Cerro Tronador
Visit Cerro Tronador, the highest peak in the surroundings of Bariloche and the only one which snow and ice cover the ground throughout the year due to the glaciers in its Summit.
Description
**Visit Cerro Tronador, the highest peak in the surroundings of Bariloche and the only one which snow and ice cover the ground throughout the year due to the glaciers in its Summit.**
Cancellation Policy: **free cancellation** up to 48 hours before departure
The excursion begins in **San Carlos de Bariloche**, heading south along National Route 40, skirting **Lake Gutiérrez** and continuing toward **Lake Mascardi**. As we leave the city behind, the landscape shifts, and we enter the forests and mountains of **Nahuel Huapi National Park**.
From Lake Mascardi, we follow the road leading to **Mount Tronador** (Cerro Tronador), passing through an area of forests, rivers, and mountains. Along the way, we stop at the **Isla Corazón (Heart Island) viewpoint** to admire Lake Mascardi and the surrounding scenery. We then continue toward the **Manso River and Pampa Linda**, following the route that brings us closer to Mount Tronador.
The road leads us to **Pampa Linda**, situated at the foot of Mount Tronador. This is a key stop on the tour, offering a spectacular view of the mountains and glaciers surrounding the peak.
From Pampa Linda, we proceed to **Ventisquero Negro** (Black Glacier), one of the excursion's main highlights. Part of the Mount Tronador glacier system, it is distinguished by its unique dark color, caused by the accumulation of sediment and rock fragments on the ice.
Finally, we reach the Mount Tronador area—the highest point in Nahuel Huapi National Park—featuring snow-capped peaks and glaciers. Here, we can take in the high-mountain scenery and, under the right conditions, hear the characteristic cracking and calving of ice that gave the mountain its name.
After exploring this area, we head back to Pampa Linda, where you will have **free time for lunch and to enjoy the surroundings** before making the return journey along the route by Lake Mascardi and Lake Gutiérrez to conclude the excursion.
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Included
- Transport
- Spanish Speaking Guide
Not Included
- Access charge to Nahuel Huapi National Park
FAQ
- **Will I be picked up from my accommodation?** Depending on your accommodation's location, we may be able to pick you up directly there. If it is outside our route, we will direct you to a nearby, easily accessible meeting point.
- **How much is the National Park entrance?** Where should I pay? The National Park entrance fee is $ 35000 for non-resident adults; $15000 Argentine Residents; ** Do not pay entrance to parks **: children under 5 years; Retirees and Pensioners who are residents of Argentina; Persons with a disability certificate; Residents of Bariloche. The Entrance to Parks are paid at the place on the day of the tour, only in cash and in Argentine Pesos
- **Can we reach the summit?** No, this is not a Mount Tronador ascent trip, and there are no lifts you can take to ascend.
- **Am I going to be in contact with the snow?** No, snow and glaciers are at the top of the mountain and the tour reaches the base. However it is normal to be in contact with snow in this area due to the frequent snowfalls during the winter season.
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