Greater Patagonian Trail Section 36H: Ruta de los Pioneros vs Vuelta al Huemul
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 36H: Ruta de los Pioneros | Vuelta al Huemul | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 120 mi193 km | 40 mi65 km |
| Elevation gain | 7,021 ft2,140 m | 7,313 ft2,229 m |
| Typical duration | 8 days | 4 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | Local |
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Best time to hike | Best months: January, February, August | Best from December to February |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Greater Patagonian Trail Section 36H: Ruta de los Pioneros vs Vuelta al Huemul: which should you hike?
At 120 mi193 km, Greater Patagonian Trail Section 36H: Ruta de los Pioneros is the longer route — roughly 80 mi128 km more than Vuelta al Huemul (40 mi65 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Vuelta al Huemul 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.