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==Season 2025/26==
'''GPT 16 | 1/6-1/8| 3 day | O4 (Villarrica Traverse), O2, RR | Graham + Felix?!?'''
Absolute beauty section.
Uber to Pucon Ski Center, had to walk final kilometer. Couldn’t register cause too early, but workers at ski station helped me contact Park Ranger.
Midst and Fog to start the day. Trail marker?… I barely know her!
At around 5pm when I was starting to hit a block, I ran into Felix! First GPT hiker on the trail and I was estatic. We pushed the final 8km to Chinay together.
Despite heading different directions on the GPT, and having different section end goals, we were both headed to Laguna Azul. Saw lots of people on the trail, definitely a new feeling.
There is a really nice waterfall just before the final climb towards to Laguna Azul, highly recommend.
Laguna Azul—> Liquiñe was nice and calm. Though quite muddy. Also, just before gate on the left is one of the biggest trees I’ve ever seen.
Camping at Termas in town, 20k with great wifi, bathrooms, and Termas.
This section is quite nice.
'''2026-Feb-12 to 2026-Feb-15 / 3.5 days / Hiking / EABO / OH-4, OH-2, RR, Variant A, OH-1 / Emily'''
Beautiful section, easy and clear trail with frequent markers. I hiked with a friend, and while the section could easily be completed more quickly, we found it well worthwhile to take extra time to enjoy the vistas and forest. Recent trip reports reflect current conditions, not much to add.
At Border/Pass {16-01} [40.4/1788] I ascended the hill along the border. Highly recommend - an easy climb for great 270 views of the five volcanoes.
Camps
Night 1: -39.458210, -71.978402. Highly recommend, incredible sunset. Space for 1 tent in trees, with another spot around the corner (with small rock wall) and more potential spots 20m before to the left in a small depression. Estero Nilfe was near dry and opaque, however there was a clear flowing stream shortly before at -39.45496, -71.98198.
Night 2: -39.455667, -71.822334. Along a disused pull-out road, plenty of space and well-protected, next to small river. We checked out Chinay but as per previous reports, it appears semi-abandoned and had an odd vibe. If looking to camp here, follow the road along SOBO after the OSM marker, and you’ll come to a bridge and road. The following morning we passed a better camp spot with picnic table just after the CONAF office {16-04} [31.9/996].
Night 3: Lake, Camp [40.2/1597]. Several spots among the trees. Three other hikers camping here. Some trash around unfortunately.
* ''' GPT16 | 2026-02-05 to 2026-02-08 I 3 days | hiking | SOBO I Route: Option 4 (Villarrica Traverse) - Option 2 - RR | Michaela '''
A beautiful section that is not too difficult and well marked. I really enjoyed the changing volcanic and forest landscapes.
Day 1
I tried to pre-arrange an Uber the night before, but the price was quite high (14,000 CLP). So I left it for the morning, and the price dropped to 9,500 CLP.
==Season 2024/25==
*'''2025-04-22 to 2025-04-29/ 6 days hiking / NOBO / Villarica Traverse Route from Pucón to Carirriñe Bajo. Ben &Stephanie
Spectacular alpine hiking around Volcáns Villarrica and Quetrupillán, then descend through aracharia forest where pinions are harvested.
We had to cut this stage short due to slow progress hiking in recent snow down to 1000m and rerouted southbound on the RR when the next storm arrived at Lago Azul. Useful tip if you anticipate a lot of snow: bring ice spikes/ultralight crampons -- we purchased some at Volcanica in Pucon, a very comprehensive outdoor gear store. Also: the highest snow accumulation is on Volcan Villarica and stays longer on the south sides of all the slopes. Melting snow means water was always near.
*'''2025-03-10 to 2025-03-13 / 3.5 days hiking / NOBO / Villarica Traverse (OH 04 + OH 02 + RR + OH A + OH 01) / MiaimZelt'''