Greater Patagonian Trail Section 19: Volcán Puyehue 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 19: Volcán Puyehue | Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 49 mi79 km | 41 mi67 km |
| Elevation gain | 9,314 ft2,839 m | 8,133 ft2,479 m |
| Typical duration | 4 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 January | Best from December to January |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 19: Volcán Puyehue vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo: which should you hike?
At 49 mi79 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 19: Volcán Puyehue is the longer route — roughly 7.5 mi12 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo (41 mi67 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 32: Cerro Castillo 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.