HomeTrailsGreater Patagonian Trail Section 34: Lago General Carrera vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 35: Parque Patagonia

Greater Patagonian Trail Section 34: Lago General Carrera 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.

Units
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 34: Lago General Carrera Greater Patagonian Trail Section 35: Parque Patagonia
Distance 9.1 mi15 km 93 mi149 km
Elevation gain 8,586 ft2,617 m
Typical duration 1 day 7 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Chile Chile
Best time to hike Best from December to February
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Greater Patagonian Trail Section 34: Lago General Carrera vs Greater Patagonian Trail Section 35: Parque Patagonia: which should you hike?

At 93 mi149 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 35: Parque Patagonia is the longer route — roughly 84 mi135 km more than Greater Patagonian Trail Section 34: Lago General Carrera (9.1 mi15 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 34: Lago General Carrera 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.