around here (-37.56999, -71.29519). Once we did our BB we picked up the trail which took us in the direction where we had initially planned to go.
From a bot higher up we could see a puesto here (-37.56909, -71.30161) and on Google Maps it is marked as “Cajon gutarda” - “summer camp organizer”
We continued on the newly found trail until we were just below the ridge with the less steep ground and less bushes above us and then went straight for the ridge which we reached and rejoined the RR around here (-37.57952, -71.29323). In total I believe this “variant” saved us about 2.5km and some valuable time.
Once on the ridge it was straightforward CC to the “Summit {09} [49.1/2381]” from which the panorama was incredible, we could see from Volcá Chillán to Volcán Callaqui and all the high snowy summits in between.
From the summit we continued down to a pass (-37.61173, -71.26537). However already on the way down we could see from above that there were some trails passing on the side of the mountain towards the pass. We could also see a small lake/pond (-37.60329, -71.26681) with a large flat area around it, definitely a camp spot with water if you want to break up the ridge walk and the weather permits it.
Following with our eyes to where approximately the trail leads from the little lake, in the distance we could see some structure here (-37.58957, -71.25816) possibly a puesto? And on the satellite image now I can see that there is a trail from there connecting to the road of Option 4 below. That would definitely be an easier and a quicker way to gain the ridge. An option worth investigating?
Because we initially were considering variant D but since we got there late in the afternoon it would have meant we would have had to camp somewhere around “Ford {09-D} [0.9/1512]” to then go for the ridge the next day. And from the distance Variant D looked very steep and not very inviting to be honest.
Continuing along the ridge we picked up the trail going towards the pass that I mentioned before and though it was very faint at times it was possible to follow it, sometimes it was the scratches on the rocks from the horse shoes that showed the way. This faint trail pretty much continued across two more passes along the ridge. First to this pass/saddle (-37.62817, -71.25821) and from here instead of going up an over the steep and unnecessary climb like the RR suggests an actual trail skirted nicely around it on the west side you can see it clearly on the sattelite image. On the way it passed a spring somwhere around here (-37.63423, -71.25954). At least judging by the wet green swampy area around it I believe it was a spring and not a result of the heavy rains earlier in the day, there was a small stream with flowing water. Right after that it connects to what almost seems to be a road going over the pass that then connects the Variant E to the RR. On the pass there was also a spring (3rd and last water along the ridge) and a really good campsite with flat soft short grass and dry ground below it. This is where I would have loved to camp if I knew before and of course if the weather permited.
From this pass the trail sort of fizzled out and it was more or less CC once again. We didn’t exactly follow the gpx of the RR but mostly what seemed to be some animal tracks. And we skirted between the two knolls over a mini saddle and skirted along to the next mini saddle without loosing elevation like the RR suggests but it was on a steep muddy slope at times, perhaps actually going a little uphill and staying on the ridge would have been better. The ridge here actually splits into two separate, we of course followed the one that RR suggested and it also got a bit more interesting, it got a lot narrower and more rocky. Though it looked very exciting from the distance it was still pretty easy, and you could go around the rocks on the east side where necessary.
Around here we heard our friend Thunder was back, right behind us brewing up another nasty. Though this time we were even more determined to win this race. We pushed onwards to the next saddle along the ridge where Variant F joins the RR where we picked up a nice and easy trail that pretty much carried us all the way to Trapa Trapa. On the way we saw the Variant H trail coming up to join the RR and a puesto right besides it (-37.66803, -71.24238)
Since we were racing to outrun the thunderstorm and get to Trapa Trapa we didn’t really look for or investigate the Variant I trail, the RR was super good enough.
To mention a few extra waypoints along the RR: A possible Camp without water around this area (-37.69263, -71.24922) and a small ford here (-37.69691, -71.25383) it was possible to cross it with dry feet but the water was murky probably due to heavy rains earlier in the day.
Also, there is now a fence here (-37.70568, -71.26387) but the path is redirected nicely in between two property fences and channels you onto the same road that the RR comes to just a slightly different way.
