Trekking Nahuel Huapi National Park - from Lake Mascardi, Llum to Pampa Linda - base of Tronador

One of the most extraordinary walking tours through the Patagonian Andean forest in the Bariloche area

  • Start Date : 2026-Jan-24
    End Date: 2026-Jan-30
  • Hora Inicio: 9 AM
    Hora Fin: 9 PM
  • Meeting Point:Bariloche, Argentina.
    End: Bariloche, Argentina.
  • Duration:7 days
    Availability: 15 spots
Trekking Miradores del Tronador - Complete tour - Nahuel Huapi NP, Bariloche

Proposal

The art of experiencing great landscapes


The Nahuel Huapi National Park was the first to be created in our country when  Perito Moreno decided to give a large number of hectares to the national state. It has an unparalleled beauty between lakes, hills, valleys, rivers, streams and ancient forests, which provide the visitor with a state of permanent surprise and enthusiasm.

The main city is San Carlos de Bariloche, with more than 160,000 inhabitants. Very close to it, begins one of the most extraordinary routes that can be done on foot, in Trekking mode, in our territory. Although there are numerous alternatives within the national park, the one we propose offers variety in difficulty and certain accessibility for a possible case of evacuation and resupply.

ITINERARY:

What we present here is the planned route for the journey, but the exact route, the duration of each stage of the march and the choice of alternative itineraries are subject to different factors such as weather conditions and group evaluation by the guides. It is suggested to spend the night before in the city of San Carlos de Bariloche.

Day 1: Meeting in San Carlos de Bariloche, downtown area. Presentation of guides and working group; preparations and assembly of backpacks. We travel by private vehicle to the northern head of Lake Mascardi. Initial 2-hour walk to a beautiful beach, called Leones. Then we continue for another hour and a half to Laguna Llum, the place of our first camp. Dinner and overnight.

Walking time: 4 hours

Day 2: On this day we will continue to ascend, after skirting the Llum lagoon, to the first great viewpoint of Tronador, the homonymous branch of Mascardi Lake and Heart Island. Then we will descend a steep slope to enter the forest; Finally we border Lake Mascardi along the aforementioned arm until we find another beautiful beach, La Volteada. New camp.

Hiking time: 7 hours

Day 3: We continue bordering Lake Mascardi, Tronador arm, until the end, crossing on foot two important streams, such as Casalata and Claro; Before crossing the latter, we will visit some pools formed by the stream; Finally we will cross the suspension bridge over the greenish Rio Manso Superior, which brings its waters from Mount Tronador. On the other side is our camp, in Tres Alamos, Campamento los Césares. Overnight.

Walking time: 5 hours

Day 4: Day of resupply and important ascent along a path that borders the Claro and Azul streams and leads to the Blue Lagoon (Callvu); The last part is next to waterfalls and climbing rocks, with great views. We camped next to the lagoon, framed by large walls of the Bonete and Punta Negra hills. Time to enjoy the lagoon.

Walking time: 7 hours

Day 5: Long day. We ascend to the edge of the lagoon until we see Cretton Lagoon. Then you reach Laguna Jujuy, ascend to the edge of Cerro Capitan (new great view of Tronador) and begin to descend to Laguna Ilon, passing through a large Mallin (swamp with lagoons) called De Ricardo. Access to the lagoon and new camp.

Walking time: 9 hours

Day 6: Very early: we continue towards Paso de las Nubes, we pass by Mirada del Doctor (wonderful views of Lake Frey and the Tristeza arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi) and we ascend to a new great viewpoint of Mount Tronador, next to the Mar de hill. Stones. We continue along the path towards Paso de las Nubes in a long section with ascents and descents, perhaps sections with patches of snow, and passing by the last great viewpoint of Tronador, at the Cerro Constitución pass; Finally you access the Agostino Rocca Refuge, in Paso de las Nubes. Rest and overnight in the shelter, with beds.

Walking time: 12 hours

Day 7: Walk to Pampa Linda. We border the Alerce River, which we cross and also the Castaño Overo, with the fork of the path that goes up to the Otto Meilling del Tronador refuge. We finally arrived in Pampa Linda at approximately 3pm. End of the tour. Transfer to Bariloche (approximately 20 hours). End of our services.

Walking time: 7 hours

Note

The options to make are:

  • First stage of the circuit (3 days)
  • Complete circuit (7 days)

Included Services
  • Your purchase from an official agency - Travel and Tourism Company registered with the Ministry of Tourism (Ascenso 23 EVyT Leg: 16396)
  • Full guided tour
  • Mountain guides authorized by national parks
  • Assistant guide/s
  • Vehicle transportation at the beginning of stage 2
  • Carrying with porter and horse to start stage 3
  • Round trip transfer in any of the stages, from and to Bariloche
  • Tents
  • Refuge night in Agostino Rocca (with beds)
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner) in the mountains
  • Security elements: VHF communication, satellite phone if necessary

Services NOT included

 

  • personal equipment
  • Trip to Bariloche
  • Possible accommodations and meals in the city

Photo and Video Gallery


Albums

Mirador de la Isla Corazón
Trekking Miradores del Tronador

Since Mascardi lake to Pampa Linda

Where do you sleep

spend the night in tents, to share, for 2 to 4 people. You have to bring your sleeping bag and insulation.

Faq

Do I need to be trained?

For any mountain activity you need to have prior physical preparation, or be physically active.

Do I need to have previous experience?

No previous experience is required, but we recommend being in good physical condition, and knowing that the modality is a trek, where you walk during the day with a backpack, and spend the night in a rugged camp.

Where do you spend the night?

