Tours, expeditions and activities
IN BARILOCHE
San Carlos de Bariloche (commonly called Bariloche) is a city in the Patagonia region of Argentina. It borders Nahuel Huapi, a large glacial lake surrounded by the Andes Mountains. Bariloche is known for its Swiss Alpine-style architecture and its chocolate, which is sold in stores on Mitre Street, the main avenue. It is also a popular base for hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains, and for exploring the surrounding Lake District.
Day Hikes and trekkings
Bariloche is the pioneer city in mountain activities in Argentina. The first National Park in Argentina (and second in the world), Nahuel Huapi National Park, was created there. Its refuges are historics and allow amazing multidays hikes.
Some of the best trekking in Bariloche are:
- Llao Llao Llao Hill Trail: A walk through the forest with views of Llao Llao Llao Hill and Villa Tacul.
- Arrayanes Trail: Trail in the Llao Llao Llao Municipal Park.
- Roman Bridge Trail and Tacul Bay Viewpoint: Trail in the Llao Llao Llao Municipal Park.
- Piedra de Habsburgo Trail: Trail to Otto Hill
- Seccional Lago Gutiérrez: Trail to Cascada de los Duendes (Elves Waterfall)
- Cerro Campanario: Trail to the Small Circuit
- Cerro Challhuaco: Trekking of medium difficulty
- Laguna Verde: Trekking at medium difficulty
- Refugio Frey: Trekking of medium difficulty
- Rocca Refuge: Trekking at medium difficulty
BEST REFUGES IN BARILOCHE: REFUGIO GRAL SAN MARTIN – LAGO JAKOB · REFUGIO LAGUNA NEGRA · REFUGIO FREY · REFUGIO LOPEZ..
What OPTIONS do I HAVE TO KNOW BARILOCHE
BEST TREKKINGS ?
We will design a trekking trip according to your time disposal, your skills and experience.
Option 1 : You choose comfort between trekkings and to enjoy only days hikes and acomodations at night.
Option 2: Mix experiences! You choose to experience historic Bariloche refuges! Then you can combine with day hikes and traditionals excurtions.
Option 3: You want a real adventure and spend nights outside, we can organize for you the perfect itinerary.
CAN I HIKE in low season in
BARILOCHE ?
Southern autumn (April to May) and Southern spring (September to November): We highly recommend Bariloche mid-April. . These seasons offer a cooler and more variable climate, with average temperatures ranging between 10°C and 20°C. The days are shorter, but there is still enough light to enjoy nature. The trails are usually less crowded and the prices are lower.
Advantages: Less crowded, lower prices. Beautiful colors!
Disadvantages: Cooler and more variable weather, shorter days, some trails may be closed due to snow or mud.
CAN I SKI in the southern winter in BARILOCHE ?
Southern winter (June to September): The whole region experiences a cold, snowy climate, with average temperatures ranging between -3°C and 7°C. The days are short and the nights are long. If you like winter sports, such as skiing and snowboarding, this is the best time to visit Patagonia .
Backcountry ski is your best option in winter!
If you are a backcountryskier , Patagonia and Bariloche is a «place to ski». With amazing views on Nahuel Huapi Lake and mountains, all kind of terrains are available: easy, challenging and complex. The environment in FREY with its sharps picks is unic.
Where to go backcountry skiing: Cerro Catedral, Baguales Mountain Reserve, Refugio Frey to Refugio S. Martin at Lake Jakob.
Recommendations
It is recommended to do it with the company of specialized guides.
It requires specific material and equipment, similar to classic ski equipment.
It is a risky sport.
Experience
It is an experience to awaken the senses, of one or more days.
You can enjoy the particularities of the different ski touring areas.
You can feel the peace and majesty of Patagonia.
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