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==Trail Types==

When planning the Greater Patagonian Trail the first choice were the hiking or horse trails that traverse the remote valleys and mountain passes in the heart of the Andes close to the border between Chile and Argentina. Most of these trails are created and maintained by local herdsmen to drive animals to their pastures.

The second choice were unused or rarely travelled dirt roads. Such roads typically provide access to isolated settlements or villages without significant transit traffic. Some of these roads are not maintained anymore and not accessible by vehicle but passable for hikers.

In some areas the Greater Patagonian Trail crosses through open terrain without a visible trail. These cross-country routes do not pass very dense vegetation and can be hiked without cutting a trail with a machete through temperate rainforest. Some of these cross-country parts lead through steep and exposed terrain but do not require technical climbing.

Public roads with transit traffic were avoided wherever possible. Paved roads were the last choice of all.

In the Chilean River- and Lake-District the Greater Patagonian Trail incorporates one river and several lakes that can be floated down or crossed with a [[#Packraft|packraft]]. If not carrying such a light-weight inflatable boat all these water sections can be bypassed on food, by ferry or with private boat transfers.

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