Italia - Jacob Trek

This is a 3 Day Trek, along a 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

Map Courtesy of www.patagonia-outdoors.com

Images:

Casa de Piedra valley

Laguna Jacob and Refuge San Martin

The route heads to the left then round Pico Refugio (right)

Looking back into the Goye Valley

Option side trip to Refugio Italia - View over Laguna Negra

Goye Valley - note path descending the left hand side of the valley to Refugio Negra