Chile
Argentina
Peru
Bolivia
Ecuador
1-800-906-8056
(11) 5219-4105-
Duración: 8 hours
-
Máx. Pasajeros: 10
-
Edad mínima: 12
-
Dificultad: MODERATE
Description
See stunning views from the top of Cerro Colorado, an extinct volcano in the Neuquen province of Argentina, on this full-day guided trekking tour. After hotel pickup in San Martin de los Andes, an experienced guide takes you on a moderate hike up the 5,833-foot (1,778-meter) mountain, showing you local plants and geological formations along the ascent. When you reach the summit, you’ll enjoy some of the best views of the region. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour for a personalized experience.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Medical-Pharmaceutical and Rescue Coverage Insurance
Liability Insurance
Afternoon Snacks
National Park Fee
Lunch
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels in San Martin de los Andes. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. We suggest you confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
Not recommended for people with heart conditions, back problems, pregnant travelers.
Itinerary
Having started walking , cross the pampa that will bring us to the same base. Bordering a stream will start entering into a gigantic forest of beech trees that reach 30 meters. high and reedy Colihues internaremos us increasingly in a canyon that proposes a not very demanding but constant ascent. As we go up the vegetation becomes increasingly stunted and allow us to get a better view of the entire Lacar Watershed until it becomes bushes. We cross a lot of natural viewpoints of rock and reach the pre-summit, where we begin to see a floor that will become redder until the embroidered. The texture of each rock is very similar to pumice and this is because they will be arriving at the old volcanic cone with its different eruptions, solidified lava bath summit entire sector. Enjoy the view of this crystal-clear lake from the top of the Colorado Hill
The summit is the epicenter of the area, as it offers have a clear view of 360 degrees. Lake Lacar, the mountain range of Chapelco, Cerro Abanico, the mountain range in its entirety, Cerro Sabana, Mallo, Lago and Cerro Lolog, Lanín Volcano and countless other points of reference.
The ascent will take on average about 3 hours and a couple more for the return to the base. At this time we can add the stops for photos, moisturize and the full enjoyment that will give us a unique summit.
We will start our tour from downtown hotels in San Martin de los Andes. We will go to the base of the hill by vehicle and then begin the trekking.
