Italia - Pampa Linda Trek
It is only permitted to do this route with a guide or with someone who knows the route (ie. has done it before)
A four to ten day mountain route. Spectacular diverse scenery and no crowds
| Duration | 4-10 days - depending on route | |
| Distance | 30+ km's (50+ km's from Colonia Suiza) | |
| Height Gain | 2400m (colonia suiza - Pampa Linda | |
| Start | Colonia Suiza / Cerro Catedral | |
| Finish | Pampa Linda | |
| Difficulty | Hard | |
| Access | Easy | |
| Park Entrance | $40 | |
| Notes | High Mountain Route / River crossing |
Transport:
Bariloche - Colonia Swiss: During summer there are hourly services between about 7.00am and 10.00pm. Check times before travel.
Pampa Linda - Bariloche: Daily tourist bus in the evening about 5.00pm (check time) about $40.
Camping:
Refugio Lopez (Refuge $30)
Head of the Goye River
Junction La Chata River with Brazuco River
Laguna La C.A.B
Malin Mate Dulce
Laguna Creton (very limited Shelter)
Laguna Llon
Mallin de Ricardo
Pampa Linda (Campsite fee payable)
Route: (can be walked in either direction)
This route has many starting options, but the shortest route would be to start from Colonia Swiss. Other options would be to incorporate Villa Cathedral, Cerro Lopez or Lago Jacob etc...
Finish: Pampa Linda, but you could also walk the Paso de Nubes Trek to Puerto Frias and take the boat back ($190.00) extra 2 days.
Map:
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Continuation of route, attaches to right site of bottom section of the map above
Map Courtesy of www.patagonia-outdoors.com
Images:
Goye Valley - note path descending the left hand side of the valley from Refugio Negra
Option side trip to Refugio Italia - View over Laguna Negra
From the ridge above Laguna Negra looking across to Laguna La C.A.B with ronador to the right
Looking over Laguna La C.A.B
Can't beat this for views!
Laguna Ilon with the glaciated Tronador behind
Friday, 3rd September