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Adventure Bariloche Patagonia
trekking
Module 3 Frey – Otto Meiling - Paso de las Nubes
Season: November to April (every Monday)
Starting / Ending city: San Carlos de Bariloche
The whole trekking length is 6 days but you can join us
for more days taking the whole 7
days trekking.
Itinerary: duration 6
days
Day 1:
 Welcome
to Bus terminal or airport. Transfer to the Challhua-co
valley. We head towards to Refugio Neumeyer, a
mountain shelter surrounded by lenga trees (low decidious
beech) and situated 1,320 meters above sea level in
the Challhuaco valley. This valleys distinct feature is the
transition from steppe to the humid forest. At night we
enjoy the popular nocturnal walk in the forest with
Headlights. Welcome dinner at the Refugio.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Refuge Neumeyer. Shared
bathroom (Alternatives: Bed room in hosteria, with private
bathroom.)
Day 2:
 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 stands 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 3:
Our
day's trek starts in Pampa Linda along the Castaño
Overo, a stream stemming from the glacier. A rustic
bridge allows us to cross this stream and get on a meandering
trail surrounded by giant and centennial coihues (southern
beeches). As we go up slowly, zigzagging through the woods
to avoid the steep grade, we rejoice at the permanent view
offered by Tronador peak. Once the dense forest is left
behind, we enter the ice fields to eventually reach almost
2,000 meters. Refugio Otto Meiling, a shelter that
may provide overnight accommodation, is awaiting us up there.
We go back down on the same path.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Hostería
Pampa Linda.
Meals included: Breakfast – Box Lunch - Dinner
Day 4:
 This
beautiful route requires two days of trekking. From Pampa
Linda we start walking on a vehicle road and, after a
few kilometers, we cross Castaño Overo stream and turn
left towards the Paso de Las Nubes trail. We continue
on a wide path on the side of the Castaño Overo glacier to
later descent to Río Alerce, a stream that we will
follow on its right margin. Later on, we cross a creek and
reach a marshy area where the path gets lost. We enjoy a spectacular
view of Cascada Alerce, a gorgeous fall in a stream, and of
mounts Del Viento, Mar de Piedra and Constitución.
We leave the marsh behind and enter a forest of ñire and
coihue trees on a better marked trail that will lead us
to Paso de Las Nubes, a pass among the clouds. Down on the
Frías valley, we reach our campsite before dark.
Accommodation in Full service campground “Valle del Frías”.
Single or Double tent: (rural area).
Meals included: Breakfast – Box Lunch - Dinner
Day 5:
 We
have to set out early this day because there is a boat to
catch in the afternoon. We start walking along the right
margin of Río Frías amidst very thick vegetation. We will
find several logs blocking our way and we'll have to get around
them. Later on, we go across Río Frías and, after a one-hour
trek, we reach Puerto Frías where a boat will take us to
Puerto Alegre on the other side of this small lake. A
vehicle will drive us to Puerto Blest, from where we start
our return trip, sailing to Puerto Pañuelo first, and driving
to the city of Bariloche next. Dinner and overnight stay at
a downtown hotel. (Alternatives: Hostel Room with shared bathroom).
Meals included: Breakfast – Box Lunch – Dinner
Day 6:
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. Camping, lodging in the refugio (1 nights alternative
in hosteria), and in a 3 hostería - lodge (alternative: hostel
lodging with shared bathroom last night), 6 breakfasts, meals,
lunches, and dinners, all transfers. Expert trekking guide.
Tents with camp-mats for overnight camping, community tent
for group meals, tables and stools, kitchenware, and cooking
ware at camp sites.
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.
For
Inquires and booking, click here
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