Sunset at Laguna Schmoll
Before heading into the Mountains check up-to-date trail info, and register your trek intentions with the National Park office in Bariloche, Pampa Linda or online.
The section of the trek between Refugio Italia & Refugio Italia is steep and rocky & can be dangerous in bad weather. The National Park Office officially says that it must be done with a Registered Mountain Guide, or someone with proven experience and that you must sign a 'Deslinde de responsabilidaded' - 'waiver of liability' at the park office before you go. When I asked at the Mountain Information Center they said that as long as you had good equipment and trekking experience you would be allowed to pass, although in bad weather they may close the route as it can be dangerous. There may be snow on this section of the route until February.
Nahuel Huapi Traverse
The Nahuel Huapi Traverse connects the main refuges in the Nahuel Huapi National Park. It is one of the longer treks in the Park.
| Duration | 5 Days | Distance | ||
| Difficultly | Hard | Height Gain | ||
| Access | Easy | Popularity | ||
| Transport | Bus | Transport Costs | $6 one way | |
| Start | Villa Catedral | End | Colonia Suiza | |
| Can be domne in both directions | ||||
| Permit | Enquire at the National Park Office | |||
Transport:
Bariloche - Villa Catedral: during summer there are hourly services between about 7.00 and 8.00pm starting from the Centre and alternately going along Bustillo and Pioneros. About
$6 one way.
Camping:
You can camp at each refuge for free. A night in the regfuge costs between AR$35 $ AR$60.
Route: (can be walked in either direction)
This is the following route, put together: