HomeTrailsGreater Patagonian Trail Section 15: Curarrehue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo

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.

Units
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
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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.