I took advantage of this 10,1 km (6,275 miles) round trip trail near Bariloche, Rio Negro. Generally considered a challenging course, it takes an average of 6 hr 8 min to complete.
This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping and hiking, so you're likely to meet other people as you explore. I met few people.
The best time to do this trail is from November to April.
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From the trailhead, the hike should take roughly two hours until meeting up with the auto road.
At 890 m (2,919 ft) MSL at the moment.
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Fly Above an Enchanting Forest
Mount López is located in the Short Circuit. Colonia Suiza is located at the foot of Mount López towards the east, and Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes towards the north and northeast, respectively. It's summit is 2,075 meters (6,810 feet) above sea level.
A 3-hour hike through a trail took me to López hut where I found an excellent spot with everything I need for info, registered and food/beverages.
On Mount López, I also had the chance to go on an amazing hike. and reached two mountain lodges: López and Roca Negra. The ascent to all two of them started at the base of the mountain with a great walk through a sharp mountain path, amidst hundred-year-old coihues and tall lengas (White Oaks). The natural turns in the path provided great viewpoints that showed the immensity of the great Nahuel Huapi National Park, with great views of the amazing lakes, islands, and mountains. I walked through the woods and the mountain. It is medium to difficult trekking - climbing.
Route
25 km (15 miles) from Bariloche's Civic Center
Duration
All day
Season
All year round
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At 1,010 m (3,313 ft) MSL.
Don't forget to bring your trekking poles.
This is the soft part of the trail. Follow the read & white dots. Look at the tree!
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First mountain refuge.
This is the route that goes up to Cerro López in Bariloche from "la panchería" in Circuito Chico. The path goes up the rocks on the side of Arroyo López, quickly gaining height and opening up to the first viewpoints with views of Cerro López, Cerro Llao Llao and Lake Nahuel Huapi. After crossing a sector with rocks, the path enters the forest until reaching the "first refuge" of Cerro López, also known as Refugio Roca Negra. Here I rested and enjoyed the views of the Llao Llao area before continuing towards the next refuge, Refugio López.
From Refugio Roca Negra, the trail continues up steeply through the forest until the trail becomes a slightly wider and flatter path, although it still has a slight slope. If you pay attention on the way up after the first refuge, you can see the red Refugio López further up the mountain.
After walking a little along this wider and flatter path, I crossed a stream and then the path continues uphill, more and more pronounced, until I reached the door of the refuge. Many choose to stay here to enjoy the views and eat something tasty, but I still wanted to continue climbing the mountain and it was not too late, I continued to the summit of Cerro López (Pico Turístico), notifying the refugee in advance, charging and respected the instructions she gave me.
It is best to make this climb from Refúgio López to Pico Turístico in good weather to enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views in all of Bariloche with a clear sky. If you want to reach Pico Turístico and not just Refugio López, it's important to start the day very early, even in the summer months! For everyone's safety, refugees usually don't let you up after noon.
Most hike during the day, but Refúgio López has beds for those who want to stay overnight, and also has a camping area outside the refuge with beautiful views of the hill. During the winter, Cerro López becomes a cross-country ski destination in Bariloche.
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