Cerro Tronador | Argentina

Day 1: We leave from Bariloche to Pampa Linda by car. The ride to the base at Tronador will take roughly two hours. This is the starting point for a trail that will lead us to Meiling hut (1890 masl). We’ll hike through the transition between the Andean-Patagonian forest and the Valdivian rainforest. A unique ecosystem, full of biodiversity.  

In about 4 to 5 hours we’ll reach the hut, nestled between the Alerce and Castaño Overa glaciers. 

Should we have time and energy left, we can practice on the glacier that very same afternoon. A great time to smooth out some of the techniques that will be helpful tomorrow. We spend the night at the hut.

Day 2: We begin early in the morning. Depending on the season, we may have the chance to use our crampons just a few minutes away from the hut, to cross the glacier. We’ll climb to the edge of La Motte, and then detour to “La Vieja”. On our way down, we’ll be searching between the cracks for the trail to “La Depresión”. This is our gateway to our climb to the saddle that connects Pico Internacional y Pico Argentino. The area close to the summit is the most technical with a small ice climbing section mixed with a 3-4mts rock one where our guide will secure the group from the top. The estimated time is about 7/9 hs to go up and 3 hours to go down approximately. It all comes down to snow conditions, the will of the mountain and the overall physical condition of the group. 

Night at the hut. 

Day 3: After a well deserved rest. We’ll share a juicy breakfast and, without any hurry, begin our march that will bring us back to Pampa Linda in the afternoon. Then we go back to Bariloche. End of the programme. 

The programme hereby presented is estimative. If you have experience in trekking and your own means of transportation, you can join us for the ascent from the hut. It is possible to combine it with some hikes around the area too. We can offer you a tailor-made experience according to your objectives.