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==Season 2025/26==
*''' 2025-12-05 to 2025-12-07 / 2 days / SOBO / RR / Variants A & D / Antoine B
The volcanic ridge (with good weather) was awesome, and made it worth the effort. However the jungle BB and tabanos to get there (and mostly to exit south) were strenuous and hardly enjoyable for me (happy to have the LOTR fellowship alongside in my ears, I felt the shared experience!).
Attractivity: 3.5
Difficulty: 5
Day 1
Started ~4pm, before the park closure (17ish) and walked via Variant A (The bridge at km3.9is repaired) 2h up to Camp at km8 (space and water available, nice view on Puyehue). The ranger mentioned that the campsite Pampa Frutillar (20 Option 1) usually needs booking although they seem quite flexible (and I haven't met anyone in the entire section).
Day 2
Some BB in the forest, especially past the crossing X km17, very happy once reaching the volcanic heights and leaving the tabanos behind. The views start to be great, very sunny weather all along the journey. Variant D to climb to the ridge (quite physical, with the loose ground and steepness). Climbed the steep snow wall for about 10m, slightly more north than the GPX. Water was found at the foot of the snow. Incredible (easy) walk on the ridge, with views of the whole volcano family: Puyehue, Casablanca, Osorno and Tronador. Couldn't resist inflating my packraft on top after carrying it for 7 days without using it... Went on the left of the pinnacle, in the narrow gap between the snow and rock. Shorter and no elevation change but a bit sketchy, I wouldn't recommend to everyone. Then camped just after at -40.779555 ; -72.132883 on a flat volcanic gravel ground (no wind).
Such as WONDERFUL spot, best sunset views I have had so far, setting on the distant sea, surrounded by volcano peaks. Real highlight of the section.
Day 3
Going down to the jungle where the fun (level 2 or 3) really start. The first hours were quite ok, lots of spiky branches and trail guessing but still flowing. Around km 35 (-40.83459, -72.16337) it becomes a big mess, with the GPS track completely blocked by dozens of fallen trees. I climbed over them, fell and lost my phone (stupidly I admit but miraculously found it 15mn later). Then found a suitable way more to the west (some people placed a number of branches across the "old path" so one has to recognize this as a warning). For the next 2km it's quite a maze, hesitating between following the GPX or the signs in the forest to descend. Finally the last km are much easier and the river crossing was ok for me). Arrived ~16.00 at las Gaviotas and bought got some drinks/sandwich/empanadas and some basic resupply at Cecilia's (-40.87567, -72.17900).
=Season 2024/25=
==Resupply and Accommodation along the Route==
* Following the signs, about 100m from the route there is a small kiosk uphill where Cecilia, a friendly woman, offers basic resupply (pasta, cans, juices, chips, biscuits..) along with cafe, basic sandwich and empanadas. Location: -40.87567, -72.17900 The kiosk is not staffed, best to check at her house behind or call at +56976631620
=Transport to and from Route=
