So you wanna hike the GPT (beginner edition)¶
Intro¶
Have you heard of the Greater Patagonian Trail (GPT) ? It's gaining popularity as one of the world's longest and most beautiful hikes. The main reference for the GPT are the GPT manual and Wikiexplora, which provide detailed information about the trail. As inexperienced hikers, we'd like to share our personal experience on the GPT, specifically the sections we hiked during the 2022-23 season. It's worth noting that this is just our own perspective and should be taken as such.
About Us¶
We are a French couple, Alexis (28) and Iris (29), taking a sabbatical year in South America. While Alexis quit his job prior to leaving, Iris took advantage of a French law that allows up to 11 months of unpaid leave. Both of us love hiking and camping, but the GPT was our first experience with trekking. We were not experts on the subject and likely made some mistakes along the way. Fortunately, we completed our hikes, walking over 1,000 km for more than 3 months, without any injuries or major mishaps.
Contents¶
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Itinerary
Some random notes on the sections we hiked.
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Planning and Logistics
Information on the route planning before the trip and logistics during it.
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Gear
Our gear in review : contents of the bags and what we thought of it.
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Food
Food maths, trail menus, and various things about the food during the trail.
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Joys & Pains
The good, the great and the annoying bits during our travel.
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Contact
If you want to contact us.
