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You can opt for the more established trails in the national parks. Check out the available trekking guide books i.e. the lonely planet "Lonely Planet Trekking in the Patagonian Andes" guide from Carolyn McCarthy. This is how I started and what was the foundation to investigate and publish the GPT years later. The recommended established hiking trails areas in Patagonia are:
# Villarica Traverse <br> Comment: Read the [http://www.wikiexplora.com/index.php/Villarrica_Traverse_(english) Wikiexplora article in English] for more information.
#:<br># Puyehue Ascent <br> Comment: The ascent of this volcano from the Anticura starting from at the international road "Ruta 215 " is an rather established summit route that is taken by several hundred hikers each year. Return on the same path. ! DO NOT attempt a traverse without a GPS, precise tracks, good weather and sufficient reserves. If you do not find the trail head on the other side of the plateau you will get stuck in an extremely dense forest. In this area people went missing and were never found again.#:<br>
# Cochamó <br> Comment: This is a relatively young hiking area that has grown in popularity in recent years. Most people walk from the town of Cochamó to the camp site "La Junta" and make day trips from this location.
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# Cerro Castillo <br> Comment: Read the [http://www.wikiexplora.com/index.php/Circuito_Cerro_Castillo_(english) Wikiexplora article in English] for more information.
#:<br># El Chalten (Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre)<br> Comment: This is a small but one of the most visited hiking areas in Patagonia. Hikers either camp in one of the official camp ground or make day trips from the town of El Chalten to the very popular lookouts to Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. Expect lots of hikers and stunning views.#:<br># Torres del Paine<br> Comment: This is for good reasons the most popular hiking area in Patagonia. The number of visors has risen to level that restrictions are now in place. You need to make advance reservations month ahead.
An other excellent option to explore parts of the GPT in a more controlled manner is a horse riding trip. This gives you an excellent insight into the arriero culture. I can actually recommend you the horse riding guides that opened our eyes for the fascinating Maule region and section GPT07 of the Greater Patagonian Trail. We made four extended horse riding tours with Danilo and Llito and the GPT would not exist in the current form without them. You can get in contract with them on: [http://www.chile-horseriding.com/ www.chile-horseriding.com].
