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The Seven Lakes Road — a 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 5-day version for January: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.
5
days
1120 km
distance
20.4 h
driving
20
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Patagonian summer: the Seven Lakes Road is at its bluest and hiking refugios open — book Bariloche ahead.
- Heavy transit: day 4 (6h28), day 5 (10h02) run over 6 hours on the road. Around 6 days would keep daily driving comfortable on this route — or keep the dates and start each of those days by 08:00.
Day 1 Bariloche → Villa La Angostura
🌡 -1.5–32.3°C · 🌧 ~5 rain days · ☀ 14.6h light
09:00
Cerro Tronadorhikingbeaches & cliffs
Visit glaciers, waterfalls, and towering peaks on guided trips.
90 min · Bariloche
10:30
Catedral Alta Patagoniahikingmuseums & heritage
Ski vast slopes with breathtaking mountain views.
90 min · Bariloche
12:00
Cerro Campanariohikingmuseums & heritage
Enjoy panoramic views of lakes and peaks by hike or lift.
90 min · Bariloche
13:30
Mexicano Cafelocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Savor authentic Mexican flavors with endless taco options.
60 min · Bariloche
open: Daily 11:30 - 23:30
18:30
Familia Weissbeaches & cliffslocal & traditional
Relish rustic Argentinian dishes with German twists.
75 min · Bariloche · AR$20,000
open: Th-M 12:30 - 15:30 and 20:00 - 23:30, W 15:30 - 20:00, closed Tu
Overnight: Bariloche
e.g. Galileo Boutique Hotel · Hotel Tirol Bariloche
Day 2 Around Bariloche
🌡 -1.5–32.3°C · 🌧 ~5 rain days · ☀ 14.6h light
09:00
Sendero de los Arrayaneshikingbeaches & cliffs
Hike through forests with stunning lake vistas.
90 min · Bariloche
10:30
Cerro Frey trekhikingbeaches & cliffs
Trek diverse routes with options to skate or climb.
90 min · Bariloche
12:00
Pampa Linda & Mount Tronadorhikinglocal & traditional
Experience multi-day hikes with diverse trails and lodging.
90 min · Bariloche
13:30
Huemul Project Sitebeaches & cliffs
Explore remnants of an ambitious fusion power experiment.
50 min · Bariloche
14:20
Los Arrayanes National Parklocal & traditional
Walk among rare orange trees on a tranquil island.
90 min · Bariloche
15:50
Circuito Chicohiking
Bike or hike a scenic 25-km trail with mountain views.
90 min · Bariloche
Overnight: Bariloche
e.g. Galileo Boutique Hotel · Hotel Tirol Bariloche
Day 3 San Martín de los Andes
🌡 -2.1–31.9°C · 🌧 ~4 rain days · ☀ 14.6h light
11:26
Chapelco Golf Resortcraft beer & pubs
Play on a Jack Nicklaus-designed course with breathtaking views.
90 min · San Martín de los Andes
open: Daily 10:00 - 18:00
12:56
Cerro Chapelcohiking
Glide down pristine slopes at the renowned Chapelco ski resort.
90 min · San Martín de los Andes
14:26
Cascada Sepulveda
Marvel at the powerful rush of a high seasonal waterfall.
50 min · San Martín de los Andes
15:16
Corazon Contentocoffee & bakes
Savor fresh empanadas and vegan delights in a warm cafe setting.
60 min · San Martín de los Andes
open: Daily 09:00 - 23:30
18:30
Doña Quelalocal & traditional
Delight in hearty Patagonian dishes paired with live piano music.
75 min · San Martín de los Andes · AR$20,000
open: Daily 12:00 - 00:00
Overnight: San Martín de los Andes
e.g. Antares Patagonia · Ensueño
Day 4 San Martín de los Andes → Bariloche
🌡 -2.1–31.9°C · 🌧 ~4 rain days · ☀ 14.6h light
12:14
Cerro Ottohiking
Take in sweeping views from this iconic viewpoint.
90 min · Bariloche
Overnight: San Martín de los Andes
e.g. Antares Patagonia · Ensueño
Day 5 El Bolsón → Bariloche
🌡 -2.5–34.7°C · 🌧 ~6 rain days · ☀ 14.7h light
10:43
Cerro Lópezhiking
Tackle a challenging trail rewarded with spectacular views.
90 min · Bariloche
12:13
Cruce de Lagosbeaches & cliffs
Sail turquoise lakes, stroll rain forests, and savor scenic stops.
90 min · Bariloche
13:43
Paraglidinghiking
Soar above rugged peaks and serene lakes on tandem flights.
90 min · Bariloche