Italia - Jacob Trek
This is a 3 Day Trek, along a high mountain route.
| Duration | 3 days | |
| Distance | ||
| Height Gain | ||
| Start | Colonia Suiza | |
| Finish | Picada de Frey | |
| Difficulty | Hard | |
| Access | Easy | |
| Park Entrance | none | |
| Notes | High Mountain Route |
Transport:
Bariloche - Colonia Swiss: During summer there are about hourly services between about 7.00 and 10.00pm. Check times before travel.
Limited Daily buses (high season only) - check the timetable before travel
Camping:
Free Camping at Refuge Italia, at the river junction of the Goyle & Navidad,
Laguna Jacob (Refuge San Martin)
Don't want to take a tent: Refugio Italia & Refugio San Martin (about $30 night)
Route: (can be walked in either direction)
Colonia Swiss - Italia: 5 hours
Italia - Laguna Jacob: Full Day
Laguna Jacob - River Casa de Piedra/Road Junction: 5 Hours
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Map Courtesy of www.patagonia-outdoors.com
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