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 rooftop of Africa. The Lemosho Route is widely considered the most scenic and successful path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m). Starting from the west at the Lemosho Glades, the trail traverses the vast Shira Plateau before joining the southern circuit. Over 7 or 8 days, hikers pass through five distinct ecological zones: tropical rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert, and the arctic summit zone. Its longer itinerary provides superior acclimatization, leading to some of the highest summit success rates on the mountain.