HomeTrailsGreater Patagonian Trail Section 12: Río Rahue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 20: Volcán Antillanca

Greater Patagonian Trail Section 12: Río Rahue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 20: Volcán Antillanca

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 12: Río Rahue Greater Patagonian Trail Section 20: Volcán Antillanca
Distance 60 mi96 km 24 mi39 km
Elevation gain 7,802 ft2,378 m 5,449 ft1,661 m
Typical duration 5 days 2 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 December to February
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Greater Patagonian Trail Section 12: Río Rahue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 20: Volcán Antillanca: which should you hike?

At 60 mi96 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 12: Río Rahue is the longer route — roughly 35 mi57 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 20: Volcán Antillanca (24 mi39 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 20: Volcán Antillanca 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.