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Full-Day Trekking Adventure in Pre-Cordillera
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Cerro Bayo is named after a particular horse breed. This mountain is part of the ridges and peaks surrounding lake Potrerillos. The general Potrerillos area is famous for its thermal SPA located in Cacheuta, and for serving as a starting point for many trekking trails.
Lake Potrerillos was created as a result of building a dam on Mendoza river, and serves as a water source for the entire city of Mendoza. It is fed by glacier and snow-melting water coming down from the higher mountains via the river. The lake has beautiful turquoise water, reflecting the blue sky above.
All of this breathtaking beauty is located less than an hour outside of the city, so you will spend minimum time traveli...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Trekking poles
Bottled water
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Portones del Parque General San Martín
We will be waiting for everyone at the gates to park San Martin, corner of Boulogne Sur Mer and Emilio Civit
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for children under 10
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Cerro Bayo is named after a particular horse breed. This mountain is part of the ridges and peaks surrounding lake Potrerillos. The general Potrerillos area is famous for its thermal SPA located in Cacheuta, and for serving as a starting point for many trekking trails.
Lake Potrerillos was created as a result of building a dam on Mendoza river, and serves as a water source for the entire city of Mendoza. It is fed by glacier and snow-melting water coming down from the higher mountains via the river. The lake has beautiful turquoise water, reflecting the blue sky above.
All of this breathtaking beauty is located less than an hour outside of the city, so you will spend minimum time traveli...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Trekking poles
Bottled water
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Portones del Parque General San Martín
We will be waiting for everyone at the gates to park San Martin, corner of Boulogne Sur Mer and Emilio Civit
Return
Itinerary
Join us climbing one of the dozens of mountaintops in the Potrerillos region, Cerro Bayo. Following a zigzag trail, you will observe the abundance of endemic plants, such as jarilla and tomillo. We will tell you of the many uses of these and other plants as we pass by them.
Often, we see condors soaring above these mountains, and while this sighting is not guaranteed, you will have a very good chance to see these magnificent birds.
You will walk up to the top of Cerro Bayo (about 2 hours), all the while enjoying the views of the neighboring ridges and of lake Potrerillos below. Once on the top, while you are resting, we'll prepare a traditional picada lunch of locally produced cold cuts an...
