Adventure Bariloche Patagonia trekking
Trekking Mount Tronador And its Glaciers

Drive through 70 km. of mountains ands lakes until we reach the foot of Mount Tronador known as “Pampa Linda”. There begins our trek through forest and rocky terrain, crossing streams and getting amazing views of mt. Tronador and all its glaciers with waterfalls. Stay over night at the Otto Meiling mountain hut. Next day optional glacier walk before we descent to Pampa Linda.
Season: November to April
Starting / Ending city: San Carlos de Bariloche

Itinerary: duration 2 days

Day 1:
We leave Bariloche in regular transportation, and drive through 70 km. of mountains ands lakes until we reach the foot of Mount Tronador known as “Pampa Linda”. This is where we begin our trek, bordering the “Castaño Overo”, a river which descends from the glacier. We cross the river using a rustic bridge; here we begin our ascent surrounded by extravagant “Coihues” trees. We start getting higher and higher, zigzagging through the forest in order to make the walk easier, always enjoying the remarkable view that Mount Tronador offers. We leave the forest behind and finally at almost 2000 meters above sea level we arrive to the Otto Meiling mountain hut where we spend the night.
Meals included: box lunch and Dinner

Day 2:
Breakfast. The next morning accompanied by a guide we learn how to walk on mountain terrain, in order to properly walk along the glacier (optional activity). We return to the refuge for lunch, after a short break we begin our descent to “Pampa Linda” where vehicles await us. We arrive in Bariloche at about 7:30 pm.
Meals included: Breakfast and Box Lunch

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check also this 2 days trekking: Trekking from 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. 1 Breakfast, 2 box lunch, and 1 dinner. Regular transport from Bariloche and “Pampa Linda”. 1 night accommodation in Otto Meiling mountain hut.
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 provided at the mountain hut hot drink with toasts butter and marmelade. Lunch includes a picnic lunch, and juice to drink being a salad, a large sandwich, as well as 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 health and life insurance. Tips. Entrance fee to National Parks ($12.- Tronador Mt. entrance fee). Airport fees, as well as flights. Mini trekking on glacier Castaño Overa. 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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