Trekking Huella Andina - Villa la Angostura to Traful

Proposal

Trekking Grandes Lagos - from Traful to Nahuel Huapi

One of the most charming stretches of Huella Andina (a trekking route of more than 500 km signposted a few years ago) in the Patagonian . In the northern area of ??the Nahuel Huapi National Park and in the province of Neuquén, this route joins the basins of the Traful Lakes with that of the Nahuel Huapi, in the Villa La Angostura area. Although it is a marked trail, there are steep ups and downs and numerous stream crossings. A trekking journey with all the letters, crossing forests and ascending high passes with great views.

Dates 2023/2024:

November 25 (weekend)
December 16 (weekend)
January 9th
February 6th

ITINERARY

Day 0: We recommend to sleep in Villa La Angostura. Meeting with guides in the afternoon.

Day 1: Transfer to the beginning of the trekking . First section of the Huella Andina from the base of the Bayo Ski Center. Then we will go up the valley of the Ujenco-Buol river, which we must cross a lot of times. We will ascend to a high pass between Cerro Buol and Los Cóndores. There we will define if we quickly access one of the summits and then we will begin the descent towards the origin of the Cataratas River, which slowly flows towards Lake Traful. At the beginning of the valley we will find our camp, La Tapera de los Lagos. Set up camp and rest.

Day 2: This day we will descend through the entire valley of the Cataratas River. (crossing the river on foot), so it is important to have wading shoes. Finally we will access Route 65, next to the beautiful Lake Traful. Farewell on the beach. Celebrations and transfer back to Villa la Angostura. End of our services.

Elevation Profile

Included Services

APN-enabled trekking guides
Transfer to Bayo and return from Lake Traful.
All meals on the mountain, from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 2.
Tents and general camping equipment + kitchen
Security elements: VHF communication, satellite telephone if necessary, first aid kits.
permanent assistance

Services NOT included

Equipment portering by people, vehicles and/or extra horses
personal equipment
Accommodation and meals possible at Villa La Angostura

Note

You have to carry a hiking backpack, of no less than 50 liters; each one must carry their equipment, sleeping bag, etc. and some of the group equipment (tents, food); Typical Patagonian journey, without portering.

March lunches (cold meals): Milanese and tomato sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, appetizers, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable-bacon-red chorizo stews, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pasta with various sauces or stew, Roast meat (Chivito), Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice in a saucepan....
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit

It is necessary to complete the personal/medical record to clarify if someone does not eat any type of food.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to walk with a very heavy backpack?

Are there bathrooms?

No, the camps are completely wild, in a national park; nature is used and papers are not left (we bring them back).

Difficulty Graduation System

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60%

Backpack (M)

Backpack: Weight / Duration of the Day.

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40%

Physical (F)

Physical demand

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20%

Technical (T)

Technician: Difficulty in the Field / Equipment.

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20%

Psycho (P)

Psychological Strength

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20%

Height (A)

Height Exposure

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How to interpret these values?

Each aspect is evaluated from 20% to 100%, where:

20-40%: Basic or beginner level
60%: Intermediate level
80-100%: Advanced or expert level

Ideal for beginners

This adventure is perfect for those starting in outdoor activities.

Required equipment

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Trekking backpack (50 to 70 liters)
Warm sleeping bag (-2 to -5 degrees of comfort) (eg 600 gms. of feather or equivalent synthetic)
Insulating mat (10 to 15mm)
A pair of trekking poles
Waterproof plastic bags to store all the clothes inside the backpack
Jacket for the rain
Backpack cover or large consortium bag
Physical Fitness *** (Your medical must indicate that you are fit to perform this activity).

DRESS

Stockings + Underwear
1 pair of shoes – trekking boots (in condition)
1 lightweight replacement footwear for wading (crossing rivers) and getting wet. They can be crocks or complete sandals, better sneakers
Long trekking pants (NO JEANS)
1 long interior pants or shoes or spare
2 dry fit synthetic short-sleeved T-shirts
coat
Warm jacket (feather or synthetic) - optional
1 waterproof/breathable parka-type jacket (Gore Tex or similar)
1 sun hat (with flaps)
warm gloves
warm cap