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 classic Gangotri to Gaumukh itinerary follows the headwaters of the Bhagirathi River to the true source of the Ganges. The power of this trek lies in standing at the raw, collapsing edge of the glacier, where the river that becomes the Ganges emerges from ice. Originating from the sacred settlement of Gangotri, the route transits through the Gangotri National Park. Gaumukh (Cow's Mouth) marks the terminus of the Gangotri Glacier. The landscape is defined by massive granite peaks, including the Bhagirathi massif and Shivling (6,543m), making it incredibly culturally and visually important.