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GPT08 (Volcan Chillan)

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==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 '''
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