GPT08 (Volcan Chillan) - Historial de revisiones

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2026-11-08T20:59:41Z

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			==Season 2029/30==

			==Season 2028/29==

			==Season 2027/28==

			==Season 2026/27==

	==Season 2025/26==		==Season 2025/26==

Lstephaniehar en 21:01 20 abr 2026

2026-04-20T21:01:49Z

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	==Season 2025/26==		==Season 2025/26==

			GPT 8 last week of March at Thermas de Chillán area Ben and Stephanie
			We weren’t able to do GPT 8 due to a health challenge. However, we waited in Las Trancas for a week hoping it would clear up. There is reasonably priced accommodation at Hostal/Hotel Chill’in, 20 mil per person in a dorm with breakfast or 60 mil for a private room and breakfast. Great restaurant. Super helpful place. You can fully resupply at the selection of mini-mercados in Las Trancas. There is a bus from Chillán rural bus station to Las Trancas at 8 am and at 2 pm. You can also grab it in Las Trancas about 9:20 am-ish.

			For a Las Trancas vehicle contact, WhatsApp +56 9 5128 2641. 15 mil to get a ride up to the Termas (and the trailhead to Aguas Calientes) and 60 mil to Chillán if you have to go to the hospital suddenly haha. In which case, go to Clinica Andes Salud in Chillán. They have everything you can need.

	'''GPT 8 + 9 \| 12/22-12/27 \| 6 Days \| 08 Option 2A, RR, Variant E, 08 Option 7, 7B, RR, 09 RR, Variant B, Variant C, RR, 09 Option 4, Variant G, RR '''		'''GPT 8 + 9 \| 12/22-12/27 \| 6 Days \| 08 Option 2A, RR, Variant E, 08 Option 7, 7B, RR, 09 RR, Variant B, Variant C, RR, 09 Option 4, Variant G, RR '''

OriolGirona en 07:24 14 abr 2026

2026-04-14T07:24:13Z

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	Bus from Chillan at 2pm (final stop, same place as Emily quoted previously), Camp after ford 08-2A (1.6/2097). Hot river with nice 'pools'.		Bus from Chillan at 2pm (final stop, same place as Emily quoted previously), Camp after ford 08-2A (1.6/2097). Hot river with nice 'pools'.

	Los Peucos. Rangers were there (if sprinklers are open, they are around). ~~Recommended (just~~ to clarify previous post, a sign in termales says 'prohibido aseo personal' so no soaps or shampoo there, but allowed to use termales anytime.		Los Peucos. Recommended. Rangers were there (if sprinklers are open, they are around). Just to clarify previous post, a sign in termales says 'prohibido aseo personal' so no soaps or shampoo there, but allowed to use termales anytime.

	Section 08-04 ends at section 09 (RR km 29) that I followed.		Section 08-04 ends at section 09 (RR km 29) that I followed.

OriolGirona: /* Season 2025/26 */

2026-04-13T06:14:20Z

Season 2025/26

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	Bus from Chillan at 2pm (final stop, same place as Emily quoted previously), Camp after ford 08-2A (1.6/2097). Hot river with nice 'pools'.		Bus from Chillan at 2pm (final stop, same place as Emily quoted previously), Camp after ford 08-2A (1.6/2097). Hot river with nice 'pools'.

	Los Peucos. Rangers were there (if sprinklers are open, they are around). Recommended (just to clarify previous post, a sign in termales says 'prohibido aseo personal' so no soaps or shampoo there ~~while using~~ termales ~~;-)~~		Los Peucos. Rangers were there (if sprinklers are open, they are around). Recommended (just to clarify previous post, a sign in termales says 'prohibido aseo personal' so no soaps or shampoo there, but allowed to use termales anytime.

	Section 08-04 ends at section 09 (RR km 29) that I followed.		Section 08-04 ends at section 09 (RR km 29) that I followed.

