Greater Patagonian Trail Section 13: Laguna Icalma vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 33: Torres de Avellano
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
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| Greater Patagonian Trail Section 13: Laguna Icalma | Greater Patagonian Trail Section 33: Torres de Avellano | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 22 mi35 km | 41 mi66 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,253 ft382 m | 4,551 ft1,387 m |
| Typical duration | 2 days | 3 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | International |
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Best time to hike | Best from December to March | Best from December to February |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 13: Laguna Icalma vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 33: Torres de Avellano: which should you hike?
At 41 mi66 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 33: Torres de Avellano is the longer route — roughly 19 mi31 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 13: Laguna Icalma (22 mi35 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 13: Laguna Icalma 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.