The Best Hiking Trails in Río Negro (Argentina)

2014/02/05 - refugio Frey to refugio Laguna Negra via refugio Jakob

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Mathieu Jaudon

Distance

13.45mi

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5604f

TrailRank

31

Wonderful traverse ! Better with perfect weather in order to enjoy the view on the others summit. The section between Jakob and Laguna Negra is actually forbidden without guide. However, if you have a good mountain exper...

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Cabeza del Indio y Cascada Escondida

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maatkk

Distance

7.16mi

Elevation +

843f

TrailRank

31

Gentle day walk from El bolson to two surrounding natural places. Both considered as reserve, you will have to pay to enter cabeza del Indio and the cascada, but not much. Starting from El Bolson, first part is the road...

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Cajon Del Rio Azul

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Gabemma

Distance

10.71mi

Elevation +

2051f

TrailRank

30

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GPS failed on return, so kms are inaccurate. Was 12.10km from Wharton to the second bridge at Cajon Del Rio Azul, so ~25km return hike. Suggested time 6hrs, took us 5hrs 20mins with 20min rest.

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Mirador Piltriquitron

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maatkk

Distance

12.70mi

Elevation +

3862f

TrailRank

30

Nice mirador of El Bolsonand the valley, to the lake Puelo. Just under the Cerro Piltriquitron and a bit above the refuge. A good day walk if you don't take the taxi to the carpark (cost 90 pesos). We took it only to th...

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Sendero Colonia Suiza

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Kaila Pambid

Distance

3.61mi

Elevation +

2500f

TrailRank

29

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We made it up to the first peak in a little over 2 hours. We came back down the same way because we we not prepared for such deep snow! (November 2023)

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beautiful island, if possible, get on the little rock. mirador! real big trees, bamboo, beaches, nature pure. come+see

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Michael Kleinhenn

Distance

7.44mi

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2326f

TrailRank

29| 4.0

beautiful island, if possible, get on the little rock. mirador! real big trees, bamboo, beaches, pure nature . come+see

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Cerro Catedral, refugio Frey, laguna Schmoll y retorno por aerosillas.

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Assatti

Distance

14.64mi

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3898f

TrailRank

29

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Improvised trekking. It is of medium difficulty up to the Frey refuge, then the difficulty increases to medium-high (you need climbing experience, good shoes and trekking sticks). We spend a couple of hours in the refuge...

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Nahuel Huapi 3 day traverse (Stage 2: Refugio Frey to Refugio San Martín (Lake Jakob))

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lorena_m

Distance

6.26mi

Elevation +

2320f

TrailRank

28

This is a stunning part of this 3 day traverse. This stage is quite a technical so you will be walking at a slower pace than during Stage 1. Therefore, it is wise to leave Refugio Frey early. Mountain experience is neces...

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Nahuel Huapi 3 day traverse (Stage 1: Villa Catedral to Refugio Frey (Lake Toncek)

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lorena_m

Distance

7.00mi

Elevation +

2776f

TrailRank

28

This trail is one of 3 routes to Refugio Frey from the Villa Catedral area. Public transport is available from Bariloche to Villa Catedral. This is a relatively easy ascent involving non-technical terrain. There are grea...

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Nahuel Huapi 3 day traverse (Stage 3: Refugio San Martín (Lake Jakob) to Tambo Baez)

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lorena_m

Distance

9.44mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

28

Nice walk down the hill along a beautiful river. You will be walking under the sun for quite a bit of the walk. Apart from the initial kilometer, the walk is quite easy. There is plenty of water refilling opportunities a...

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Warton - Cumbre Cerro Hielo Azul por Refugio Natacion - Cajon del Azul - Refugio Retamal - El Bolson

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lucatrek78

Distance

26.56mi

Elevation +

8520f

TrailRank

96| 5.0

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Trekking del 16-17-18 enero 2020 Cerro Hielo Azul desde Refugio Natacion - 2258 m.s.n.m., Cajon del Azul - Refugio Retamal - Warton - El Bolson 43,00 km el trekking de los tres dias. desnivel: 2600 metros DIA 1: War...

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Colonia Suiza - Laguna Negra (Refugio Italia 'Manfredo Segre')

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Gandalf.

Distance

13.05mi

Elevation +

3281f

TrailRank

27

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The trail starts next to route 79, you will see a sign indicating the entrance. The last 2 kilometres were completely covered with snow. With each step you buried in about 1 metre of snow. In those conditions it took me...

