Piuquenes Pass (Andes Crossing)

Following the historic path used by the Army of the Andes in 1817, this 6-day trans-Andean expedition traverses the central cordillera from Mendoza, Argentina, to the Cajón del Maipo in Chile. The route crosses two significant high-altitude barriers—Portillo Argentino (4,330m) and Paso Piuquenes (4,030m). Hikers move through a high desert landscape of volcanic rock, vast glacial valleys, and the powerful Tunuyán River. The terrain consists primarily of rocky mountain paths, loose scree on the steeper pass approaches, and high-altitude plateaus where exposure to wind and sun is constant.

Skåneleden is not a single trail, but a massive 1,400km (870-mile) interconnected network of high-quality hiking paths covering the entirety of Skåne, Sweden's southernmost region. Because it is flat, temperate, and highly accessible, it is fundamentally different from the rugged alpine trails of the north. Skåneleden is divided into 6 distinct sub-trails (e.g., Coast to Coast, Ridge to Ridge) comprising over 130 specific day-stages. Hikers wander through deeply atmospheric beech forests, rolling agricultural farmland, dramatic sea cliffs like Kullaberg, and untouched white sand beaches. The trail is famed for its brilliant infrastructure, offering over 100 established campsites featuring permanent wooden wind-shelters, fire pits (with free chopped firewood), and composting toilets.