We got to Trapa Trapa around 19:30 it looked very quiet there. The Posta de Salud Rural Trapa Trapa wifi now had a password and since it was closed we couldn’t use the wifi. We had no interest in staying in the accommodation there or visiting the shop, we wanted to get to Los Angeles for some proper resupply and rest. So we started walking down the road hoping to at least get to the Termas Nitrao hot springs (-37.69241, -71.29524) for the night. But after less than a km of walking a pickup truck picked us up and brought us to Cauñicu which is where the Chilean road maintenance crew that picked us up was heading for their night. They told us Termas Nitrao cost about 4k CLP pp and that you can camp there but we can’t confirm that.
In Cauñicu we stayed in a very basic campsite here (-37.71099, -71.48273) called Camping y Cabañas Margarita - 6k CLP pp. There was also a roadside “cafe” called Kawello Ko (-37.71329, -71.48313) where we got some large “sopapillas con palta” for dinner. They also sold some completos, soft drinks and some home made nut mixes.
From what we could gather from the locals there are usually 2 buses one at around 6:40 and another one just before 7:00. We got on the bus around 6:40 and the bus was already full and we were standing all the way to Ralco (Alto BioBio) and more people kept packing on the bus. So it’s probably better to get on the bus somewhere earlier.
Bus to Los Angeles costs 3.5k CLP pp and takes about 3h from Cauñicu, it stops for a 10 min coffee break in Santa Barbara.
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''' Dec 19th 2025 – Dec 23th 2025 / 4.5 days (including 1 rest day) / NOBO / Option 4, Variant D, RR, Variant B, RR / Matt&Linda '''
Day 1: With a late start in Trapa Trapa and bad weather coming in the following day we decided to take Option 4. The ascent along the river in the cool of the afternoon was quite nice, easy path. We met a lot of Pehuenche and arrieros coming down from the pass. We said our hellos but no one stopped long enough to talk. The pass and the high, open valley that followed was so beautiful. I was sad we had to rush through it a little. We camped at a closed puesto (Camp 09-04 [9.5/1709]).
Day 2: we started early to beat the rain. Stopped for breakfast at a nice site that isn’t in the GPS files with wooden benches and tables a couple of meters off the trail (S 37°34.568, W71° 14.489), could be a nice campsite?! The path was very comfortable to hike and we enjoyed the valley. The fords were no problem for us, could do most of them with dry feet. There is a little metal bridge right by a puesto to cross the Rio de los Pinos here: S 37° 31.047, W 71° 15.071. Closer to Laguna de la Laja we finally got our feet wet but the water only went up to our knees. We set up our camp on the riverbank, trying to find a sheltered spot for 1.5 days of rain. Found a good spot and build a little fire pit here: S37° 29.090, W71° 16.148
Day 3: rainy rest day
Day 4: incredible day! We abandoned the straight line of the CC Section between Laguna Laja and Ruta Q45 and headed more towards the police building (Police 09-C [1.1/1475]). We ended up standing in front of the old bus-turned-diner that has been mentioned in the logs before (S37° 27.996, W71° 19.154). When we arrived, a young man called Jurgen greeted us, opened the doors to the bus and got a whiteboard with the menu written on it. They serve churrasco, barros luco, empanadas, sopaipilla, spring rolls, pizzas and drinks. You can get wifi for 5000cp. The sandwiches were good, empanadas and sopaipillas store bought, didn’t try the rest. I’ll add a picture of menu/prices. We talked to Jurgen a bit and heard that they are about to open a restaurant in the container house they built right next to the bus. They also want to develop more (campsites, rooms, bike rental, quad drives, something similar to paintball). We went on our way on Variant B to reconnect with the RR. Note: on Variant B you have to ford the river whereas you wouldn’t have to following the RR, crossing the bridge on Q45! We didn’t mind, though. It was a windy day but the pass was no problem, the trail is relatively good to follow on the southern side. I had a small hope to summit Volcán Antuco but with fresh snow and those winds I quickly discarded it. The views of Antuco and Velluda were incredible nonetheless! We enjoyed our time exploring the lava field on the northern side and eventually set up camp at the “amphitheatre” but not at the campsite marked in OSM. We just pitched our tent close to the river here: S37° 25.427, W71° 24.952. Beautiful views, highly recommend!!! We arrived there on Dec 22nd and we were expecting to meet some people but we got to spend yet another night in solitude.
