Trekking Villa Traful - Villa la Angostura - Bayo - National Park Nahuel Huapi

One of the most charming stretches of Huella Andina (a trekking route of more than 500 km signposted a few years ago) in the Patagonian . In the northern area of ??the Nahuel Huapi National Park and in the province of Neuquén, this route joins the basins of the Traful Lakes with that of the Nahuel Huapi, in the Villa La Angostura area. Although it is a marked trail, there are steep ups and downs and numerous stream crossings. A trekking journey with all the letters, crossing forests and ascending high passes with great views.

• November 25 (weekend)
• December 16 (weekend)
• January 9th
• February 6th

Day 0: We recommend to sleep in Villa La Angostura. Meeting with guides in the afternoon.

Day 1: Transfer to the beginning of the trekking . First section of the Huella Andina from the base of the Bayo Ski Center. Then we will go up the valley of the Ujenco-Buol river, which we must cross a lot of times. We will ascend to a high pass between Cerro Buol and Los Cóndores. There we will define if we quickly access one of the summits and then we will begin the descent towards the origin of the Cataratas River, which slowly flows towards Lake Traful. At the beginning of the valley we will find our camp, La Tapera de los Lagos. Set up camp and rest.

Day 2: This day we will descend through the entire valley of the Cataratas River.  (crossing the river on foot), so it is important to have wading shoes. Finally we will access Route 65, next to the beautiful Lake Traful. Farewell on the beach. Celebrations and transfer back to Villa la Angostura. End of our services.

You have to carry a hiking backpack, of no less than 50 liters; each one must carry their equipment, sleeping bag, etc. and some of the group equipment (tents, food); Typical Patagonian journey, without portering.

• APN-enabled trekking guides
• Transfer to Bayo and return from Lake Traful.
• All meals on the mountain, from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 2.
• Tents and general camping equipment + kitchen
• Security elements: VHF communication, satellite telephone if necessary, first aid kits.
• permanent assistance

• Equipment portering by people, vehicles and/or extra horses
• personal equipment
• Accommodation and meals possible at Villa La Angostura

In all our expeditions we offer the service of meals IN FULL BOARD PLAN.

• March lunches (cold meals): Milanese and tomato sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, appetizers, salads, tapas, etc.
• Dinners: Vegetable-bacon-red chorizo stews, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pasta with various sauces or stew, Roast meat (Chivito), Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice in a saucepan....
• Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit

It is necessary to complete the personal/medical record to clarify if someone does not eat any type of food.

• Trekking backpack (50 to 70 liters)
• Warm sleeping bag (-2 to -5 degrees of comfort) (eg 600 gms. of feather or equivalent synthetic)
• Insulating mat (10 to 15mm)
• A pair of trekking poles
• Waterproof plastic bags to store all the clothes inside the backpack
• Jacket for the rain
• Backpack cover or large consortium bag
• Physical Fitness *** (Your medical must indicate that you are fit to perform this activity).

• Stockings + Underwear
• 1 pair of shoes – trekking boots (in condition)
• 1 lightweight replacement footwear for wading (crossing rivers) and getting wet. They can be crocks or complete sandals, better sneakers
• Long trekking pants (NO JEANS)
• 1 long interior pants or shoes or spare
• 2 dry fit synthetic short-sleeved T-shirts
• coat 
• Warm jacket (feather or synthetic) - optional
• 1 waterproof/breathable parka-type jacket (Gore Tex or similar)
• 1 sun hat (with flaps)
• warm gloves
• warm cap

• Document
• Traveler Assistance. (suggested)

• Headlamp with batteries (With spare batteries)
• mountain sunglasses
• Sun screen (not less than factor 45). Lip balm
• Toilet paper. handkerchiefs Wet wipes

• Containers for water for at least 2 liters (it can be a plastic bottle)
• Cutlery, plate or tupperware and glass. (Not glass or metal)

• SILVER TAPE tape, for blisters and repairs.
• Monocle. Photographic or video equipment.
• Penknife

You have to carry a hiking backpack, of no less than 50 liters; each one must carry their equipment, sleeping bag, etc. and some of the group equipment (tents, food); Typical Patagonian journey, without portering.

No, the camps are completely wild, in a national park; nature is used and papers are not left (we bring them back).