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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: -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).
* 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 '''
Day 1:
I hitchhiked from San Fabián and was very lucky. Some people took me to the waypoint where the trail to Salto Las Minas starts. I started after midday with the hike and crossed Río Ñuble about 1.5 km upstream from the RR ford (-36.843437, -71.236798). The crossing was easy, water up to knee height.
I completely avoided bushbashing by crossing Estero El Quebrado at -36.856431, -71.275622, where there is a trail. I returned to the RR at -36.858428, -71.279562, as suggested by Martin (thanks!).
Camp: -36.865234, -71.290436. Dusty place, water about 150 m away.
Day 2:
The hot spring [40.6/2173] was excellent. I had lunch there and took a long bath. Crossing Río Diguillín was easy, but water reached waist height. There are probably better crossing points.
Camp: -36.963371, -71.397603, next to the river.
Day 3:
I hiked to Termas Los Peucos and arrived around midday. Two groups of men with horses were there. They told me the place has been abandoned for some time, but camping and using the hot pools is no problem. Later they left, and I had the whole place to myself.
Camped at the Los Peucos campsite.
Day 4:
All river crossings were easy. The worst part was the horseflies. From midday until evening, they were constantly around me.
Camp: -37.15623, -71.319804, grassy spot, many horseflies.
Day 5:
I had a very nice lunch break and swim at Laguna El Roble. When I reached the mountain pass, I noticed a thunderstorm approaching from behind. I was on the ridge with no option to descend quickly. I waited about two hours under bushes for protection until the storm passed.
Camp: -37.233919, -71.402365. Nice grassy spot, water a bit away.
Day 6:
I hiked down to Central El Toro and had lunch at Río Polcura. After that, I followed a long minor road to the point Bus {08-J} [2.9/734], from where I hitchhiked to Antuco.
Accommodation: Cabañas Puelche
'''2025-12-23 to 2025-12-26 / 3.5 Days / Hiking / SOBO / RR + Option 04 and 04a / Martin Ankel'''