Bariloche 5 Lagoons Trek in Patagonia, Argentina

We will meet in Bariloche and go over the trip itinerary and check our gear.

Transfer to Colonia Suiza.

We begin the adventure following the classic trail to
Laguna Negra (Black Lagoon), skirting the left banks of the Goye River. This is an
easy, pretty flat, well-marked path that becomes steeper after a traditional camping site.
This is the more significant ascent of the day. From the river to the hut located right next
to Laguna Negra, there are about 450 meters of altitude difference that we will
overcome through a long and continuous winding path. Our prize will be the Italia Hut
(1650 mts), surrounded by stunning mountain peaks and breathtaking alpine
landscapes.

Day 2- 1 1 km,  950 mts.,  6 hours,  Italia Shelter

We will begin our trek skirting Laguna Negra towards the col dividing Mount
Negro from Mount Bailey Willis, the first panoramic viewpoint of this circuit. The first
thing that catches our attention is the magnificent Mount Tronador (3550 m.a.s.l.) and Laguna CAB (CAB Lagoon) below. From the col, we will face a steep descent to the bottom of the valley, where we will find the Lluvco River, the first river that we will have to cross. We will then follow the river to the confluence with La Chata stream, which we will also have to
cross before our last ascent to the beautiful  CAB Lagoon (1480 m).

Day 3-  7 km,  350 mts.,  6/7 hours,  Camp

This is the most challenging day of the tour. We start by skirting the small lake and then descending through a steep path to Mount CAB. Over the ridge, we will enjoy another
breathtaking panoramic viewpoint of Mount Tronador, which is getting closer and closer.
After the ridge, we will descend to Mate Dulce Valley, a perfect spot to rest before the
next ascent. In order to reach Laguna Creton (our next camping site), we have to trek to the top of Mount Cristal’s ridge (2000 m) and then descend to the small lagoon (1650 m).

The beautiful environment surrounding the lagoon makes the whole effort worth it.

Day 4 -10 km, 450 mts., 7 hours,  Camp

After a tasty breakfast, we will trek to Laguna Jujuy  (1850 m). On the way we will stop at
the Laguna Azul (Blue Lagoon) viewpoint, maybe one of the most beautiful lagoons of this tour. From
Jujuy lagoon, we will continue our ascent to the Capitán ridge (1950 m), where we will be able
to enjoy magnificent views of Mount Tronador and its huge glaciers. We will finally
descend to today’s destination, Laguna Ilon. On our way, we will trek past big wet
meadows and short lenga beaches, which will slowly change into a more clean and open forest.

Day 5- 8 km,  400 mts., 6 hours,  Camp

During breakfast we will enjoy a wonderful gift from mother nature: Mount Tronador reflected on the surface of the lake. With our energies recharged, we have the option,
before descending to Pampa Linda, to visit the Mirada del Doctor. This is a panoramic
viewpoint located just one hour away from the lake, where you will be able to see the
majestic Mount Tronador together with a unique view of Lake Fray and the Tristeza arm of the Nahuel Huapi lake right behind it. This spot is also home to hundreds of condor
nests, which means that we will most likely be able to see some of these magnificent
birds from a very short distance. Once back at the camp, we will start our last descent,
first through wet meadows, and then through a path that will take us to the Alerce River, which we will have to wade across. Once in Pampa Linda, a transfer will drive us back
to Bariloche.

Day 6 – 12 km, 200 mts,  6 hours,  Bariloche