6-day Trek from Lago Cholila to Lago Puelo (Rio Turbio), near Cerro Tres Picos

Come with Catalina, a UIMLA certified mountain leader, and enjoy walking from Lago Cholila to Lago Puelo near Cerro Tres Picos in Patagonia for 6 days.

Private

Andes

6 Days

Jan - Apr, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Discover remote spots in Patagonia.
Contemplate amazing views of Cerro Tres Picos and the lakes.
Learn about the local villages and culture.

Description

Would you like to explore remote places in the Argentinian Patagonia and discover dazzling wilderness areas? Then do not miss this fantastic adventure from Lago Cholila to Lago Puelo near Cerro Tres Picos.

Our 6-day adventure will start in Lago Cholila and take us into the Rio Turco Valley, where we will discover beautiful forests and explore the river. Then, we will reach a high mountain terrain, very near the Cerro Tres Picos and admire outstanding views. From this point, we will change our course and descend through the valley of the Derrumbe River that leads to the shore of Lago Puelo. At a little village called Rio Turbio, we will take a boat to cross the lake to its north coast.

We will cover a total distance of around 45 kilometers, and we will stay at the same altitude for almost the whole program except for the third day when we will ascend 500 meters. Take a look at our itinerary below for a more detailed description of each day’s activities.

Regarding the level of difficulty, keep in mind that there will be some demanding sections on the program in which we will have to cross rivers and walk through water. This is why it is important to have a good level of fitness.

So, does this program in Patagonia sound like something for you? Then all you have to do is send the request and book your place now. We will start organizing every detail to make it perfect!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transportation start and back
Permit and entrance fees
Mountain guide expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

We will meet at the airport and transfer you from Bariloche to Puelo Lake. We will have a welcome dinner, talk about our itinerary and spend the night in the Huala Hostel.

Day 2: Cholila Lake - Turco River

In the morning, we will check our personal and camping equipment, divide the food and prepare the last details. Then, we will drive to the Cholila Lake bordering the Carrileufu River and start our hike. We will walk around 5 kilometers into the valley of Turco River and set our first camp.

Elevation gain: +300m.
Distance: 5 km.
Time: 2 hs.

Night in tents. All meals included.

Day 3: Turco River - Tres Picos Base Camp

On day 3, we will continue exploring the valley of Turco River and get to see beautiful waterfalls on the way. We will set up our tents at the Tres Picos Base Camp and catch incredible views of the landscapes in the area, very near the Cerro Tres Picos.

Elevation gain: +500m.
Distance: 10 km.
Time: 6 hs.

Night in tents. All meals included.

Day 4: Base of Cerro Tres Picos

This day will be shorter in distance but harder in difficulty. We will depart from our camp and walk 2 kilometers through a Lenga forest, ascending around 300 meters in altitude. There, we will reach a col and will be at the base of the Cerro Tres Picos. After lunch, we will descend through the valley of the Derrumbe River and head to Puelo Lake. This will be a challenging 5-kilometer long section where we will have to walk through water and across a dense forest. Finally, we will reach the camp “La Horqueta” and get to rest after a long day.

Elevation gain: +250m. / – 560m.
Distance: 7km.
Time: 6 / 8 hs.

Night in tents. All meals included.

Day 5: Puelo Lake National Park

On day 5, we will walk to the Puelo Lake National Park and, after a hike through the river, we will discover some of the local rural houses. At the end of the day, we will set up camp on the south coast of Puelo Lake.

Elevation gain: -800m
Distance: 11km.
Time: 5 hs.

Night in tents. All meals included.

Day 6: Last Day

After sharing breakfast, we will take a boat to cross Puelo Lake. We will spend the night in the Huala Hostel, where we will have a typical Argentine barbeque to celebrate our last night.

Equipment you will need to bring

Backpack

Poles

Sunglasses

Goggles

About the guide

Catalina

Mountain Guide

Languages

French | English

Certificates

AAGM | UIMLA

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