It is a easy level circuit-like route along both margins of Upper Río Manso. The path crosses grassland clearings and ñire (high birtch) groves near two lagoons that make the home of countless birds. In December and January, horseriding take place among large extensions of lupin in full bloom.
A longer option of this same guided horseback riding tour is to ride through the valley uphill arriving to the Cretón outpost, where we have our milking facilities. This is a beautiful spot to take a break and have a snack

We call "Pozones" (pools) the spots in the stream where rock gorges form quiet places and small rapids, surrounded by coihue trees (evergreen birtches) and caña colihue. The route may be traveled as a circuiiting on the lakeshore and returning on the Laguna Callvú (also Laguna Azul- Blue Lagoon) trail..

Heading to the "Pozones" and continuing towards Arroyo Casalata, the path joins the trail starting at the lake and leading to Castillo Rojo (Redcastle) The trail raises through a thick forest featuring stretches of steep incline. Being close to and above the lake, this is the lookout in the area offering the best view.

This is another good option for those looking for pleasant horseriding and wanting to see this lagoon other than by foot.

The trail goes along the Upper Río Manso and among meadows, ñire groves and thick forest of caña colihue, as you approach your destination, Pampa Linda, you will enjoy the view of the imposing mount Tronador.

The lake is in front of the hotel, usually when the fish are biting, early morning or in the late afternoon, is when professional guides take you out fishing on motorboats. These short trips are charged by the hour and fishing gear may be provided as needed.
This lake presents the U shape with two quite definite branches. One it called branch Catedral and the other Tronador. It has a single island of importance called Piuque Huapi (Heart Island) The Hotel Tronador is located at the same name branch. Flow toward this branch, the Upper Manso river and the Claro streams and Casalata, the ones that drain in front of the Hotel. This area has beaches and shoals with adequate reeds beds for fly fishing. Toward the sector of the Heart Island the coasts are more abrupt. The lake Mascardi is suitable for the three modalities of fishing. Spinning, trolling and fly casting.

The lagoon is located at 1200 m. above sea level, and can be reached only by trail. Here one of its charms resides since is little visited. It surrounded by forests of lenga and ñires, with deep little edges with abundant aquatic vegetation. There is abundant brook trout population. Three alternatives are offered to get to the lagoon, to walked uphill and to fish from the coast (approximately 6 Km), To Rent the horses for the ascent only (that is it more advisable) or to take the complete excursion, ascent and return with horse and embarked fishing with guide.

Is formed by two lakes called Fonck Small and Fonck Large, communicated by a short channel. The access is for a 2WD vehicles (4WD vehicle at the beginning of season)

As these lakes are glacial origin glacier there is almost no beaches, so is mainly for embarked fishing. It is very productive with an abundant rainbow trout population and brook trout and in smaller quantities brown trout. This sector receives abundant rains, as consequence the two lakes are found surrounded in its totality by an exuberant Andean forest. This excursion offers optimal conditions for the fly fishing, as well as to combine fishing and walking.

Ideal for fly fishing. It drains in this lake the Quieto or Fonck stream and the Middle Manso river. Its edges are found populated of abundant reeds, this does that you have to fish embarked or with belly boat.

Also known as Blue Lagoon it is located between Cerro Bonete and Cerro Punta Negra mountain tops, this 100-meter deep circular-shape lagoon resembles the mouth of a volcano. Extremely deep for its size, it is precisely the depth what gives its crystal clear waters an intense blue color. The adventure trip combines in a multisport tour with a 2-hour horseback ride plus 1 ½ hour of rock climbing, including a picnic on the shore of the lagoon. Being physically fit is a requirement and only children over 10 years with good horse riding ability are allowed to take this multisport trip.

This trekking route climbs some 800 meters. No technical difficulty will be encountered but physical condition should be good. There are two options: climbing up to the summit, which is recommended as a full-day excursion, or trekking to the lookout point on the way to the top from where scenic views are superb!

(Red Castle viewpoint) this is a unique rock formation with an easily distinguishable red hue, due to the very high iron content in the rock. From this point there is a spectacular view of the Western branch of Mascardi lake and the Vuriloche Valley. From a distance this rock looks like a castle, as the name suggests..

(Claro stream Water Holes), these are found along a section of the Claro stream, made up of a serie of rapids and pools. The waters are crystal clear and the setting within a southern beech forest with Colihue cane (autochthonous bamboo like trees) undergrowth is beautiful. You can reach there in two ways; either walking via the Hanging Bridge (approx. one and a half hour) or by crossing the lake by boat first and then walking the last part (a walk of approx. half an hour) .

This mountain hut belongs to Club Andino Bariloche and it is located on mount Tronador at 2000 m.a.s.l., Between the Castaño Overa and Alerce glaciers. It has 60 beds, dinning room, kitchen, bathrooms (restrooms) food service and drugstore. From here you may enjoy an amazing view of the Tronador summit and the surrounding glaciers.
There are two options either go by horse plus trekking in the last rocky section or hike all the trail up to the mountain hut.

The "path of the clouds" it is a trail from Pampa Linda to Lago Frias. It usually takes two days to complete the journey, spending one night in the mountain hut called Las Nubes.

Las Nubes mountain hut was built in 2011 and it is the most modern mountain hut in Argentina. Hiking from Pampa Linda takes from two to four hours walk according to the hiker's fitness. paso de las Nubes mountain hut offer one of the most beautiful views: on the west side the snow capped mount Tronador, Cerro Constitución on the East side, Frías valley to the North and Alerce valley to the South.

It belongs to Club Andino Bariloche and it was built in 1938. At that time it was frequently visited by mountaineers and climbers that attempted the Tronador summit. It is located at 2870 m. above sea level at the ridge between Manso and Rio Blanco Grande glacier. Nowadays it is almost abandoned with almost no facilities, just like a bivouac. This is a long trekking you have to walk 24 km climb up 1300 m trails. It is advisable to combine it with horseback riding.

It is a smooth rafting excursion, fit for all and ideal for beginners in raft and paddle techniques. Upper Rio Manso stream stems from Tronador glaciers and melt, waters are cloudy, heavily loaded with mineral sediment. The trip starts about 7 km away from the Hotel, on the road to Cerro Tronador, where the river comes close to the road. Let the stream take you through still waters and some small rapids, just a slow paddle is needed and then is all you have to do to stir the boat. The rest is enjoying the landscape, the silence, and the stories from the guide.

This river drains all lakes on this part of the Park. It flows into the Pacific Ocean carrying a large volume of water, which translates into a more exciting rafting. Lago Steffen lies 57 km south of Hotel Tronador. The raft sets out at the point where the river flows from the lake. The boat travels some 12 kilometers and a picnic lunch is carried on board. Clear water with an emerald hue and exciting white waters will make it a great day. A lunch break on a riverside beach halfway of the trip and (weather permitting) a quick swim in the river will make it unforgettable.

This section of the river is a class III / IV rapids (in a scale I to VI), so it is a real white water rafting. To take part in this adventure it is mandatory to swim, have fare physical training and you have to be older than 14 years old. To do this excursion from Hotel Tronador you should book with a local company which offers this excursion from downtown Bariloche, joining the group at Villa Mascardi (35 km away from Bariloche on road to Lower Manso river section).

The program proposes a perfect balance between activity and rest.

Horseback ride all the way up to Puesto Creton outpost, enjoy a traditional lamb asado (barbecue) and then go back to the hotel by horse or take a raft down the Manso Superior river.

Other dishes are prepared over the fire, such as "pollo al disco" (chicken and various vegetables cooked as a stew in an uncovered deep pan over an open fire) and empanadas.