Gharvey: /* Season 2025/26 */

2026-03-30T21:06:09Z

Season 2025/26

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	==Season 2025/26==		==Season 2025/26==

			'''GPT 8 + 9 \| 12/22-12/27 \| 6 Days \| 08 Option 2A, RR, Variant E, 08 Option 7, 7B, RR, 09 RR, Variant B, Variant C, RR, 09 Option 4, Variant G, RR '''

			Wow a mouthful.
			Started from Las Trancas after waiting out bad weather. Met some dudes at Camping Los Peucos, gifted me a fishing rod (does anyone have info on permit situations?)
			Explored Option 7 along Rio Polcura, definitely some bushwhacking along the trail, but there is a trail, just really overgrown. Beautiful river.
			7B is just minor road.
			Christmas in Abanico. Stayed at camping 1km out of town. 10k CLP for night, can have fire, bathrooms. Shop was open, ate 5 hotdogs.
			Call (+56971304096) for a ride out of Abanico, or wherever. Very nice guy, charges 1k CLP per Kilometer. Was 9k to start of trailhead, even waited while I paid CONAF.
			Climb up Sendero Sería Velluda was calm, but CC was kinda tough. Bad winds at pass, and rest of day. Opted to follow Valley Route to avoid bad winds, very beautiful.
			Rejoined RR for final descent, though was kinda sketchy at points. Nothing too bad.
			Here in Trapa Trapa, nothing is open unfortunately.


	'''2026 February 25 to March 4 / 5.5 days + 2 rest days / Hiking / SOBO / OH-2A, RR (+variant F), OH-4 (+variants A and C) / Oriol Girona'''		'''2026 February 25 to March 4 / 5.5 days + 2 rest days / Hiking / SOBO / OH-2A, RR (+variant F), OH-4 (+variants A and C) / Oriol Girona'''

OriolGirona en 14:24 8 mar 2026

2026-03-08T14:24:10Z

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	Bus from Chillan at 2pm (final stop, same place as Emily quoted previously), Camp after ford 08-2A (1.6/2097). Hot river with nice 'pools'.		Bus from Chillan at 2pm (final stop, same place as Emily quoted previously), Camp after ford 08-2A (1.6/2097). Hot river with nice 'pools'.

	Los Peucos. Rangers were there (if sprinklers are open, they are around). Recommended.		Los Peucos. Rangers were there (if sprinklers are open, they are around). Recommended (just to clarify previous post, a sign in termales says 'prohibido aseo personal' so no soaps or shampoo there while using termales ;-)

	Section 08-04 ends at section 09 (RR km 29) that I followed.		Section 08-04 ends at section 09 (RR km 29) that I followed.

OriolGirona: /* Season 2025/26 */

2026-03-07T15:36:42Z

Season 2025/26

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	==Season 2025/26==		==Season 2025/26==

			'''2026 February 25 to March 4 / 5.5 days + 2 rest days / Hiking / SOBO / OH-2A, RR (+variant F), OH-4 (+variants A and C) / Oriol Girona'''

			I combined GPT 08 from Termas Chillan (4 days) with GPT 09 (1.5 days), plus 2 rest days due to bad weather (hosted in a Puesto at 08-04A, turned to be the highlight of this section)

			Bus from Chillan at 2pm (final stop, same place as Emily quoted previously), Camp after ford 08-2A (1.6/2097). Hot river with nice 'pools'.

			Los Peucos. Rangers were there (if sprinklers are open, they are around). Recommended.

			Section 08-04 ends at section 09 (RR km 29) that I followed.

			Fords were straightforward, trails easy to follow. No horseflies (and almost no cows).

			Attractiveness 5/5 Difficulty 3/5 (note: this is my first section in GPT)



	'''2026-Feb-5 to 2026-Feb-8 / 3.5 days / Hiking / SOBO / OH-2A, RR, Variants C and F, OH-4, OH-4C / Emily'''		'''2026-Feb-5 to 2026-Feb-8 / 3.5 days / Hiking / SOBO / OH-2A, RR, Variants C and F, OH-4, OH-4C / Emily'''

Egforrester18 en 19:54 9 feb 2026

2026-02-09T19:54:44Z

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	Night 1: Los Peucos (64.2/1191).		Night 1: Los Peucos (64.2/1191).

	Night 2: -37.216593, -71.304660. Flat, gravel (lumpy), no protection. Great view. Water ~~available~~ at lake or stream 150m along RR.		Night 2: -37.216593, -71.304660. Flat, gravel (lumpy), no protection. Great view. Water at lake or stream 150m along RR.

