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<h1>Trekking, mountaneering, rock climbing snowshoeing, hiking in San carlos de
Bariloche Rio Negro Nahuel Huapi National Park Patagonia Argentina </h1>
<p>Hike through ridges to Mountain Hut Frey. The traverse of cerro Catedral. season
offered: November, December April. difficulty / level of fitness: moderate
description: begin with a morning ascent via cable car or chairlift from ski
resort “cerro Catedral” with a vertical gain of 1000m (3,300 ft.). Thereafter,
a hike through mountain trails and ridges will reveal spectacular views of lake
“Nahuel Huapi” and lake “Gutierrez”, mount “Tronador” and many other mountains
en valleys of great splendor. Within three hours of hiking through rocky terrain
and few uphill sections, passing along the way lake “Schmoll”, arrive at Mountain
Hut Frey 1700m (5600 ft.) situated along the edges of lake “Toncek”. The surroundings
of “Frey” is a rock climbers paradise, a magnificent scene rich in granitic
rock formations. The hike down to “Frey” requires coordination skills navigating
through loose and rocky terrain. In the afternoon, descend back down to “Villa
Catedral” via the regular route. This three hour hike takes one through a “lenga”
forest of undescribable beauty, passing along the way Mountain Hut “Piedritas”
and “Van Titter” stream. A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TRAVERSE. </p>
<p>Ascent to cerro Bella Vista season offered: year round difficulty / level of
fitness : moderate description: this 1700 m (5600 ft.) mountain, located between
“cerro Catedral” and lake “Moreno”, is aptly named for its beautiful views.
Cerro Bella Vista has a peak of easy access which combines a hike through mountain
forest and a final section through a wide and colorful ridge. The steep nature
of this hike requires a good level of fitness. An ascent of approximately 3
- 4 hours with a descent of 2 3 hours. </p>
<p>Hike to cerro Challhuaco season offered: year round difficulty / level of fitness:
moderate description: travel to Mountain Hut “Neumeyer” by 4 wheel drive vehicles
20 km south of the city of Bariloche. The hike begins in a fantastic “lenga”
forest, which, towards the end of January, blooms countless beautiful flowers
of “amancay”. At approximately 1600 m ( 5300 ft.) we leave the forest and enter
a semi-desertic zone typical of this altitude. Upon reaching Challhuaco´s peak
the views are imposing. 360º of panorama which includes “cerro Blanco”, “cerro
Ñireco”, the Patagonian Steppes to the East , the “Ñirihuau” river, and “Tristeza”
stream. On the hike down from Challhuaco´s peak there is the option to trek
by lake “Verde” (green) surrounded by a forest of ancient trees. Before returning
to the city of Bariloche we will stop for tea at Mountain Hut Neumeyer. All
this combined make this a very complete excursion. </p>
<p>Ascent to cerro Lopez season offered: December April difficulty / level of
fitness: moderate / hard description: this hike begins early from “Circuito
Chico” and ascends to Mountain Hut Lopez via the regular trail. Depending on
conditions , the hike continues upward to “Turista” peak, passing along the
way the well known “Hoya del Lopez”. This ascent requires coordination skills
navigating through loose and rocky terrain on a steep grade. The rewards are
great, exhilarating views of “Monte Tronador” (11500 ft.), lake “Nahuel Huapi”,
lake “Moreno”, the grandiose Hotel “Llao Llao”, and the impression of being
able to touch the sky. A highly recommended experience. note: because of the
steep nature of this trail, a certain level of fitness and hiking experience
is recommended. For those wishing to bypass most of this rigorous trail it is
possible to ascend by 4x4 on a mountain road as an alternate. This would be
an additional cost and would considerably shorten the approach to the peak.
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<p>Ascent to North Peak of cerro Lopez from Lopez Bay. season offered: November
April difficulty / level of fitness: hard description: this hike requires
some scrambling and ascent on very steep trails. It begins from lake Nahuel
Huapi level (760 m / 2500 ft) and goes to 2050 m / 6700 ft. A hike which requires
a good level of fitness and an ability to move over rocky terrain. Begin from
“Bahia Lopez”, after 20 minutes of hiking on a wide trail the hike ascends the
steep and rocky Northwest spur of “cerro Lopez”. All the meanwhile marvolous
views abound. The characteristics of this ascent require continuous scrambling
over rocky terrain on a long day outside. </p>
<p>Ascent to “cerro Ventana” season offered: year round difficulty / level of
fitness: moderate description: a few kilometers south of Bariloche rises this
beautiful mountain with curious rock formations and impressive views. The hike
up is rigorous and sustained and therefore one must be prepared for a physical
challenge. From the beginning to the upper ridges the panorama is beautiful:
lake “Gutierrez” at our feet, “cerro Catedral” and “cerro Otto”, the city of
Bariloche , lake “Nahuel Huapi” and Mount Tronador, the highest mountain of
the area. </p>
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