{"id":8414,"date":"2020-11-25T11:24:14","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T14:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/wp2025\/senderos\/senderos-rio-negro\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T16:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T19:25:21","slug":"senderos-rio-negro","status":"publish","type":"senderos","link":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/senderos\/senderos-rio-negro\/","title":{"rendered":"Senderos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Trail 1 \u2013 Sierra Grande<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Guided hikes along the trails and climbs of Sierra Grande. Medium-difficulty trails in the mountains surrounding the city of Sierra Grande, with a guide. Contact: Sierra Grande Tourism Office<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Trail 2 \u2013 \u201cCerrito Llao Llao\u201d and Villa Tacul \u2013 Bariloche<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A very pleasant walk through the forest, with stunning landscapes and an unparalleled view from the viewpoint of \u201cCerro Llao Llao.\u201d Once there, you can continue to Villa Tacul and enjoy its beaches, ideal for diving and spending a beautiful afternoon.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Starting point: \u201cCircuito Chico,\u201d 1300 meters from Puerto Pa\u00f1uelo and the Llao Llao Hotel.<\/li>\r\n<li>Duration: Between 50 minutes and 1.2 hours. From the starting point to \u201cCerro Llao Llao\u201d: 1 hour and 10 minutes. To Villa Tacul: 50 minutes if you go from the viewpoint of Llao Llao, otherwise, 1 hour and 20 minutes.<\/li>\r\n<li>Difficulty: Low (it has some slopes that may be difficult for older people).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Trail 3 \u2013 \u201cBah\u00eda L\u00f3pez\u201d \u2013 Bariloche<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A simple and pleasant hike, ideal for beginners. It offers spectacular views of \u201cBrazo de la Tristeza,\u201d \u201cBah\u00eda L\u00f3pez,\u201d and the eastern side of \u201cCapilla\u201d hill.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Starting point: Parking lot of the Alun-Nehuen Hotel, in \u201cBah\u00eda L\u00f3pez.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>Duration: 1.30 hours<\/li>\r\n<li>Difficulty: Low<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Trail 4 \u2013 \u201cLago Escondido\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A beautiful route which consists of two trails that can be combined as an alternative hike: \u201cLago Escondido\u201d and \u201cPuente Romano.\u201d The first takes you through the Coihue Forest, with its characteristic natural tunnel formations, and continues to the lake, which is notable in summer for the pleasant temperature of its warm waters. From there, you can continue to \u201cBah\u00eda de los Troncos,\u201d from where you can enjoy incredible views of <a href=\"http:\/\/barilocheturismo.gob.ar\/es\/actividades-cerro-lopez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cCerro L\u00f3pez\u201d<\/a>, \u201cCerro Capilla\u201d, the mouth of <a href=\"http:\/\/barilocheturismo.gob.ar\/es\/lagos-y-playas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cBah\u00eda L\u00f3pez\u201d<\/a>, and the headwaters of <a href=\"http:\/\/barilocheturismo.gob.ar\/es\/brazo-tristeza-y-cascada-del-arroyo-frey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cBrazo Tristeza\u201d<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Meanwhile, the trail to \u201cPuente Romano\u201d is a pleasant, short walk that leads to an old stone bridge built by the National Parks in 1937.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Starting point: Playground located in front of the Ranger&#8217;s House.<\/li>\r\n<li>Duration: 20 minutes (one way to \u201cLago Escondido\u201d).<\/li>\r\n<li>Difficulty: Low.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Trail 5 \u2013 Crossing the four shelters \u2013 Bariloche<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>This is an Andean trek that connects the Frey, Jakob, \u201cLaguna Negra,\u201d and L\u00f3pez refuges. A trail for those seeking a physically and technically demanding experience. Overnight stays are provided at the refuges, which provide dinner and breakfast. This trek can also be completed part-way.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Duration: 4 or 5 days.<\/li>\r\n<li>Difficulty: High.<\/li>\r\n<li>Walking time per day: between 4 and 9 hours.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Trail 6 \u2013 \u201cCerro Tronador,\u201d \u201cPico Argentino\u201d \u2013 Bariloche<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>At 3,554 meters above sea level, \u201cCerro Tronador\u201d is the highest elevation in Nahuel Huapi National Park. From its summit, you can enjoy an incomparable view. It is also an excellent opportunity to practice high-altitude climbing. Bring an ice axe and crampons.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Duration: 3 days.<\/li>\r\n<li>Difficulty: Medium\/high.<\/li>\r\n<li>Walking time per day: between 6 and 12 hours.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Trail 7 \u2013 Double Crossing of the Andes \u2013 Bariloche<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A journey through the history and culture of an entire people. South of \u201cCerro Tronador,\u201d explore the legendary Vuriloche Crossing, retracing the path of the legendary Jesuit route, once used to reach Lake Nahuel Huapi. During the tour, visit villages that live self-sustaining, as well as hot springs and places few tourists can access. Crossing into Chile, you will reach a picturesque town called Cocham\u00f3. Returning through the mountain range to Paso El Le\u00f3n, you will encounter the Manso River, filled in its middle reaches with rapids and waterfalls that belie its name.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paso C\u00f3rdoba Protected Natural Area and Red Moon Valley<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Paso C\u00f3rdoba Protected Natural Area is located 12 km from the city of General Roca and is accessed via provincial route N\u00b0 6 south of the \u201cNegro\u201d river. Its extensive area offers a variety of environments with distinctive flora and fauna.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"wp-image-2409\" src=\"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/wp2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-07-02-at-14.16.12.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>At the entrance to the Paso C\u00f3rdoba Protected Natural Area, you can choose from a variety of trails clearly marked on the entrance sign. The trail markings offer the possibility of combining motorized and pedestrian excursions, such as the Nautical Club and the \u201cLagunitas\u201d area, the Virgen Misionera trail, canyons, \u201cTres Cruces\u201d viewpoints, and Red Moon Valley, which is undoubtedly the most popular spot for residents and tourists.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2411,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"777\" class=\"wp-image-2411\" src=\"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/wp2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-07-02-at-14.17.52.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The Red Moon Valley offers a reddish landscape with vegetation typical of this type of clayey soil, predominantly containing hematite; from higher vantage points, the surrounding landscape can be seen, including the city, the ranches sector, the riverbed, and the main plateau to the south. Foxes and maras are common, as well as birds such as vultures and small mountain birds. Due to its high sensitivity to erosion, only hiking is permitted at this site. In addition to its present-day landscape, the Moon Valley is highly valued for its paleontological value.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":8415,"template":"","class_list":["post-8414","senderos","type-senderos","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","provincia-rio-negro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/senderos\/8414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/senderos"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/senderos"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/senderos\/8414\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8620,"href":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/senderos\/8414\/revisions\/8620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}