Day 5: we hiked the last couple of km down to the park ranger on good and well marked trails in the morning. The trail ends before the office, as far as we could tell. There was no one around who asked us for a permit or a fee. We hitchhiked into Antuco without a problem. Due to tendon issues we had to make the call to end our adventures on the GPT for now. A big thanks to Jan Dudeck, David Brophy and all the others who contributed to making the GPT happen for so many people!
Final note: We hadn’t planned to be in town for Christmas and found last minute accommodations with an unbelievably open and welcoming family in Huépil. It took us about 2 hours to reach it by bus (Antuco – Canteras – Huépil, 4000cp total). It is probably too far from the trailhead if you only want to stay the night but we can highly recommend “El mercadito de Pamela” if you want to be pampered with good and abundant local food by a lovely family. We couldn’t believe our luck to be asked to join the Christmas feast and be part of preparing “Chivo al Palo” with Pamela and her family.
Difficulty: 2/5
Attractiveness: 5/5
==Season 2024/25==
*'''2025-04-15 to 2025-04-18 / 4 days / Hiking / NOBO / RR / Peggy
After staying 2 nights at Mireya and her family’s place in Trapa Trapa (lodging point km0.3) due to the rain, I left re-stocked with food bought from the family (noodles, jam, boiled eggs, bread, and sopapillas).
Note: in Trapa Trapa, mobile network only with Wom and maybe Claro. Otherwise, Wi-Fi at the health center (posta de salud, in the center – no password needed, connection accessible from outside).
The day I left, Belissario, the man of the family and an arriero, was also heading back up to his puesto to fetch his cows. He invited me to his puesto by the estero for the evening. I ended up staying until the day after that, letting a day of light rain and wind pass. Quiet moments of sharing and mutual respect. Chaltumay 🙏
As with the other sections (12, 11, and 10) done in April, all the puestos I passed were closed.
Once past the ruta Q-45, it’s easier to cross the river (first ford not marked as such on the map in April 2025, with a puesto on the other side – 37.516956, 071.250529) by following vehicle tracks and thus going through the “bao” (river crossing for vehicles and animals); rather than following the GPS track.
It’s really worth taking the RR and not variant C unless you’re in a hurry and want to hitchhike...
I slept not far from the araucaria solitaria, a bit set back from the river to avoid the humidity on top of the cold. My tent and sleeping bag were still frozen in the morning, but I felt less humidity than I would have if I had camped closer to the water.
The next day, descent to Antuco via the pass, between Volcán Velluda and Volcán Antuco. Beautiful area (cold and windy at this time of year), then an impressive lava field. Upon reaching the amphitheater, I met a few people who had come as far as the waterfall at its end.
I hesitated to stay the night there but it was still early, and although I’m happy that people come to see one of the beauties of their country, I tend to enjoy solitude and avoid crowded places.
So I descended to Antuco that evening and spent the night for 15k at Hostal Puelche in Antuco (there are also cabañas, but I don’t know the price – 985776984).
For me, that marked the end of 3.5 months on the GPT for this season…
Thank you to Jan and everyone, present and past, who have walked this path and shared their experiences, those I met – especially Dorota for her friendship and shared journey – and Tomáš and Natalie for the few options I followed (and for those I didn’t get to follow but that still remain in my mind).
