Sierra Nevada del Cocuy (The Three Peaks)

Route Typology: High-Altitude Glacial Access Treks. El Cocuy is home to Colombia’s most extensive remaining glacier system and is protected within a National Natural Park. Due to environmental sensitivity and agreements with the U'wa indigenous community, the former multi-day circuit is replaced by three strictly regulated day-hikes. These routes climb from the 'Páramo' (high-altitude moorland) through rocky moraines to the permitted edge of the glaciers. The most iconic feature is the 'Púlpito del Diablo,' a massive monolithic rock towering over the Pan de Azúcar ice field. With trailheads starting at 3,900m and peaking near 5,000m, this is a serious high-alpine challenge requiring deep respect for the environment and local regulations.

The Nahuel Huapi Traverse is a multi-day hut-to-hut route that circumnavigates the mountain ranges adjacent to San Carlos de Bariloche. The trail follows a high-alpine path, connecting four distinct mountain refugios via ridgelines, loose scree slopes, and granite passes. The terrain is characterized by a mix of Andean forest and exposed high-altitude terrain, where route-finding and stability on loose rock are primary requirements. The system of stone huts (refugios) provides a logistical framework for the journey, though hikers must be prepared for sustained physical output in an exposed mountain environment.