Neuquén · Hiking

Senda Al Cerro Las Planicies

3.1 mi
round trip
2,915 ft
climb
5,691 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Senda Al Cerro Las Planicies is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.1 miles round trip) in Neuquén, Argentina, inside Parque Nacional Lanín. It runs between about 3,540 ft and 5,690 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,530 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is San Martín de los Andes, about 9.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro de Las Planicies. For camping, Lago Lolog – Bush Camp and Campamento Auquinco are within about 6 miles. 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Senda Al Cerro Las Planicies for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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