Full-Day Trekking Adventure in Pre-Cordillera

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About this activity

Cerro Bayo is named after a particular horse breed. This mountain is part of the ridges and peaks surrounding lake Potrerillos. The general Potrerillos area is famous for its thermal SPA located in Cacheuta, and for serving as a starting point for many trekking trails.

Lake Potrerillos was created as a result of building a dam on Mendoza river, and serves as a water source for the entire city of Mendoza. It is fed by glacier and snow-melting water coming down from the higher mountains via the river. The lake has beautiful turquoise water, reflecting the blue sky above.

All of this breathtaking beauty is located less than an hour outside of the city, so you will spend minimum time traveling and maximum time immersing in nature.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Senderos del Oeste

Ages: Children (10–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Trekking poles
Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Join us climbing one of the dozens of mountaintops in the Potrerillos region, Cerro Bayo. Following a zigzag trail, you will observe the abundance of endemic plants, such as jarilla and tomillo. We will tell you of the many uses of these and other plants as we pass by them. Often, we see condors soaring above these mountains, and while this sighting is not guaranteed, you will have a very good chance to see these magnificent birds. You will walk up to the top of Cerro Bayo (about 2 hours), all the while enjoying the views of the neighboring ridges and of lake Potrerillos below. Once on the top, while you are resting, we'll prepare a traditional picada lunch of locally produced cold cuts and bread. For dessert, we offer alfajores or maicenas, traditional Argentinian sweets. Coffee or tea will also be available. During this time, you will have an opportunity to take pictures, walk around the peak and enjoy the spectacular views. After a good rest, you will begin the descent. In about an hour and a half, you will reach the parking lot and we'll take you back to the city.

Stop 1
Potrerillos Dam

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will be waiting for everyone at the gates to park San Martin, corner of Boulogne Sur Mer and Emilio Civit

End point

We will be waiting for everyone at the gates to park San Martin, corner of Boulogne Sur Mer and Emilio Civit

Pickup points

La Casa Jazmin II
Hotel America
Hotel Embajador
Hotel Edian
Soltigua Apart Hotel Mendoza
Bohemia Hotel Boutique

We will be waiting for everyone at the gates to park San Martin, corner of Boulogne Sur Mer and Emilio Civit

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.