Adventure Bariloche Patagonia trekking
Paso de las Nubes Trekking traverse

Drive to the foot of Mount Tronador known as “Pampa Linda”. There begins our trek through forest crossing streams getting to a beautiful pass with great view to mt. Tronador and all its glaciers with waterfalls. Stay over night at campsite. Next day we continue trekking through Valdivian forest to a beautiful emerald Frias lake, from there we take a boat back to Bariloche.
Season: November to April (every Monday)

Starting / Ending city: San Carlos de Bariloche

Itinerary: duration 2 days

Day 1:
Paso de las Nubes - Patagonia Argentina This is a beautiful trek which lasts 2 days. We leave the hotels at 8:30 and head south on route 258. When we reach km 36 we turn off towards “Pampa Linda” and drive for another 50 Kms. Once we arrive to “Pampa Linda” we put our packs on and begin our trek along some of the most breathtaking trails we have in our region. Our trek starts at noon along a gravel road, after walking a few Kms. , we cross a stream “Castaño Overo” (great place for lunch). After lunch we take a left along the trail which takes us towards “Paso de las Nubes” ( if we head right on the trail we reach Otto Meiling Mountain refuge on Mount Tronador) We keep walking along the wide trail with the “Castaño Overo” glacier to our side, descending to the “Alerce” river which we border along the right. Later on we cross a stream that comes from Lake “Alerce” and ends in a marshland, where the trail disappears. From this point we have incredible views of the Alerce waterfall, Mounts “Del Viento, Mar de Piedra, and Constitución”. After crossing the marsh we step into “Ñires and Coihues” forest, where we begin our ascent towards “Paso de las Nubes” along our previously lost trail. Continuing our trek along this trail we reach our campsite.
Dinner and overnight stay at Full service rural campsite
Meals included: Box Lunch - Afternoon snack - Dinner

Day 2:
We get up early and have breakfast; in order to catch our ferry that leaves from “Puerto Frías” in the afternoon. We begin the day trekking along the edge of the river “Rio Frías” in very dense vegetation. After crossing the river “Rio Frias” and walking for about an hour we reach “Puerto Frías”. We embark the ferry that takes us to “Puerto Alegre”. From here a bus takes us to “Puerto Blest” for our last part of the excursion. We board the last ferry and arrive in “Puerto Pañuelo”, from there we head back to the city.
Meals included: Breakfast – Box Lunch - afternoon snack

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Check also the 2 days trek: Tronador with its glaciers and Meiling mountain hut

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, afternoon snack and dinner. Camping, lodging, all transfers bus and ferry. 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 hot drink with bread, fruit and cereals. Lunch is usually picnic lunch, and juice to drink consisting 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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ECO-FAMILY: 20 de Junio 728 - Phone/fax: +54 2944 428995 -
(8400) - San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina
e-mail: info@eco-family.com - http://www.eco-family.com

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