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Season 2025/26

• 2025-12-26 to 2025-12-27 / 2 Days / Packrafting / SOBO / RP / Michel, Lisa & Antoine

Day 1

We visited Shop {25H-A} [41.6+0.9/346] which had a good selection but no veggies other than potatoes and onions but that may be because of the holidays. Cheese, fresh bread, butter, meat. After stocking up we walked to [-43.13888, -71.57724] which is a private lodge but they allowed us to put in there (too lazy to walk the last few hundred meters). They told us that water levels are rather low at the moment. There was a really strong headwind and gusts (40-50 km/h mean and 80 km/h gusts; forecast were up to 90km/h westerly gusts) but we decided to give it a go anyhow. Started paddling at 12:30. We paddled against headwinds often but thanks to pretty good flow it was doable. The wind changed a lot depending on the direction of the river flow, it helped a lot to stick to the river shores to avoid wind to some degree and trying to sneak from lee to lee. That way we managed pretty well, despite the strong winds. Rapids were not an issue and there was plenty of water. A few times we chose to walk our boat along the shore while Antoine paddled but our 2 person MRS Adventure X2 seems to be affected by wind more than his 1P packraft. Take the left (southern) arm here [-43.17299, -71.61230] as the trackfile indicates since the right arm is pretty shallow and slow (we walked our boat). Generally there are many good looking camping options along the river but mind the water levels of course. Lots of private land and fancy houses that you probably want to steer clear of for camping. At [-41.172592, -71.615737] there would be a really nice, flat, grassy campsite with space for quite a few tents (≥3) that could be high enough (there are signs of people making fires here) It took us 3h (excluding some short breaks) to get to [-43.17043, -71.66607], where we camped on this nice little island. If you chose to camp here too, there are spots for 3-4 tents that seem to be above the (normal) maximum water level (but it's hard to judge what is the normal level here or how high it rises). Two close to the beach and 1-2 more in the forest which are very well sheltered ([-43.17045, -71.66558]) and with a nice view just next to the water (1-2.5 m above the water line when we were there)

Day 2

We started at our nice camp at 10:30 and paddled down the river, making sure to stay in the lee as best we could. That way it was mostly quite pleasant paddling. Even after the river turns completely westwards, about 5.5km before the border ([-43.16703, -71.69976]) the wind wasn't too bad (usually we could stay in the lee somehow) and so we continued all the way to the border in 2 h 40min. Rapid {70} [28.4/326] was almost nonexistent but it seems we had low water levels. Took out at the bridge, crossed the border. Michel & Lisa got a lift about 1 km after the Chilean border control to Futaleufú. Antoine got back on the river at River In 70-B [0.2/332km]. The river was much faster, beautiful and much fun. The 8km down to River Out 70-B [8.9/304] went by pretty quick. I scouted the Class III rapid, and I could take a safe line on the left (right light be possible too) without portaging (note: water levels were low). At the exit, the owner came by to check out and was friendly. I then walked to town.

Futaleufú is a lovely rafting hotspot to stay at!

• 2025-12-09 / 1/2 day / Packrafting / SOBO / RP / Daniel.s

I camped at the river in, a popular spot with boat ramp for fishing tours and locals to fish and swim. I checked with the officials controlling the fishing licenses about camping, no problem as long as you don't make fire (it's not a very nice spot to camp under the high voltage power lines and some garbage around, but arriving late from GPT 24, I was out of options)

MIND THE WATER LEVEL!

The river (I paddled in mid-high water level) is slow (3-5 k/hr) and almost tree-free. Wind picked up at 10:30, it got too strong after a short while, so I had to abandon the river around 4k before the bridge and hiked to the border, then hitchhiked to Futaleufu.

In case of emergency or too strong winds you can abandon the river at any time on the southern bank and hike back to the road through private property, there's fishing lodges everywhere.

Season 2024/25

• 2025-02-07/ 24 hours / Packrafting/ SOBO/ RP / Tomáš&Natalie&Thijmen

Facing significant headwinds that made paddling unpleasant (but that were not stopping us from progressing), we camped here: -43.17573, -71.67826. Along the river, we saw signs warning people to take care of their lives as the river can go up upto one meter suddenly due to the dam upstream. We pitched our tents about 20 cm above the water level. We only remembered the signs before falling asleep and despite Natalie's suggestion to move camp up, we somehow did not (male stupidity, anyone?). At around 1 AM, I woke up due to contact with water. We quickly woke up Thijmen, who was sleeping 7 cm above us and so stayed dry and moved our tents one meter higher. The water was rising by about 1 cm per minute maybe. Water took only one of our neoprene socks (we are not the most orderly campers) and destroyed our bread and other foods. It also soaked some of our electronics (kindle, powerbank), but after a few days of drying, they seem to have somehow survived. In the morning, we were maybe 25 cm above the river level and it stayed that way all day. Locals later told us the water level changes everyday and while that day was high, it can go even higher. So beware. Lesson learned: signs sometimes are to be taken seriously!

The next day, we paddled to the border. The takeout before the bridge is a trail at first, so do not be confused if you do not see a road. Passed the border with packraft inflated. Chileans at first wanted a proof of ownership, but when we explained it can be put into a bag, they let it go. Asked if it is possible to get the stamps and cross the border in the boat, but no. Raisins, peanuts and parmesan cheese are apparently ok to take over in Chile – just fruits, vegetables and meat are a nogo – not sure about processed meat.

We put in (without Natalie, who hitched to town) again here: -43.18003, -71.75990 – unobstructed road and a functioning ferry there. Took out here: -43.19670, -71.83411. The river is faster flowing here and more fun. The rapid at 33.1 is, at least when the water is high, solid class III with 1.5m high waves (portage on the left somewhat feasible to get you past the biggest waves, but not past all of the rapid). Only go when you know what you are doing. That is why this is not on the GPT. You could take out here: -43.19434, -71.80799 if you do not want to run the rapid. Another river option in GPT71.

Season 2022/23

• 2023 January / Packrafting/ SOBO/ RP / Jan Pritchard

For those interested we continued to the border on the river getting out at the bridge, only to put the boats back in directly after the chilean control. The section of river up until the first marked rapid is lovely and fast. From the rapid we walked up to the road from where its just 5km to the Town of futaleufu.

Taken from https://web.facebook.com/groups/222224388283455/posts/1526511384521409/

Resupply and Accommodation

Resupply and Accommodation in nearby Towns

- Camping Laguna Espejo: cheap (10k pesos), shower, kitchen, WiFi.

- Hostal Las Natalias: ~25k pesos for 2, very cosy and nice vibe

- Restaurants: delicious pizzeria (La Fábrica)

- Nuts shop: Emporio Canelo (much recommended): [-43.18619, -71.86853]

- Activities: hiking to la Teta (full day, forest climb then alpine feel and scrambling to the summit, find information in Las Natalias Hostel, on Wikiexplora, Wikiloc or Strava heatmaps), rafting (class IV-V, see Patagonia Elementos or Río Futaleufú).

- Gear: hiking equipment can be found in several shops

Resupply and Accommodation along the Route

Transport to and from Route

Permits, Entry Fees and Right-of-Way Issues

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Retired Section Article GPT70 - Alto Río Futaleufú

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