''' 2025-FEB- 13 to FEB 17 / 4 days / Hiking / SOBO / RR & Optional / Emilie and Henry'''
Day 1: I slept close to the park ranger station the day prior, camping on the side of the road, a little bit hidden close to a stream to be able to get an early start. I disclosed my plans to go to trapa trapa to conaf and after filling out a paper and showing my day pass bought online I started on the road. A few kms in a car stopped next to me with someone asking me if I was the Canadian that registered to go to trapa trapa, I said yes; a fellow Canadian GPT hiker! I hopped in the Uber he took to the trail head with him and we decided to hike together. Henry (that’s his name) and I decided to start the hike together, and see if our rhythm matched and asses if we would continue. We hiked all day and camped at (S 37.458403° O 71.346766°).
Day 2: Henry wanted to hike to volcan antuco summit, which I had considered but discarded because I didn’t want to do it alone, but I was keen on doing it together. It took us 12 hours total, with 2x 20 mins break uphill and a 30 min break on the summit. We got back at camp around 8:30pm as the sun was setting. We took the track / footway that starts at (S 37.460320° O 71.313438° ) The hike up is long, especially after the first plateau, a lot of scrambling and a few 100ms on snowy ice which we did without ice gear but should not be attempted alone as it is relatively steep and dangerous. We went very slowly and we made it to the top. We admitted to each other that this was not the safest way we could’ve done this and went equally as slow to go down. Crampons would’ve helped A LOT. We came down via Oh-cc-a 09-01 (0.0+4.3) and camped at the same spot as the night before, where we had left our tents.
Day 3 : we continued passed the Refugio/military base and stayed on Ruta Q-45 hoping to get picked up (Which eventually happened) and driven until (S 37.526480° O 71.244377°) where we went back on the RR. We slept at (S 37.599160° O 71.243858°) near a puesto. We asked permission to the family on site to sleep next to the rio near them and they accepted. They were so so kind and we chatted and asked if we could buy some eggs and flour from them, and they proceeded to give us a bag with 8 eggs, flour, a tuna can and cookies. We paid them but they refused, shoving the money back into our bags. The next morning we wrote them a note with a drawing, heart-fully thanking them again . In retrospect we wish we had put money in the letter because they didn’t open it until we walked away, and next time that’s what we’ll do.
Day 4: after leaving the puesto we finished walking to trapa trapa, where we went to the store (S 37.712410° O 71.256369° ) to buy a few snacks and a ramen and hiked back a km or two to camp at (S 37.710964° O 71.249438°). We ended up being on private property (our mistake) and were confronted by the owner but he didn’t mind at all. We had a small fire going and he said something along the lines of “it’s to cold for such a small fire” and proceeded to throw a huge bundle of wood on. So all in all a good hearted exchange.
The next day we continued on gpt 10, together!
* ''' 2025-FEB-19 > 21 / 3 days / Hiking / SOBO / RR & Optional / Arno'''
| Weather : sunny and hot
| water : no issues
| snow : no
| Interest : 5/5
| Difficulty : 3/5
| Danger : none
Day 1
Started the hike from Antuco then the bus took me after 8km to the starting point of the section.
The first kilometers on the road are not interesting so I hitched. A super friendly arrieros family took me all the way in the park. It’s too bad my Spanish was not better so I could joke with them. The man is called Marco and knows everyone around.
They drove me past the park entrance which was useful as there was a guard probably checking for entry tickets. He let us through.
I took the option variant around the volcan following the road.
There are insane camp spots all around the laguna.
Day 2
Followed the path on the dirt road. Rather nice and easy walk. Camped along the road not far from puestos.
Day 3
The descent in the forest is very much enjoyable.
From Trapatrapa I hitched to Alto bobio.
* '''2024-02-03 - 2024-02-04/ 1.5 days / Hiking / SOBO / RR and option 1 / Elijah and Michael '''
Option 1 Volcan Antuco entails relatively moderate angle perennial snowfield. Option 1A has no snow, ascent is direct and on lava rock.
Red shop in Trapa Trapa currently has biscuits, snacks and drinks, no pasta, ramen, etc.
Accomodation in Trapa Trapa at waypointed lodging was 65000 CLP for two persons including dinner, breakfast and 500g of harina tostada. Highly recommended.
