Feel the Fresh Snow Under Your Feet: Snowshoeing Around Bariloche

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 hidden viewpoints that most visitors never see.

Snowshoes make walking on snow feel natural and easy, even if it’s your very first time. They spread your weight so you don’t sink in, letting you move comfortably through fresh powder and along gentle slopes. It’s an ideal way to get to know the snow without needing any previous experience or special skills.

Once we leave the popular areas behind, the noise fades and you’re surrounded by silence: the sound of your steps on the snow, the creak of trees in the cold, and the distant views of the Andes and the lakes below. We can choose relaxed routes through the forest, perfect for families, first-timers or anyone who simply wants to enjoy a peaceful winter walk.

If you’re looking for more of a challenge, we can also plan a circuit that matches your fitness and experience. Bariloche offers steeper terrain where we can climb higher, cross open ridges and even reach a summit in true mountaineering style. With the right route, snowshoeing becomes a full mountain adventure, still accessible but with a real sense of achievement when you stand on top.

Whether you want a gentle introduction to snow or a more demanding ascent, snowshoeing around Bariloche lets you experience Patagonia’s winter landscapes in a quiet, personal way—far from the crowds and close to the mountains.