Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 9: Volcán Antuco
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 32: Cerro Castillo | Greater Patagonian Trail Section 9: Volcán Antuco | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 41 mi67 km | 30 mi49 km |
| Elevation gain | 8,133 ft2,479 m | 4,541 ft1,384 m |
| Typical duration | 4 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 January | Best from January to February |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 9: Volcán Antuco: which should you hike?
At 41 mi67 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 32: Cerro Castillo is the longer route — roughly 11.0 mi18 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 9: Volcán Antuco (30 mi49 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 9: Volcán Antuco 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.