Bariloche: Cerro Tronador Tour
Patagonia, Argentina, Argentina
Drive toward Cordillera de los Andes along National Route 40 on a guided trip from San Carlos de Bariloche to Cerro Tronador. Travel along the Gutiérrez and Mascardi Lakes to the base of the mountain.
Cerro Tronador Glacier Tour from San Carlos de Bariloche
This guided tour explores Cerro Tronador, the highest peak in Nahuel Huapi National Park, suitable for nature lovers and moderate hikers.
Highlights
- Discover the hanging glacier of Cerro Tronador
- Admire diverse mountain landscapes
- See the Devil's Throat waterfall
Description
Cerro Tronador, standing at 3,450 meters, features three summits: Chilean, international, and Argentinean. Starting in San Carlos de Bariloche, the route follows National Route 258 toward El Bolsón, then Route 254 to the south part of Lake Mascardi, reaching Pampa Linda village. Pampa Linda offers basic facilities including a hostel, restaurant, campground, park guard, and a Gendarmería Nacional post.
From Pampa Linda, multiple trails for walking or horseback riding provide access to natural attractions such as the Manso Glacier and Negro Snowdrift. These glaciers form the Manso Superior River, which flows through the Valley of the Vuriloches into Lake Mascardi.
Experienced climbers can continue to the Otto Meiling refuge at 2,000 meters, the starting point for summit ascents. Cerro Tronador’s name comes from the thunder-like sounds created by large ice detachments.
The tour includes roundtrip transportation for easy access to this mountainous area.
Includes
- Pickup from central hotels and up to KM 8 on Avenida Bustillo
- Insurance coverage
Excludes
- National Park entrance fee (cash payment in Argentine pesos only)
- Meals
- Visit to the waterfall
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For best conditions, bring suitable hiking footwear, layered clothing, and sun protection. The park entrance fee must be paid on-site in cash. Morning departures are recommended for cooler temperatures and better daylight for hikes.
