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==Season 2024/25==
*'''2025-FEB-25 to 2025-FEB-26 / 1 day / Hiking / SOBO / RR + OH (Var. A) / Ivan, Jakub, Daniel'''
A rather unremarkable connecting section. There is ongoing roadwork on the road out of Coyhaique, with controlled traffic and a lot of construction vehicles passing through.
To avoid walking on the road the whole time, we chose Variant A. This was a pleasant route through rural landscapes, passing by several settlers.
The gravel road ends at a house at km 3.4 (-45.70686, -72.18007).
At km 4.9 (-45.71769, -72.18602), the path crosses through Don Adriano’s property. It is not possible to shortcut closer to the river, as there is a steep, rocky ravine. However, Adriano is very friendly, has no problem with hikers passing through, and even enjoyed chatting with us. From his house onwards, the path becomes more defined and easy to follow.
CHALLENGES
On Variant A, at km 3.0 (-45.70361, -72.17915), there is a large, electrically controlled gate. However, there is a small pedestrian gate next to it that can be opened. We encountered a few locals beyond the gate, and nobody had any issue with us passing through.
At km 4.7 of Variant A (-45.71709, -72.18511), there is a stream crossing, but it can be done without getting your feet wet.
BIVOUACING
There are not many nice places to bivouac around the road.
We camped by Río Simpson at -45.71946, -72.17722. It is a beautiful and quiet spot right next to the river, with plenty of flat areas for tents.
WATER
There are not many water sources along the road. The first good spot to collect water on our route was the mentioned stream crossing on Variant A at -45.71709, -72.18511. After that, the next water source was Río Simpson.
We didn’t notice any reliable sources until Villa Frei.
RESUPPLY
At the start of the section in Coyhaique, there are, of course, plenty of resupply options.
At the end of the section, Villa Frei has a small shop located at -45.75304, -72.11432.
* ''' 2025-FEV-13 / 1 jours / Randonnée / SOBO / RR / Pierre-Marie '''