Greater Patagonian Trail Section 15: Curarrehue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo
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 15: Curarrehue | Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 32 mi52 km | 41 mi67 km |
| Elevation gain | 3,255 ft992 m | 8,133 ft2,479 m |
| Typical duration | 3 days | 4 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 January |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 15: Curarrehue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo: which should you hike?
At 41 mi67 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo is the longer route — roughly 9.5 mi15 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 15: Curarrehue (32 mi52 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 15: Curarrehue 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.