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Adventure Bariloche Patagonia
trekking
Module 1 Berghof – Neumeyer
– Frey.
 
Season: November to April (starting on Sundays)
Starting / Ending city: San Carlos de Bariloche
The whole trekking length is 4 days but you can join us
for more days taking the whole
of it (7 days).
Itinerary: duration 4
days
Day 1:
 Welcome
at Bariloche bus terminal or airport. We head to Km.1 on Avenida
de los Pioneros where our upward trek starts through a
transition forest dominated by cypress trees. After
a while we reach Piedras Blancas, a major climbing
center in this area. We resume our trek on the road and turn
on a path that leads to Refugio Berghof (first skis manufacturer
and South American ski center) which was the former home
of pioneer Otto Meiling, an early promoter of mountain activities.
We continue to the top of Cerro Otto which affords
a spectacular view of Bariloche and its surroundings.
On our way down on the south face of mount Otto, we encounter
a rock called Piedra de Habsburgo and we eventually
arrive at Lake Gutierrez and the lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hostería - lodge. (Alternatives:
Hostel Room with shared bathroom.)
Day 2:
 In
the morning we drive to Refugio Neumeyer, a mountain
shelter surrounded by lenga trees (low deciduous beech)
and situated 1,320 meters above sea level in the Challhuaco
Valley. This valley's distinct feature is the transition
from the steppe to the humid forest. The refugio is
our starting point for a trek up mount Challhuaco, which
rises 2,000 meters above sea level. As we go up, we see
how vegetation varies as altitude increases and we end
up enjoying the high-Andean flora at the mountaintop.
You get one of the most wonderful views of the area from this
summit. On our way back, we visit Laguna Verde (Green
Lagoon) situated 1,500 meters above seal level, the
habitat of the frog of Challhuaco, a strict endemic
species. We go back to the shelter from where we are transported
to the place where accommodation is provided.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hostería - lodge. (Alternatives:
Hostel Room with; shared bathroom).
Meals included: Breakfast – Box Lunch - Dinner
Day 3:
 We
get to the base of Cerro Catedral. From where the existing
lifts take us to the upper mountain area. We start our trek
along the ridge, which affords a wide and spectacular view
of Rucaco valley and Catedral, Bella Vista, and López peaks.
A couple of hours later, we take a left detour to Frey
mountain shelter. Down the mountain we find Laguna Schmoll,
a typical upland lagoon. It's time to stop and rest for a
while in this unbeatable setting. We continue downwards to
Refugio Frey, a shelter erected at the edge of Laguna
Toncek, some 1,700 meters above sea level. There are many
reasons for this location to be impressive. One of them is
that you may admire one of the most recent geological formations
of this region featuring imposing walls and granite needles.
This makes it an almost unique and perfect place for rock
climbing in Argentina. After lunch, we get on a marked
trail to descend back to the base of Cerro Catedral from where
we travel to Pampa Linda.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hostería Pampa Linda.
Meals included: Breakfast – Box Lunch - Dinner.
Day 4:
Breakfast, transfer to airport or bus terminal. Meals included:
Breakfast.
For
Inquires and booking, click here
If you prefer shorter trekkings
then check the 2 days treks: Tronador
with its glaciers and Meiling mountain hut or Tronador
to Paso de Las Nubes
Clothing and equipment
suggestions:
North Patagonia presents a wide range of changing climate.
Sometimes, it is fairly hot and on some other occasions cold
wind will force you to wear warmer clothes (like a sweater
and a jacket) or raincoats on rainy days. No need to move
your wardrobe, but it is convenient to keep in mind the following
suggestions: medium back-pack (sixty liters); sleeping bag,
two pairs of adequate shoes (trekking boots or sneakers);
several pairs of socks; a pair of cotton-light trousers or
jogging (usu. more comfortable than jeans).
Overcoat: two synthetic overcoats or not too
thick sweaters (to be able to wear both of them at the same
time if necessary); warm jacket, water resistant outfit (raincoat
or poncho-style coat); warm cap or hat; gloves; sun hat; sunglasses;
sun screen; bathing suit. Toiletries, towel, personal medication,
waste bags, flashlight, and camera.
Service included: Bilingual guide (Spanish, English) throughout
all activities included in program. Breakfast, box lunch,
and dinner. Lodging in the refugio (1 nights), and in a hostería
- lodge (alternative: hostel lodging with shared bathroom),
4 breakfasts, meals, lunches, and dinners, all transfers.
Expert trekking guide.
Guides and coordination: Each program begins and ends
in a given place and at a given time. Besides, a licensed
guide, specialized in mountain recreational activities, will
lead all groups. “Eco-family” (main office) will coordinate
all the activities. Passengers will be assisted by our local
guides and by hotel personnel (all of them highly familiarized
with our traveling system).
Coordination: During your stay, a coordinator will permanently
escort your group until getting on your transport to go back
home.
Meals: Breakfast is always provided at the hotel.
Lunch is included on days with full-day activities.
It usually consists of a main course and dessert or a picnic
lunch, and juice to drink. Meals consist of a nutritional
salad or sandwich, piece of fruit, and an alfajor (local treat)
or chocolate bar. Dinner consists of a main course.
Beverages are not included.
Not included: beverages. Personal gear (clothing, shoes,
backpacks, and sleeping bags). Drinks at dinner time. Medical
or any other kind of insurance. Tips. Entrance fee to National
Parks ($12.- Tronador Mt. entrance fee). Airport fees, as
well as flights. Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Safety: Medical assistance
is NOT included. However, trekking guides do carry basic first
aid kit and VHF communication equipment in case any emergency
situation arises. Health certificate, issued by a physician
who certifies physical fitness is strongly recommended, especially
for those with sedentary habits.
NOTE:
Eco-Family will transfer all camp equipment.
· Eco-Family reserves the right to modify itineraries or suspend
activities due to weather conditions or any other justifiable
cause whatsoever to preserve passenger safety.
· No previous camping experience required to be part of this
program
•Family groups are strongly advised not to bring children
under nine years of age to the program.
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Inquires and booking, click here
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