Proposal

Trekking Grandes Lagos - from Traful to 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.

Dates 2023/2024:

November 25 (weekend)

December 16 (weekend)

January 9th

February 6th

ITINERARY

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.

Note

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.

Included Services

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

Services NOT included

Equipment portering by people, vehicles and/or extra horses

personal equipment

Accommodation and meals possible at Villa La Angostura

Photo and Video Gallery

grupo bajando al Traful

la guía Tere

grupo en Cerro Bayo

grupo en vadeo del Cataratas

bajada al Lago Traful

en lo alto

Salida del bosque

cruce de Arroyo Ujenco

hacia el paso

vadeo de rio

campamento

vadeo del Rio Cataratas

cruce de rio

Grupo al finalizar, en el Lago Traful

tramos nevados en primavera

subiendo al paso, con nieve

saliendo del bosque

Mirador cerca de Cerro Bayo

saliendo de Cerro Bayo

el paso que divide las cuencas

un alto en el camino

fuera del límite de vegetación

llegando al paso

Huella Andina

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.

Faq

Do you have to walk with a very heavy backpack?

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.

Are there bathrooms?

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

Difficulty graduation

Mochila: Peso / Duración de la Jornada.

Exigencia Física

Técnico: Dificultad en el Terreno / Equipo.

Fortaleza Psicológica

Exposición a la Altura

Backpack (M)

This point has to do with the weight that we must carry in our backpacks. Trekkings or crossings where we have pack animals allow us to bear less weight on our backs. And the multi-day journeys in Patagonia (without the option of having pack mules) generally make us carry more weight, especially in the early days.

20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya

40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs

60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo

80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)

100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice

Physical (F)

We consider physical demands to the wear that we can suffer both aerobic (climbs = possible shortness of breath) and muscle (resistance = many hours walking) and of legs and joints (descents = knees / ankles).

20% half a day or less with little unevenness.

40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.

60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)

80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.

100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.

Technical (T)

The technical difficulty is mainly based on the terrain. How much can it cost us to climb a slope, if it is very steep or if we have to use our hands in some section (simple climbing), both in rock and snow-ice, or materials such as crampons and pegs in other ascents.

20% flat land

40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents

60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.

80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.

100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination

Psycho (P)

We maintain that this point, the psychological factor, represents a relevant factor. Each one needs a factor of conviction, confidence, self-control and will power to achieve a goal. And depending on the attitude with which we face distances, slopes, terrain and many other objective factors, we can achieve performance with very different results.

20% We will not be much affected.

40% This is a normal level of attention.

60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.

80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.

100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.

Adventures (A)

It is the factor that, the height above sea level, influences us depending on the activity we carry out. Managing and overcoming symptoms caused by altitude is the key to this point

0% + sea level.

20% Up to 2000 masl.

40% + 2000 masl.

60% + 4000 masl.

80% + 5000 masl.

100% + 6000 masl.

Required equipment

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

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).

DRESS

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