Greater Patagonian Trail Section 12: Río Rahue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 22: Cochamó
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 22: Cochamó | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 60 mi96 km | 100 mi161 km |
| Elevation gain | 7,802 ft2,378 m | 7,628 ft2,325 m |
| Typical duration | 5 days | 7 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 January |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 12: Río Rahue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 22: Cochamó: which should you hike?
At 100 mi161 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 22: Cochamó is the longer route — roughly 40 mi65 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 12: Río Rahue (60 mi96 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 12: Río Rahue 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.