	Night 3: -37.375702, -71.254774. Flat, sandy, no protection. Water available at previous river (~800m before).		Night 3: -37.375702, -71.254774. Flat, sandy, no protection. Water available at previous river (~800m before).
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	Transport: I caught the bus to Terma de Chillan as per the schedule posted by Volker below, 3.900clp. The final stop (-36.91088, -71.42120), is 2km from the OH-2A trailhead. I was fortunate to stay for free at the staff accomm of a girl I met on the bus - accomm is otherwise very expensive and I couldn’t see any good stealth camp spots.		Transport: I caught the bus to Terma de Chillan as per the schedule posted by Volker below, 3.900clp. The final stop (-36.91088, -71.42120), is 2km from the OH-2A trailhead. I was fortunate to stay for free at the staff accomm of a girl I met on the bus - accomm is otherwise very expensive and I couldn’t see any good stealth camp spots.


	* '''GPT08 \| 2026-01-04 to 2026-01-09 I 5,5 days \| hiking \| SOBO I Route: RR - Variant F - RR - Variant G - RR \| Michaela '''		* '''GPT08 \| 2026-01-04 to 2026-01-09 I 5,5 days \| hiking \| SOBO I Route: RR - Variant F - RR - Variant G - RR \| Michaela '''

Egforrester18 en 19:53 9 feb 2026

2026-02-09T19:53:24Z

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	Camps		Camps
	Night 1: Los Peucos (64.2/1191).		Night 1: Los Peucos (64.2/1191).
	Night 2: Xx. Flat, gravel (lumpy), no protection. Great view. Water available at lake or stream 150m along RR.
			Night 2: -37.216593, -71.304660. Flat, gravel (lumpy), no protection. Great view. Water available at lake or stream 150m along RR.

	Night 3: -37.375702, -71.254774. Flat, sandy, no protection. Water available at previous river (~800m before).		Night 3: -37.375702, -71.254774. Flat, sandy, no protection. Water available at previous river (~800m before).

Egforrester18 en 19:51 9 feb 2026

2026-02-09T19:51:44Z

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	==Season 2025/26==		==Season 2025/26==

			'''2026-Feb-5 to 2026-Feb-8 / 3.5 days / Hiking / SOBO / OH-2A, RR, Variants C and F, OH-4, OH-4C / Emily'''

			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).

			Highlights were Los Peucos termas and Option 4, particularly the ridge and final 10km coming into GPT9. Challenges included occasional BB to avoid agitated cows. Attractiveness - 4/5, Difficulty, 2/5.

			Camps
			Night 1: Los Peucos (64.2/1191).
			Night 2: Xx. Flat, gravel (lumpy), no protection. Great view. Water available at lake or stream 150m along RR.
			Night 3: -37.375702, -71.254774. Flat, sandy, no protection. Water available at previous river (~800m before).

			* Several campsites on OH-2A just after ford 08-2A (1.6/2097) (rock hop) and following unmarked ford of Rio Diguillin (quite hot). These are on gravel, but away from the herd of cows that were hanging around the camp at 42.6/2087.
			* No issues with fords. Ford at 48.7/1334 was only crotch height for entry (165cm), and after a couple steps became shallower, below the knee.
			* Highly recommend stopping or camping at Los Peucos. I camped next to a small sheltered hut with a table, benches, fire pit and metal grill. Termas were great and clean. Site was as described in previous 25/26 reports; closed, no ranger/fee, but seemingly okay to camp. Only one other group of equestrian tourists there.
			* I found Kris and Stinna’s report below really helpful for OH-4 - thank you! The lake level for Laguna del Laja is now a lot lower; I was able to skirt the coast for the entirety of the first 12.5km, and was able to cross at Option 4C where marked and without fording. If you fancy a swim, I recommend jumping in within the first 10km of Option 4; thereafter the water is murkier/looked less inviting.

			Transport: I caught the bus to Terma de Chillan as per the schedule posted by Volker below, 3.900clp. The final stop (-36.91088, -71.42120), is 2km from the OH-2A trailhead. I was fortunate to stay for free at the staff accomm of a girl I met on the bus - accomm is otherwise very expensive and I couldn’t see any good stealth camp spots.

	* '''GPT08 \| 2026-01-04 to 2026-01-09 I 5,5 days \| hiking \| SOBO I Route: RR - Variant F - RR - Variant G - RR \| Michaela '''		* '''GPT08 \| 2026-01-04 to 2026-01-09 I 5,5 days \| hiking \| SOBO I Route: RR - Variant F - RR - Variant G - RR \| Michaela '''