Cerro Tronador (Refugio Otto Meiling)

This two-day Patagonia hike leads to Refugio Otto Meiling on the slopes of Cerro Tronador, one of the most prominent peaks in the Bariloche region. The route climbs through coihue and lenga forests before emerging onto a high rocky ridge that culminates at the refuge (1,905m). Positioned between the Castaño Overa and Alerce glaciers, the stay offers a unique opportunity to witness active glacial calving. The trail follows a well-defined path of forest floor and alpine rock, with a final sustained push to reach the rocky spine where the hut perches.

This scenic trail follows one of Gran Canaria's 'Caminos Reales' (Royal Pathways), ancient routes used by the pre-Hispanic inhabitants. Starting at the high mountain pass of Cruz de Tejeda, the trail traces the sharp northern rim of a massive collapsed volcanic crater. The destination is the 'Cuevas del Caballero', a series of sacred fertility caves used by the Guanche people, carved directly into the basalt cliffs. Along the way, you are treated to staggering views of Roque Nublo and Bentayga—the volcanic 'monoliths' that define the island's center.