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Circuito chico.

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Assatti

Distance

9.23mi

Elevation +

1352f

TrailRank

27

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First we walked a little bit around the Pañuelos port. We started with the most complicated part which was to climb the hill llao llao (it is not difficult at all, it has many viewpoints. It is advisable to respect othe...

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Nahuel Huapi Big Traverse (Bariloche, Argentina)

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Ricardo Feres

Distance

64.73mi

Elevation +

21837f

TrailRank

26

Nahuel Huapi National Park Big Traverse (Bariloche, Argentina), combining 4 Refugios and 5 lagunas traverses + Refugio Otto Meiling and Castaño Overa Glacier. Text and photos about this traverse in the book The Most Beau...

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Villa Catedral - Refugio Frey

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Gandalf.

Distance

12.89mi

Elevation +

3907f

TrailRank

26

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From Catedral Base to Refugio Frey. Weight in the backpack 12 kgs. The last 500m of the trail where covered with snow. The path is well signed and easy to follow. The refuge has bathrooms and a small cafeteria.

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Cerro Ventana

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K‘s

Distance

3.28mi

Elevation +

1562f

TrailRank

26

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Cerro Ventana Quite steep. Good shoes necessary. Sticks are an advantage. The last part is not well marked. Various paths lead back. Partly you have to climb. Attention, steep rocks! Views of Bariloche and Cerro Catedra...

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TRAVESIA BELLAVISTA-GOYE | BARILOCHE

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Trekking Travel Fun

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Distance

7.26mi

Elevation +

3704f

TrailRank

91| 4.67

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Subida Cerro Bellavista y cerro Goye. De Tambo Baez a colonia Suiza. La travesía comienza en el Tambo Baez. Se llega por la ruta vieja a Colonia Suiza, ruta 79. El estacionamiento son $200. De allí se comienza por la...

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Refugio Lopez

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Mateus Cerqueira

Distance

5.56mi

Elevation +

2644f

TrailRank

25

We’ve made it in September. There was lots of snow and made the way up much more challenging. During spring or summer should be an easy hike.

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Argentina - Bariloche - Refúgio Frey

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davidmferez

Distance

7.28mi

Elevation +

2513f

TrailRank

25

Awesome trek with great sightseeing and with incredible finish. Just two points to collect water and they are after entering the valley.

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Catedral parking lot to Frey

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Rodrigo Nery

Distance

6.94mi

Elevation +

2513f

TrailRank

24

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Easy but medium long trail. Children of 10y would do it. Remember to register first, parkstaff may ask for a printscreen.

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Bosque Tallado

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highfish

Distance

2.31mi

Elevation +

1873f

TrailRank

24

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From El Bosque around 10km cravel road. From there you have to walk. To see the sculptures you have to pay 40 pesos.

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Jakob to Laguna negra

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armiller123

Distance

7.85mi

Elevation +

3550f

TrailRank

23

Amazing trip. Challenging incline in the beginning where you have to climb a bit. It’s not too hard, but you have to use your hands. Refugio Jakob gives a talk at 9AM which gives you some tips on where to go. Challenging...

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Pico Turista (via Ref. Lopez)

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maatkk

Distance

3.50mi

Elevation +

4029f

TrailRank

22

Day walk from Bariloche, with public transportation (bus 10 + 11 in summer only). Great views on the lake and mountains behind toward National Park and Chile at the top.

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Cerro Villegas desde Ruta 23

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lucatrek78

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Distance

5.75mi

Elevation +

1696f

TrailRank

83| 5.0

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Cerro Villegas y cumbre sin nombre por Ruta 23 Trekking del 29 mayo 2022 Largo: 9 km Duracion: 5-6 Horas (con nieve). Desnivel: 500 metros. Ruta 23 - Cumbre Cerro Villegas: 2Horas Cumbre Cerro Villegas - Cumbre sin...

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REFUGIO FREY | DESDE VILLA CATEDRAL | BARILOCHE

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Trekking Travel Fun

Distance

12.27mi

Elevation +

3182f

TrailRank

83| 4.44

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Subida y bajada al refugio Frey, ubicado en el Cerro Catedral, San Carlos de Bariloche. Tiempo: con buen ritmo, pueden ser 3 horas de ascenso. Pueden ser 5 si el ritmo es bajo. Salida desde Villa Catedral (centro de es...

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