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.

The GR R2 is a legendary long-distance trail that traverses the French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean from north to south. It is widely considered one of the most physically demanding GR trails in the French network due to its extreme verticality and tropical environment. The route crosses the three massive 'Cirques' (natural amphitheaters), climbs the highest peak in the Indian Ocean (Piton des Neiges, 3070m), and borders the active volcanic zone of Piton de la Fournaise.