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The Greater Patagonian Trail requires endurance not only because of the total trail lenght but the rather long trail sections. The first three sections exceed 100 km each without regular resupply points on the route. If combining sections the distances become even larger.
Hiking this trail requires a datailed planning and preparation before and during the hike. The gear needs to be reduced to what is essential and before . Before each section the correct type and quantity of food needs to be selected.
The isolation of some parts of the trail demands a self-reliant attitude and cautious behaviour. The hiker needs to feel confident and move safely in various terrains, that reach from snow covered mountains passes to dense tempered rain forests.