Full trekking day in Cerro Lopez

Cerro Lopez is an emblematic mount of Bariloche. Let's conquer its surroundings in just one day!

The Cerro Lopez is 2075 meters high and it offers a great variety of routes up to the summit. Therefore, I would like to propose to you some alternative ways according to your level.

The first option consists in a challenging route known as the Palotinos Ridge. It is a 1-day trek adventure that requires some technical knowledge and training but it's an amazing experience you cannot miss.

Our itinerary starts in Bahía Lopez, a wonderful place surrounded by lakes and snowed peaks. We will walk by steep vertical cliffs that give us the necessary height to admire an amazing view of the Cerro Tronador, the Cerro Capilla and of course, the Nahuel Huapi Lake.

The hike continues while we are heading up to a magnificent peak of the Cerro Lopez known as Pico Turista, at 2039 meters. And after some pictures from such a viewpoint, we will start the descent across the route that people usually use to ascend to the peak. It is a long and snowy path, depending on the period of the year.

There is also another less difficult option to get to the Cerro Lopez summit. The route is called Goats Ridge and it is the traditional ascent trail. The way is beautiful and very interesting because of its vegetation, forests and birds like woodpeckers and condors.

We will hike and gain elevation quickly while enjoying the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi Lakes. It is a good place to have lunch before continuing ascending to the Extremo Encantado Hut.

During that way down, we will re-enter to the forest and be surprised by more wild fauna. The reward comes once at the hut, where we will enjoy a tasting dinner in front of a fireplace while we wait for the jeep to come and take us back the mountain base.

Whatever option you choose, you are doing the right thing. You cannot miss this full day trekking expedition in Cerro Lopez.

I will be waiting for your contact in order to plan together your best mountain experience!!!