Hiking

The El Bolsón valley is criss-crossed with hiking trails that bring adventurers deep into the Andean mountains. The majority of the trails lead to manned huts that offer hot meals, beds and sometimes home-brewed beer. In contrast to the hiking in Bariloche, the trails in El Bolsón venture up valley canyons, eventually leading to an impressive mountain or brilliant blue glacier signaling the turn-around point. The majority of the trails are steep in sections and require some athletic ability. Also, many of the trail heads are most easily accessed by a car, though taxis from El Bolsón will take you to some of them. Check with the tourist office for maps and trail conditions.

Location:
Trails are located on either side of the El Bolsón valley.
El Bolson, Argentina

Hiking Types:
Hiking

Travel Tips: Trails may close in the winter. Spring runoff may make some trails hazardous due to water crossings. Ask tourist office for trail conditions.

Relative price: Free

Travel Skills: beginner/easy.

You Need to Bring: hiking shoes, water, comfortable clothes

By Shanie Matthews

I am a lover of things foreign, animals, and outdoor sports (especially snow skiing). My husband and I originally moved to Argentina as owners and...

Created: 23 Nov 2008

Updated: 23 Nov 2008

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