Río Negro · Hiking

Sendero Cerro ñIreco

2.9 mi
round trip
4,643 ft
climb
7,193 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Cerro ñIreco is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.9 miles round trip) in Río Negro, Argentina. It runs between about 3,260 ft and 7,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,410 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is San Carlos de Bariloche, about 6.5 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include El Volcancito, Cerro Ñireco and Cerro de La Ventana. For camping, Camping Lago Gutiérrez is 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

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