The Seven Lakes

Waterfall by the road

The seven lakes is a picturesque route that takes you by seven beautiful lakes just north of Bariloche. It showcases impressive landscapes of mountains, lakes and vast open landscapes. It is without a doubt a must if you are travelling by any means on wheels, and will leave you with a good idea of what Bariloche is all about (although street bikes can have a tough time with the gravel). 

 

Hector and I made our acquaintance by one of the lakes

I stopped overnight in Villa de Angostura, and found a hostel thanks to a passenger bus with 20 guests that had broken down on the road (high-season = bring tent!). I met an Argentinian, and we went to a festival they had that evening, with live music, grilled meat, and micro-brewed beer! It is otherwise a centre of skiing (in the winter) and hiking.

The last 80 km toward Bariloche goes along the big lake Nahule Huapi which has given this huge national park it's name.The immense and awe-striking landscapes make it a truly magical place and make you wish you only had more time to let it all sink in. 

When I arrived to Bariloche, I consulted the tourist information desk for accommodation, and found a camping close to town, with a stove, hot water and wifi!! This has been my base for the various day trips I have done.

Bariloche is a touristic but somehow genuine town, at the shores of Nahuel Huapi lake. When you leave town to hike one of the nearby hills, you are rewarded with a view that shows the true beauty of this place. There was really no "best" or most note worthy trail / hike, everything has it's unique character and beauty, but I will share some of the hikes that I did.