Day 1
Bariloche - Camp 1
Distance: 12km (7.5 miles)
Elevation gain: 830m (2720')
Elevation loss: 100m (328')
Time: 6-7hr
Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗
Aerobic Difficulty: ♥♥♥♥♥
Day 2
Camp 1 - Camp 2
Distance: 12.5km (7.8 miles)
Elevation gain: 1100m (3600')
Elevation loss: 1200m (3950')
Time: 9-10hr
Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗
Aerobic Difficulty: ♥♥♥♥♥
Day 3
Camp 2 - Camp 3
Distance: 15km (9.3 miles)
Elevation gain: 900m (3000')
Elevation loss: 1000m (3280')
Time: 9-10hr
Technical Difficulty:⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗
Aerobic Difficulty: ♥♥♥♥♥
Day 4
Camp 3 - Camp 4
Distance: 16km (10 miles)
Elevation gain: 900m (3000')
Elevation loss: 900m (3000')
Time: 7-8hr
Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗
Aerobic Difficulty: ♥♥♥♥♥
Day 5
Camp 4 - Boat - Bariloche (hotel)
Distance: 12km (7.5 miles)
Elevation gain: 100m (328')
Elevation loss: 500m (1640')
Time: 5-6hr
Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗
Aerobic Difficulty: ♥♥♥♥♥
The boat leaves at 16:30
Arrival at Bariloche at 21:00
Day 5 Alternative
Camp 4 - Bus - Bariloche (hotel)
Distance: 13km (8 miles)
Elevation gain: 100m (328')
Elevation loss: 600m (2000')
Time: 5-6hr
Technical Difficulty: ⊗⊗⊗⊗⊗
Aerobic Difficulty: ♥♥♥♥♥
The bus leaves at 17:00
Arrival at Bariloche at 20:00
Backcountry Hiking and Camping in Bariloche
Join Bigtime Aventura for this extraordinary backcountry hiking and camping trip in Nahuel Huapi National Park in San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Patagonia, Argentina. This is a trip for the rugged adventure traveler that enjoys getting away from the crowds. The route takes us off the beaten track, away from the typical tourist routes and allows us to enjoy undeveloped and unspoiled wilderness for several consecutive days. We will stay at basic camp sites or bivouacs without services. Be prepared for a minimalist approach. Participants should be familiar with Leave No Trace ethics and tactics.
Five days not enough? Try our 8-day backcountry hiking and camping trip, which crosses over the border into Chile and gets up close and personal with massive glaciers.
Wilderness Experiences for Digital Detoxification
It's highly recommended to have previous backcountry hiking and camping experience before considering this trip. As such, no equipment is provided, bring all your own camping material. In a place like this, it's best to have your own material and be familiar with how to use it. This is the ultimate digital detox trip. Completely disconnect from your regular routine and reconnect with the simplicity of the wilderness. Rediscover yourself during this adventure. This could be the most rewarding trip you'll ever take!