The overnight stay takes place in mountain camps in comfortable igloo-type tents for 2/3 or 4 people. No bathrooms or services

Do I have to bring a tent?

The tents are included in the service. If you want to bring yours, ask us.

Is there a bathroom?

No. There are no toilets or chemical toilets. Everything is in nature, delimiting sectors. And you have to maintain the hygiene of the place, taking the papers.

What is the climate or temperature?

Although the time of year is optimal for this journey, in mountainous and/or rugged areas temperatures usually drop at night.

Are there rest stops?

The stops occur with a frequency and gradation according to the intensity.

There are stops for lunch, snack, and rest.

From what age can you do this activity?

From 16 years of age. We also recommend that you contact us before registering or registering a minor.

How much does the backpack weigh?

In a woman a range of 13 to 15 kilos, in a man 15 to 20 kilos.

Is there a porter service?

We have a vehicle transportation service until the end of stage 1 and the beginning of stage 2. There is no extra transportation, although you can hire a personal porter during the tour (separately).

What do we eat?

On all our expeditions we provide food service ON A FULL BOARD PLAN.

Lunches on the go (cold meals): Milanese and tomato sandwiches, cold cuts, sandwiches, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable-bacon-chorizo ​​red stews, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pastas with various sauces or stew, Roast meat (Chivito), Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice in a casserole....
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Cooked Mate, Mate, Powdered milk; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.
It is necessary to complete the personal/medical record to clarify if someone does not eat any type of food.

Difficulty graduation

Mochila: Peso / Duración de la Jornada.

Exigencia Física

Técnico: Dificultad en el Terreno / Equipo.

Fortaleza Psicológica

Exposición a la Altura

Backpack (M)

This point has to do with the weight that we must carry in our backpacks. Trekkings or crossings where we have pack animals allow us to bear less weight on our backs. And the multi-day journeys in Patagonia (without the option of having pack mules) generally make us carry more weight, especially in the early days.

20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya

40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs

60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo

80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)

100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice

Fitness (F)

We consider physical demands to the wear that we can suffer both aerobic (climbs = possible shortness of breath) and muscle (resistance = many hours walking) and of legs and joints (descents = knees / ankles).

20% half a day or less with little unevenness.

40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.

60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)

80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.

100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.

Technical (T)

The technical difficulty is mainly based on the terrain. How much can it cost us to climb a slope, if it is very steep or if we have to use our hands in some section (simple climbing), both in rock and snow-ice, or materials such as crampons and pegs in other ascents.

20% flat land

40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents

60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.

80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.

100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination

Psycho (P)

We maintain that this point, the psychological factor, represents a relevant factor. Each one needs a factor of conviction, confidence, self-control and will power to achieve a goal. And depending on the attitude with which we face distances, slopes, terrain and many other objective factors, we can achieve performance with very different results.

20% We will not be much affected.

40% This is a normal level of attention.

60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.

80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.

100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.

Adventures (A)

It is the factor that, the height above sea level, influences us depending on the activity we carry out. Managing and overcoming symptoms caused by altitude is the key to this point

0% + sea level.

20% Up to 2000 masl.

40% + 2000 masl.

60% + 4000 masl.

80% + 5000 masl.

100% + 6000 masl.

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Required equipment

EQUIPMENT


Trekking backpack (65 to 80 liters)
Warm sleeping bag (-2 to -10 degrees comfort) (e.g. 800 g of down or equivalent synthetic)
Insulating mat (10 to 15mm)
A pair of trekking poles
Waterproof plastic bags to store all the clothes inside the backpack
Poncho cape (plastic) for rain
Backpack cover or large consortium bag

DRESS
Socks: 4 pairs of trekking
Underwear
1 pair of sneakers – trekking boots (in good condition)
1 running shoe type shoe, replacement for the first shoe
1 lightweight replacement shoe for wading (crossing rivers) and getting wet. They can be crocks or complete sandals, better slippers
Long trekking pants (NOT JEAN)
1 long indoor pants or leggings
2 dry fit synthetic short sleeve t-shirts
1 long sleeve t-shirt
2 coats (fleece sweatshirt)
Warm jacket (feather or synthetic)
1 waterproof/breathable parka-type jacket (Gore Tex or similar)
1 sun hat (with flaps)
warm gloves
warm hat

PERSONAL ITEMS
Document
Social work card.
SEVERAL
Battery powered headlamp (With spare batteries)
Sunglasses (Category III or IV)
Sunscreen (not less than factor 45). Lip balm
Toilet paper. Handkerchiefs. Wet wipes

KITCHEN FOR PERSONAL USE
Water containers for at least 2 liters (can be a plastic bottle)
Cutlery, plate or tupperware and glass. (Not glass or metal)

OPTIONAL, not mandatory (see space and weight)
SILVER TAPE tape, for blisters and repairs.
Mate, bulb and yerba.
Steel thermos.
Long-sighted, monocle. Photographic or video equipment.
Book, notebook, travel diary, pencil, pen.
Games; cards, dice, etc.
Penknife
Whistle and lighter.

Rental Equipment

Trekking sleeping bag

Booking in Advance

US$ 16 + options

Pair of Trekking Poles

Booking in Advance

US$ 10 + options

Rental mittens

Booking in Advance

US$ 8 + options

Pair of Crampons

Booking in Advance

US$ 15 + options

Rental : helmet, crampons and ice ax

Booking in Advance

US$ 36 + options

Combo Top: helmet, crampons, ice ax and full harness

Booking in Advance

US$ 50 + options

Category 3 sunglasses - Shepra Julbo Spectrom

Booking in Advance

US$ 5 + options

Backpack for trekking and mountaineering - Woman

Booking in Advance

US$ 10 + options

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