Cambios

The trail crosses various regions that are rather unknown outside of Chile and Argentina. Few people have ever heard about Maule or Bio-Bio and might associate whatever with these words but not an outstanding trekking region. Therefore naming the trail after the actual regions seams seamed not a good choice.

To be precise and well descriptive at the same time I decided to use the term "Greater Patagonia" that includes Patagonia and the surrounding area (like "Greater London" includes the city of London and the surrounding areas). This "Greater Patagonia" applies very well to the entire trail because all parts of the route are located at least 100 km within the traditional limits of Patagonia. Most of the trail is even much closer to Patagonia.

* the trail is without doubt a great trail in beauty,and* it's located completely in "Greater Patagonia" * and Patagonia is legendary.