Cerro Tronador

The 18km trek to Cerro Tronador glacier is located on the outskirts of Bariloche, Argentina,

the northern gateway to Patagonia. It’s one of few glaciers you can truly sleep right next to and watch the sunrise over. Leave early enough in the day to make it up there with plenty of time to walk around the rocks and the glacier. The glacial melt forms pools and tiny lakes all over the surface of the rock, which reflect the sunsets and sunrises over the mountaintop. The panoramic view is the best in the whole area at any time of day.There are two ways to get to Refugio Frey: either you can walk up a forest path or climb over rocks to get there. It’s a full-day hike from the ski resort in Bariloche, and I’d rate its difficulty as medium. The view of some of the lakes in the distance from the top is magnificent, and it’s so much fun for those who love climbing hand and foot. Plus, the Refugio Frey has a chilled-out atmosphere, a big lake to hang out around, and nice, cold drinks. Even in the summer months, there’s plenty of space for everyone — hikers and rock climbers alike.

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