Half Day Hike

Did you know you can walk on a glacier just a few hours from Bariloche? On Tronador Mountain, we leave the busy viewpoints behind and step directly onto ancient ice, surrounded by peaks, cliffs and deep blue crevasses. Safety is always first. We use proper glacier gear: crampons for grip on the ice, a helmet for protection and a harness for roped travel when needed. I’ll show you how everything works, step by step. You don’t need any previous mountaineering or glacier experie

Bariloche is surrounded by peaks that are perfect for a full day out in the mountains. In just a few hours of hiking, you can leave town behind, climb above the tree line and enjoy wide views of lakes, glaciers and the Andes. Here are some of the best full-day summits around Bariloche that I guide regularly. Cerro Ventana – Fossil Ridge Adventure Cerro Ventana is a fantastic choice if you like variety: forest, open slopes and a beautiful rocky ridge near the top. The highligh

Snowshoeing is one of the best ways to discover winter in Bariloche. Instead of standing in lift lines or weaving through crowded ski fields, you step off the beaten path and into quiet forests, open snowfields and hidden viewpoints that most visitors never see. Snowshoeing is one of the best ways to discover winter in Bariloche. Instead of standing in lift lines or weaving through crowded ski fields, you step off the beaten path and into quiet forests, open snowfields and hi

Spending time in the mountains doesn’t have to mean long, exhausting days. Around Bariloche there are beautiful half‑day hikes that are perfect for families, first‑timers, or anyone who wants to enjoy Patagonia at an easy pace. Here are three of my favorite options. Valle Encantado – A Magical World of Rock Towers The iconic "Valle Encantado" which means "Enchanted Valley" Valle Encantado sits in the Limay River Valley, a short drive from Bariloche. As you arrive, the landsca