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===Tramo unoDay One==='''La Gaviota Administration - Rio ClaroRefugio Valle Hermoso''''''DuraciónDuration: x horas'6-7 hours''
'''Dificultad Física: Media'''
'''Dificultad Técnica: Baja'''
Sobrescribir este textoThe route begins in the administration of the Reserve. Here CONAF has a campground next to Jeinemeni Lake (10,000 CLP as of summer 2014). It's not a bad idea to talk with the rangers about the status of the trail, especially for the level of water in the many rivers and streams higher up in the valley. From the entrance, follow the 4x4 track to the edge of Lake Jeinemeni. The trails rounds the lake on its southern side, on sunny days granting stunning views of the arid mountains refelected in the still waters. The trail is flat and makes for a pleasant walk. There are some river crossings, which, later in the day or if it has rained recently, will mean having to take off the shoes and getting your feet wet. After one or one and half hours you'll see a shallow lagoon on your left. Cross the small drainage stream and continue west into the interior. Half an hour after the lagoon you reach a deep river with a strong current, take care in its crossing, especially if it has rained recently or is late in the day. After the river the 4x4 track is practically non existent. Follow the cairns, small piles of stones, in order to traverse a rocky wash to the entrance of a small forest. The trail quickly leaves the forest and there is a fork, clearly marked by a sign. One trail goes to Lago Verde and the other to Valle Hermoso. Take the trail to Valle Hermoso, to the northwest. This trail enters into a dense forest and then exits into yet another river valley. From here we have our first view of the snow and glaciers of the Cordon de la Gloria. Follow the cairns northwest up the valley. Here you'll have to cross many small streams, but none should present any real problem. All the while pay attention to your left hand side for the entrance to the forest and the start of the climb to the pass. The pass itself is an obvious opening in the mountains, and is well marked with a pile of rocks and ribbons tied to the trees. We started the climb 4 hours after the administration.  The climb is short but intense, 400 meters in about 30 or 45 minutes. From the top, we have our first view of the spectacular Lago Verde. This glacial lake is surrounded on all sides by fjord like cliffs, and its turquoise water glisten in the afternoon sun. The descent is as abrupt as the ascent, but the incredible views towards the glaciers of Valle Hermoso and the lake below you are ample reward. Half an hour or 45 minutes on a small beach is reached. Here a little bit of route finding maybe required. Cross the river and continue alongside the lake. 50 or 100 meters on you have to cross another, deeper river. Look for a spot where the river divides into many shallow streams. The trail leading up valley is well marked with two parallel lines of stones, but on the rocky beach it can be easy to miss. The trail leaves the lake behind, sometimes passing though the forest and other times on the rocky wash left by the many rivers in the area. 45 minutes from the lake shore you arrive in the Refugio Valle Hermoso, 6 hours from the Administration. The refugio offers benches, a fire pit, and shelter from the elements and is a great place to pitch your tent. One could easily spend a day exploring the aptly named Valle Hermoso. Many glaciers are at half day's walk and the tranquility is unforgettable.
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