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==Season 2024/25==
*'''2025-FEB-8 to 2025-FEB-11 / 3 days / Hiking / SOBO / RR / Ivan, Jakub, Daniel, Martina'''
An easy section along the edge of the Argentine pampas, approximately half on minor roads and half on trail. A pleasant walk with beautiful views of the surroundings. About 0.5 km before Ford {26} [31.8/917], we encountered a man on an ATV who asked us what we were doing and informed us that it was a private road and a private nature reserve. We explained our plans, showed him the map, and he let us pass without any issues. There is also a sign at X {26} [11.6/360] with entry rules, emphasizing the prohibition of campfires.
Border controls were completely hassle-free.
Challenges: Nothing complicated, although frequent fence crossings may be worth mentioning. The only Ford {26} [31.8/917], crossing Arroyo Greta, can be slightly challenging during rain. It rained while we were there, and the water reached halfway up my thigh (I’m 178 cm tall).
Bivouacing: Absolutely no problem; places can be easily found along the road, although sometimes it involves climbing over a fence to find something a bit more rugged. Be cautious of livestock. We camped in the grass just behind Aldea Escolar (-43.146088,-71.546059) on the first night, then at a nice spot by Ford {26} [31.8/917] on the second night, the third night at Camp {26} [66.1/395], and the last night in Palena.
Water: No issue; the trail frequently crosses streams or rivers.
Resupply: In Aldea Escolar, there is a small shop (-43.13191, -71.55222) with a very limited selection. We hitchhiked to Trevelín, where we found excellent shopping options and also managed to get a gas cartrige. If you enjoy premium beef, we highly recommend visiting Oregon Grill and Cabins in Trevelín. They have excellent steaks at reasonable prices! A well-stocked shop can be found in Carrenleufú (-43.58926, -71.70226), and there are several stores in Palena with good selections. We found a gas canister at the restaurant La Rosadita in Palena, which also has great waffles.
* <span style="background-color:aqua;">'''2025-02-06/ 1 hour / Packrafting/ SOBO/ RP / Tomáš&Natalie&Thijmen'''</span>