Nahuel Huapi Traverse (4 Refugios)

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.

The tropical frontier. Xishuangbanna, located in the southernmost tip of Yunnan province bordering Laos and Myanmar, is the only place in China where you can find a true tropical rainforest. This region is the ancestral home of the Dai people and home to China's last wild Asian elephants. Hiking here involves trekking through dense canopy, crossing muddy rivers, and visiting remote tea-growing villages. It is a world away from the high-altitude glaciers of the north, offering a lush, humid, and biodiversity-rich adventure.