*<b>2025-02-12 to 2025-02-15 / 4 days / Hiking / SOBO / Laguna Laja National Park - Sendero Sierra Velluda - ruta Q45 - Trapa Trapa / Paula & Ramon 🇧🇷</b>
<p><i>Day 1 (7 km): Entrance of Laguna Laja National Park - Amphitheatre Campsite (1540 msnm)</i><br />
As we passed through the national park control, we bought the entrance to the Park online at www.pasesparques.cl/ (it is not possible to buy on the spot). Great views of Volcan Antuco and Sierra Velluda. Camping at (-37.426734, -71.414157): the water point is a little far from the camping area.</p>
<p><i>Day 2 (16 km): Amphitheatre (1540 msnm) - ruta Q45 (1460 msmm)</i><br />
Great views of Volcan Antuco and Sierra Velluda. Camping at (-37.491905, -71.292664)</p>
<p><i>Day 3 (23 km): ruta Q45 (1460 msmm) - Paso near Trapa Trapa (1880 msnm)</i><br />
Nice and easy path. We hitchhiked for about 7 km. Camping at (-37.652843, -71.233232) on a beautiful lawn with some water flowing in a streams. </p>
<p><i>Day 4 (12 km): Paso Trapa Trapa (1880 msnm) - Trapa Trapa (950 msnm).</i><br />
Easy path. At the health center in Trapa Trapa there was open Wi-Fi and a bathroom. We hitchhiked to the Nitrao Hot Springs (-37.692406, -71.295236), and the next day we took a bus from Malla Malla (-37.697741, -71.317649) to Los Angeles.</p>
*'''2024-01-29 to 2024-01-31 / 3 days / Hiking / SOBO / RR + 09A / Chris & Julia'''
Day 1: stayed in Antuco (Details in Log of section 8), took bus in the morning at 8:20 to Abanico and hitched from there a bit further until the track starts (off the MR). At the parque national checkpoint we had to explain a bit. It seems you should buy some ticket beforehand online. Since there was no internet reception, this was not possible on the spot. As we left for Trapa Trapa, they let us pass anyhow (we couldn't just pay in cash). The pass is really beautiful, last chance to get water is in the river one is loosely following, flowing on the right. Once it deviates, it becomes a bit dry until descending after the pass into the valley. The pass is super exciting and beautiful. There we aimed for the marked campspot, that little cave next to the police, but were surprised to find a construction site short before. We talked to the owners, they are building a restaurant with campsite and are offering tours up vulcan antuco. They were super friendly, let us stay somewhere in the bush for free and were even allowed to use their cantine-bus for our meals, which was super nice to sit upright and less exposed :) we enjoyed that a lot. In the future they want to also rent ice gear to climb antuco from the southern side which is way less demanding.
Day 2: hiked along the MR, border control post manned, but not operating as a control post anymore. We weren't able to catch a ride for some time, but finally hitched the last 6km until the path splits off to the right. From there its mostly boring MR, some puestos, many not marked. Wanted to camp at marked Camp [XX47.1], but there is a puesto now. We went a few hundred meter down the road and found a spot there, closer to the river.
Day 3: it gets more scenic towards the pass (also nice for camping, water at both sides of the pass), after the pass it gets really beautiful all the way down to trapa trapa. Last bit is a bit tricky to navigate in the river bed.
After that we went to the red house marked. Only sweets, nothing "good". We got 1.2kg of cookies, but decided to continue anyways and went into 10.
Beautiful & boring bits. Resupply and getting out bit tricky. No snow, no fords worth mentioning.
*Trapa Trapa
- Dec 2025: new store near cemetery here: S37° 43.100, W71° 14.760 called "Molino Ralco", a well stocked minimarket. Owner's name is José, also offers meals/sopaipillas. If store is closed he offered that you could go up to the house behind the store and knock on his door. His number: +56 94220 6627
3 shops but they are all small. They all have biscuits & soft drinks. First one has ice cream & flour. Second one has pasta, matches, chocolate, canned fish. Third one ( Provisiones Bety) sometimes has bread.
