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==Season 2024/25==
*'''2025-FEB-20 to 2025-FEB-23 / 3,5 days / Hiking / SOBO / RR+OH (var. A, 01) / Ivan, Jakub, Daniel'''
This is an easy section, mostly following a primary route (PR), but it was complicated by Variant 01. This variant crosses a military area that is not accessible, which caused us significant issues. More details below.
We started the section at the Carretera Austral at its intersection with road X-510. In El Gato, due to rain, strong wind and limited time, we decided to follow Variant A and 01. From waypoint X {30H-01} [36.9/621], we turned onto Variant 01, which leads through pastures, the ground was waterlogged at some places. The route here is mostly CC, occasionally following cattle trails and sometimes MR.
Regimiento Las Bandurrias is actually a military zone where entry is strictly prohibited! Although there were no fences, gates, or warning signs, we were detained and taken to a police cell in Coyhaique. Avoid this area at all costs.
CHALLENGES:
Climbing over fences
Waterlogged terrain
Military area restrictions
BIVOUACING:
For a peaceful night's sleep, we had to climb over fences and find shelter among trees. We camped at:
-45.009962, -72.132111
-45.158074, -71.860542
-45.3576230, -71.8754410
WATER:
Water was generally plentiful, except after leaving the PR at a point X {30H-01} [36.9/621], where finding water on the cattle pastures became more difficult. The Ford {30H-01} [60.8/641] was completely dry.
RESUPPLY:
Near Mina El Toqui [km 22.7]: A small shop with basic supplies, good for emergency resupply.
El Gato [km 45.5]: A well-stocked minimarket.
Nireguao: Several stores, but half of them were closed on Saturday afternoon, including the only two restaurants.
* ''' 2025-FEV-08 > 11 / 3 jours / Randonnée / SOBO / RR > 30-E > RR > 30-F > RR / Pierre-Marie '''