ANDES CROSSING TREK

Trek across the Andes from Argentina to Chile

ANDES CROSSING TREK

Trek across the Andes from Argentina to Chile

  • LENGTH TRIP
    11 days

  • SEASON
    December through May

  • LEVEL
    Moderate to advanced trekking

  • STYLE
    Trekking adventure

  • TRIP DATES
    On request

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP

  • This trip gave name to our company Andescross
  • From Bariloche to Puerto Varas in Chile
  • Trek, boat cruising
  • Camping, huts , boats and two countries : Argentina and Chile
RATES

Private 2 persons
USD 3450 per person

4 or more pesons
USD 2750 per person

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TRIP DETAILS

Crossing the Andes is one of our most complete trekking trips, with a huge variety of landscapes, flora, and fauna, and it includes the great experience of crossing the Andes 70% on foot! Traveling east to west over the Cordillera de los Andes, we start this guided hike in the Lakes District of Northern Patagonia.

From San Carlos de Bariloche we make our way across green valleys, high meadows, alpine lagoons, ridges, and saddles until we come to the Pacific Ocean in Chile. Along the trek, most nights will be spent camping in tents or staying in rustic mountain huts. We will hike below the impressive Mt Tronador (3554 mts), which is the highest peak of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Huge hanging glaciers create beautiful waterfalls landing in the valley and forming glacial rivers and lakes with emerald-colored waters. After a few days in the backcountry, we will cross the frontier between Argentina to Chile.

After crossing the border the vegetation changes dramatically into a very humid Valdivian Forest. Then, some boat crossings to Petrohue, Puerto Varas, and finally Puerto Montt at the Pacific Ocean. While cruising the lakes, there are excellent views of Volcano Osorno and Volcano Puntiagudo.

INTINERARY

Day 1:
Arrival to Bariloche, Argentina. Meet your mountain guides. Gear check. Welcome dinner.
Night in a Bariloche hotel.

Day 2:
Drive 20 km out of Bariloche to start our trek into Argentina’s Nahuel Huapi National Park. Hike with our guides to Refugio Laguna Negra, a cozy mountain hut surrounded by a basaltic black peak and a deep blue lagoon.

Night in tents or hut.

Day 3:
Multiday guided hike traverse in Bariloche, Patagonia ArgentinaEarly start from the mountain hut, heading to our first saddle with stunning view of the Andes, Mt Tronador, and a few other volcanoes in Chile. Hike down the valley and then ascend to Laguna Cab. A couple more hours to until your mountain guides set up the next camp.

Night in tents.

Day 4:
We start the day by going around a few alpine lakes, and then through high meadows until we climb to a beautiful ridge with quartz crystals. Views of Mt Tronador (highest of the area at 3554 mts). Some scree slopes to deal with on the descent and then we will find a nice camping spot to watch the sunset.

Night in tents.

Day 5:
Laguna Ilon – Multiday backpack trek in Bariloche, Patagonia ArgentinaWe climb on mellow granite domes that take us all the way to the ridge. Your mountain guide will take you past a few bright blue alpine lakes surrounded by granite walls. Hike down from the ridge brings us back below tree line. Camping beside Laguna Ilon’s sandy beaches. Great spot for a swim!

Night in tents.

Day 6:
Hike down to Pampa Linda, a cute little mountain village at the foot of Mt. Tronador in the middle of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Refresh with a shower and a nice dinner in the beautiful, family-owned Hosteria Pampa Linda.

Night in Hosteria Pampa Linda***

Day 7:
Multiday trek Nahuel Huapi national park in Bariloche, Patagonia ArgentinaRest day. Relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Tronador’s amazing hanging glaciers or go on a short hike with your mountain guide.
Night in Hosteria Pampa Linda***

Map of second part of the trek

Day 8:
Continuing on from Pampa Linda, your mountain guide will take you hiking below Mt. Tronador’s Alerce Glacier and its many waterfalls. We climb to a 1400 meter pass and then down to the Frias Valley. Camping near the hanging Frias Glacier you can hear impressive chunks of the glacier fall of the cliff.
Night in tents.

