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Hiking in Chili and Argentina between Santiago de Chile and El Chaltén. Following the Greater Patagonian Trail (GPT), Huella Andina and la Ruta de los Pioneros and through (National) Parks like Alto Huemel, Siete Tazas, Huerquehue, Villarrica, Puyehue, Nahuel Huapi, Cerro Castillo, Jeinimeni and Los Glaciares.

Argentina, Chile, South America

Traversia Paso el León: to refugio el Arco (GPT21)

26 februari 2018
Paso El Leon Huella

It’s peak season in Bariloche. What once was a destination for the adventurous traveller, is now a party destination for the young and a luxurious destination for the little less young.

This is my fourth visit to the town and my previous visit wasn’t memorable. I believe I’m a bit too old for scruffy bunk beds in a cellar, rancid bathrooms and too drunken and too noisy roommates. Continue Reading…

Argentina, Chile, South America

Ruta de los Jesuitas / Paso de Vuriloche (GPT21) Part 1

16 februari 2018
Paso Vuriloche

From Santiago the night bus brings me about 1000 kilometers to the south. Arriving at the chilly Puerto Montt bus station at 6.30 am I can’t say that I’m fit for a hike. First there’s a second bus, to Ralún, which is close to climbers paradise La Junta near Cochamó. Since it’s peak season I’m definitely not the only one waiting at the bus stop. Fortunately, the bus turns out not to be one, but two buses. Continue Reading…

Chile, South America

GPT4 Alto Huemul: the old trail

28 januari 2018

Tsjop… Tsjop… Tsjop… This is a new sound! Next to the trail: fresh chopped bushes. An arriero is busy waving around his scythe.’¡Ola !’, I shout, because he’s not aware of my presence. We chat a little. ‘Where am I coming from and where do I go?’. ‘That’s the old route’, is what I understand. Well, that sounds promising! Continue Reading…

Chile, South America

GPT6 Volcán Descabezado / Sendero del Cóndor (part 2)

25 januari 2018

Today it’s supposed to be raining. Even though the sky is covered with impressive, dark clouds, it’s not. I’m happy with the clouds. The trail is like a XXL cat litter box: white and dusty sand and small rocks. This stage is very exposed; there are no trees, there’s no shade and only where water flows there’s some colour to be seen.  Continue Reading…