Buenos Aires Province · Hiking

Sendero a Piletones

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

0.3 mi
round trip
461 ft
climb
1,966 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero a Piletones is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, inside Monumento Natural Cerro de La Ventana. It runs between about 1,720 ft and 1,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 180 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Villa Serrana La Gruta, about 3.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Casuhatí, Cerro de La Ventana and Cerro Doctor Mario Alberto Serrano. Garganta Olvidada and Garganta del Diablo are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Campamento Base and ASMARA are within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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