Río Negro · Hiking

Sendero Cerro Riggi

A 2.4-mile point-to-point route in Río Negro, Argentina.

2.4 mi
one way: 2,675 ft
climb: 5,703 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sendero Cerro Riggi is a 2.4-mile point-to-point route in Río Negro, Argentina. It runs between about 3,250 ft and 5,700 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,680 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Colonia Suiza, about 17 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro 12 de Febrero, Cerro Vichadero and Cerro Rigi. For camping, Campamento Río Frias Superior is within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero Cerro Riggi for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.