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- 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 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 '''
