M a i p ó „F r a n c e s“
Put-In  / Take-Out	Put-in at the bridge of Ingenio Put-out above San Antonio (Estero)
Ausstieg	The most difficult part and criteria for a run of this section ist the „French Corner or „Frances“ The name is given from the first descent of a Frenchman, whereas the legend says that this descent ended up in a very bad swim of the rapid.
Distance	approx. 6 km
Pegel               NW  /  MW  /  HW	The first 3 km are ideal for a warm-up...
Difficulty	WW III+, V The first 3 km offer easy WW for a warm-up. The difficult section starts with the “Purgatorio“. Short after this rapid you reach the criteria of this section, with steep and massive WW, where you should not miss the line. The section may be scouted from the street on the way to the put-in. On the last 2 km the difficulties are becoming less. For the core section, MW of the other sections means already a high flow. A sure role is evident for this section, swimming will be very dangerous and definitely very unpleasant.
	… in an interesting landscape.    The difficult section starts with the Purgatorio, a cataract… ...with a big hole at the end. Scouting on the left side, eventual portage on the right side possible. The entrance to the „Frances“ from boat perspective. Before the curve, behind which the river enters in a short gorge, the difficulties increase again… … in form of a massive cataract… … with small drops and holes. In the gorge, the difficulties become less, and until the put out you may concentrate on and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Note: All pictures at winterly low flow
	Pictures:  Andreas, Mauricio, Lucho   Paddler: Aron, Mauricio, Lucho, Paulina, Andreas,