Greater Patagonian Trail Section 22: Cochamó vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 35: Parque Patagonia
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 22: Cochamó | Greater Patagonian Trail Section 35: Parque Patagonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 100 mi161 km | 93 mi149 km |
| Elevation gain | 7,628 ft2,325 m | 8,586 ft2,617 m |
| Typical duration | 7 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 January | Best from December to February |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 22: Cochamó vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 35: Parque Patagonia: which should you hike?
At 100 mi161 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 22: Cochamó is the longer route — roughly 7.1 mi11 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 35: Parque Patagonia (93 mi149 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 35: Parque Patagonia 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.