Day 9:
Multiday trek crossing the Andes from Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina to ChileWe will follow the River Frias down it’s narrow valley that is thick with vegetation like bamboo and massive 200 year old trees. After 4 hours of going through the jungle, the trail emerges into the sunlight beside the stunning emerald lake, Lago Frias.
Night in tents.

Day 10:
Bus ride across the border to Chile, and then a relaxing boat ride along Todos los Santos Lake with views of the volcanoes Volcan Osorno, Volcan Puntiagudo, and Mount Tronador. Reception in Chile. Drive to Cabañas. Now we are in Chile and almost at the ocean!!
Pacific ocean – Multiday trek crossing the Andes from Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina to ChileNight in Cabañas.

Day 11:
Drive to do a little tour of the cities of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. Drive back to Bariloche, Argentina. You can end in Puerto Montt, Chile if it is a better fit for your travel plans.

Night in Hotel.
End of Services.

For this trek, we strongly recommend hiring a Professional IFMGA UIAGM or AAGM Mountain Guides.

GEAR LIST
  • Backpack 55 lts
  • Headlamp (Petzl Tikka plus, Black diamond or similar) and extra batteries
  • Waterbottle Nalgene or Camelbak
  • Trekking boots to hike comfortable in scree slopes, snowpatches and forest trail.
  • Crocs sandals (Optional)
  • 2 pairs of sintethic socks (like Columbia or similar)
  • Hiking or trekking pants – Quick dry-(North face, Mammut or similar)
  • Capilene underwear
  • Polipropilene – capilene shirt
  • T shirt
  • Thin fleece
  • Thick fleece
  • Puffy or down jacket, beautiful for cozy afternoons in the mountains
  • Lightweight Water proof Goretex jacket
  • Lightweight Water proof Goretex pants
  • Fleece gloves x 2
  • Warm hat
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses with UV filter
  • Sun screen and lipstick
  • Hiking poles x 2 (Leki , Black Diamond, etc)
  • Gaiters
  • Pocket knife
  • Small Tupperware – pot for meals- or similar (if you have it, if not we will provide it)
  • Sleeping bag (800 grs of goosedown or equivalent) and sleeping pad (Therm-a-rest)
  • Spoon
  • Ipod- Mp3 player (optional)

Summer/ Fall Trekking Trips and Multiday Backpacking trips

This gear list is designed for Backpacking for Several days in the Mountains being able to carry the minimum but logical to travel light and safe in the mountains of Patagonia

  • Backpack 35-45 liters if you need sleeping bag bring the bigger
  • Sleeping bag ideal 600/700 grams of down fill
  • Sleeping pad as Therm-a-rest or similar
  • 2 pairs of sintethic socks (like Columbia or similar)
  • Hiking or Trekking boots good to deal with wet meadows and scree slopes
  • Gaiters
  • Quick dry pants with Schoeller material (North face, Mammut or similar)
  • Merino wool long underwear
  • Water proof Goretex pants
  • 2 T shirt- Capilene or Merino wool ideal
  • Thin fleece, like Patagonia R1 or similar with a hood ideal
  • Mid fleece layer or synthetic Jacket with some insulation
  • Down jacket or warm puffy
  • Water proof Goretex jacket
  • Thin Fleece gloves for hiking
  • Thick gloves (according to season)
  • Warm hat
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses with UV filter
  • Sun screen and lipstick
  • Earplugs… very recommended (for Mt huts, windy days in tents)
  • Tooth brush and paste
  • Headlamp (Petzl Tikka plus, Black diamond or similar)
  • Waterbottle Nalgene or similar
  • Thermos 0.5 liters ideal for warm drinks
  • Crocs
  • Iphone/ Ipod music player/camara- optional
  • Hiking poles

Camping Gear:

  • Mug to go
  • Spoon
INCLUDES
  • Private transportation
  • Professional AAGM or UIAGM Mountain Guide
  • All meals and lodging in the mountains
  • Tents
  • 4 nights in hotels
  • Boat crossings
  • Cookware.

Average day includes 10-14 km (4-6 hours) of hiking with approx. 600 meters elevation change. We will be carrying all of our food and gear in our packs, but for a lighter load, porters are available.

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