GPT25P - Lago Amutui Quimei
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Section Statistics
Basic statistics
Traversable | Nov - Apr (Conditionally: Sep, Oct, May) | |
Packraft | Required (11.8 km | 11.8 % on Water) | |
Hiking | Packrafting | |
Attraction | No Rating | 3 / 5 |
Difficulty | No Rating | 43591 |
Distance | - | 47.4 km | 14 h |
Direction | None | Both ↓↑ |
Comment | Hiking: Packraft required Packrafting: ↓ Southbound exploration appears preferable | |
Status | Published and Verified, To be Recorded by GPS BY EXPERTS ONLY | |
Zone | E: Zona Rios y Lagos Argentinos | |
Region | Argentina: Chubut | |
Start | Lago Kruger Lodge | |
Finish | Aldea Escolar , (Río Futalaufú) | |
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GPT24H or GPT24P | GPT26 or GPT70P | GPT25H |
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Route description by Kara Davis after Season 2017/18:
GPT25P begins just after the Lago Krügger take-out and follows alongside Río Frey, a Class III/IV river, which flows into Embalse (Reservoir) Amutui Quimei. It is not recommended to packraft on the reservoir, except for the crossing because of frequent strong winds. As stated in the website below, it is illegal to camp on the shore of Embalse Amutui Quimei so plan accordingly. The Futaleufú Hydroelectric Complex, a dam at the mouth of the famous Río Futaleufú, is located on the southern end of Embalse Amutui Quimei.
Find more information here: https://www.revolvy.com/page/Amutui-Quimey-Reservoir
Comment by Jan Dudeck: GPT25P was traversed twice in recent years and is a and difficult packrafting route. DON’T attempt to paddle to the south-eastern end of the lake but only cross the lake in one of the rare calm moments.