Be awed by the thunderous sound of calving glaciers at Cerro Tronador (Tronador Hill), the highest mountain in the Andean Lake District, located in the heart of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Soak up the breathtaking scenery on a day trip from Bariloche. You’ll pass gorgeous mountain streams and cross the Manso River before a short walk to the glaciers with your knowledgeable guide – a sight to remember!

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Nahuel Huapi National Park, where the majestic Cerro Tronador stands as the guardian of eternal snows and glaciers. The thunderous echoes of its ice falls reveal the mystery behind its name. The journey begins in Bariloche along National Route 40 South, crossing breathtaking landscapes. We pass Huenuleo Pampa, Gutiérrez Lake, and Pilmayen and Melgarejo streams. At the 'watershed,' Mascardi Lake leads us to a charming gravel road, unveiling scenic views like Isla Corazón. We continue past Cerro Los Emparedados and the winding Manso Superior River to Pampa Linda, a perfect spot to admire Tronador. Through Vuriloches Valley and a lush forest, we reach Ventisquero Negro, a natural wonder. The excursion ends at the base of Cerro Tronador, standing at 3,454 meters, with its three peaks: International, Argentine, and Chilean.

Fly from Buenos Aires for a 3-night Bariloche adventure! Just 2 hours away by air, the town of Bariloche provides an easy access to Nahuel Huapi National Park, and to the Campanario, Tronador and Cathedral Hills; the last one known fot its amazing ski activities center, the biggest in South America. Visit Circuito Chico and Tronador Hill in two days tours, marvelling of the incredible snowy piked mountains views, including Nahuel Huapi, Gutierrez and Mascardi Lakes and the famous Llao Llao Hotel.

Along the way you will find viewpoints to enjoy the stunning views offered by the hills, you can approach one of the dark sandy beaches of Lake Mascardi. Past Villa Mascardi you turn right and you can walk a path surrounded by native forests. It is an area of exceptional beauty, visited every year by mountain and fishing lovers. When you arrive at the Manso River, you can stop at the Los Rápidos Bridge to watch the trout swimming hurriedly in the crystal clear water. From there you can see the valley of the upper Manso River in almost all its extension, with its meandering course and greenish waters. Following to Pampa Linda, you will find a beautiful place where accommodation and gastronomy services are located. From there you can see other glaciers of the Tronador. The ascent continues until you reach the last viewpoint of the tour, the Black Blizzard, a glacier that descends from the Tronador and is noted for its dark color.

Crossing the banks of the Gutiérrez and Mascardi lakes, and crossing the Manso river bridge, we arrive at Pampa Linda, a mandatory stop for lunch (not included). Towards the end of the road we arrive at the foot of the highest hill of the National Park, characterized by the sound produced by the breaking and detachment of the glaciers lodged in its summits. From this point you can see the Manso Glacier, which generates the “Ventisquero Negro”, reaching the end of the route. It is a day that will undoubtedly stay in your head forever! Immerse yourself in this adventure!

Cerro Tronador is the highest peak of Nahuel Huapi National Park. With its eternal snows and hanging glaciers, they won't stop visiting it to also check for themselves the same the reason for its name.