Greater Patagonian Trail Section 10: Laguna El Barco vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 6: Volcán Descabezado
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Greater Patagonian Trail Section 10: Laguna El Barco | Greater Patagonian Trail Section 6: Volcán Descabezado | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 30 mi48 km | 69 mi112 km |
| Elevation gain | 3,661 ft1,116 m | 14,242 ft4,341 m |
| Typical duration | 3 days | 6 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | International |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Best time to hike | Best from January to February | Best from January to March |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 10: Laguna El Barco vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 6: Volcán Descabezado: which should you hike?
At 69 mi112 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 6: Volcán Descabezado is the longer route — roughly 40 mi64 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 10: Laguna El Barco (30 mi48 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 10: Laguna El Barco is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.