Trekking Viewpoints of Tronador - Stage 2 and 3 (Lakes and Rocca Refuge)

Proposal

The art of living the great landscapes

The Nahuel Huapi National Park was the first to be created in our country when Dr. Perito Moreno decided to give a large number of hectares to the national state. It has an unparalleled beauty between lakes, hills, valleys, rivers, streams and ancient forests, which provide the visitor a state of surprise and permanent enthusiasm.

The main city is San Carlos de Bariloche, with its more than 160,000 inhabitants. Very close to it, begins one of the most extraordinary routes that can be done on foot, in Trekking mode, in our territory. Although there are numerous alternatives within the national park, the one we propose offers variety in difficulty and certain accessibility for any possible case of evacuation and also resupply.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Meeting in San Carlos de Bariloche, downtown area, in the afternoon. We travel by private vehicle to the head of the Tronador arm of Lake Mascardi. Initial walk of 20 minutes to the camp, in Tres Alamos, next to the Rio Manso Superior, at the mouth with the Mascardi. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Refueling day and important ascent along a path that borders the Claro and Azul streams which leads to the Laguna Azul; the last part of it next to waterfalls and climbing stones, with great views. We camp next to the lagoon, framed by the great walls of the Bonete and Punta Negra hills. Time to enjoy the lagoon. Dinner and overnight.

Walking time: 7 hours.

Day 3: Long day. Ascent to the edge of the lagoon until you see Laguna Cretton. Then, you will reach Laguna Jujuy, ascend to the edge of Capitan Hill (a new great view of Tronador) and begin to descend to Laguna Ilon, first passing through a large Mallin (swamp with lagoons) called De Ricardo. Access to the lagoon and new camp. Dinner and overnight.

Walking time: 9 hours

Day 4: Very early: we continue towards Paso de las Nubes, passing through Mirada del Doctor (wonderful views of Lake Frey and the Tristeza branch of Lake Nahuel Huapi) and ascending to a new great viewpoint of Mount Tronador, next to Mar de stones. Continue along the path to Paso de las Nubes in a long section with ascents and descents, perhaps sections with patches of snow, and passing through the last great viewpoint of Tronador, in the passage of Cerro Constitución; Finally, you access the Agostino Rocca Refuge, in Paso de las Nubes. Rest and spend the night in the shelter, with beds.

Walking time: 11 hours

Day 5: Hike to Pampa Linda. We border the Alerce River, which we cross and also the Castaño Overo, with the fork in the path that goes up to the Otto Meilling del Tronador refuge. We finally arrived at Pampa Linda at approximately 3:00 p.m. Transfer to Bariloche. End of our services.

Walking time: 6 hours

Elevation Profile

Included Services

Your purchase from an official agency - Travel and Tourism Company registered with the Ministry of Tourism (Ascent 23 EVyT Leg: 16396)
Full guided tour
Mountain guides authorized by national parks
Assistant guide/s
Vehicle portage at the beginning of stage 2
Portage with porter and horse to start stage 3
Roundtrip transportation in any of the stages, from and to Bariloche
Tents
Shelter night in Agostino Rocca (with beds)
Full board (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner) in the mountains
Security elements: VHF communication, satellite phone if necessary, first aid kits.
Permanent assistance

Services NOT included

Equipment porterage for extra people, vehicles and/or horses
Personal equipment
Trip to Bariloche
Possible lodging and meals in the city

Note

For this Trek you can choose between two options:

First stage of the circuit (3 days)
Complete circuit (5 days)

March lunches (cold meals): Milanese and tomato sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, appetizers, salads, tapas, vegetables, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable-bacon-red chorizo stews, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pasta with various sauces or stew, Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice in a saucepan....others.
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.

Where to sleep

You will spend the night in igloo-type tents, to share from 2 to 4 people. You wil need your sleeping bag and insulation mat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be trained?

For any mountain activity you need to have previous physical preparation, or be physically active.

Do I need to have previous experience?

No previous experience is required, we recommend having good physical condition, and knowing that the modality is a journey, where you walk during the day with a backpack, and spend the night in a wild camp.

Where do you spend the night?

The overnight is done in mountain camps in igloo-type tents, comfortable and for 2/3 or 4 people. No restrooms or services

Do I have to bring a tent?

The tents are included in the service. If you want to bring your own, please ask us.

Is there a bathroom?

No. There are no toilets or chemical toilets. Everything is in nature, delimiting sectors. And you have to maintain the hygiene of the place, taking the papers.

What is the weather or temperature?

Although the time of year is optimal for this journey, in Andean and/or wild areas, temperatures tend to drop at night.

Are there rest stops?

The stops are given with a frequency and graduation according to the intensity. There are stops for lunch, snack, and rest.

From what age can they do this activity?

From 16 years of age. We also recommend that you contact us before registering or registering a minor.

How much does the backpack weigh?

In a woman a range from 13 to 15 kilos, in a man from 15 to 20 kilos.

Is there a porterage service?

We have a vehicle porterage service until the end of stage 1 and the beginning of stage 2. There is no extra porterage, although you can hire a personal porter during the tour (separately).

What do we eat?

In all our expeditions we offer the service of meals IN FULL BOARD PLAN.

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.

Difficulty Graduation System

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80%

Backpack (M)

Backpack: Weight / Duration of the Day.

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60%

Physical (F)

Physical demand

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40%

Technical (T)

Technician: Difficulty in the Field / Equipment.

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40%

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

Recommended for intermediate level

Previous experience and good physical condition required.

Required equipment

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Trekking backpack (65 to 80 litres)
Warm sleeping bag (-2 to -10 degrees comfort) (e.g. 800 gms. of down or synthetic equivalent)
Insulating mat (10 to 15mm)
A pair of trekking poles
Water-resistant plastic bags to store all the clothes inside the backpack
Poncho cape (plastic) for rain
Backpack cover or large consortium bag

CLOTHING

Socks: 4 pairs of trekking
Underwear
1 pair of shoes – trekking boots (in good condition)
1 footwear type running shoes, as a replacement for the first footwear
1 light spare shoe for wading (crossing rivers) and getting wet. They can be crocks or full sandals, better slippers
Long trekking pants (NO JEAN)
1 long inner pants or leggings
2 dry fit synthetic short-sleeved T-shirts
1 long-sleeved shirt
2 coats (fleece jumpsuit)
Warm jacket (feather or synthetic)
1 waterproof/breathable parka-type jacket (Gore Tex or similar)
1 sun hat (with flaps)
Warm gloves
Warm hat