Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro
A gentle walk from Pampa Linda along the upper Río Manso valley to Laguna de los Témpanos, the proglacial lake at the foot of the Ventisquero Negro where dark ice blocks calved from the glacier float. Also reachable by vehicle: the lookout sits right by the road.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 13 km
- Duration: 3–5 hours
- Elevation gain: 150 m
- Max altitude: 1020 m
- Best season: Dec – Mar
- Trailhead: Pampa Linda (90 km al sudoeste de Bariloche)
- Park / area: Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, Río Negro
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro trek take?
Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro takes 3–5 hours to complete, covering 13 km with 150 m of elevation gain, rated easy.
Is Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro suitable for beginners?
Yes, Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro is rated easy and is a good choice for someone new to hiking.
Do I need a permit to hike Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro?
No, Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro doesn’t require an advance permit.
When is the best time to hike Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro?
The recommended season is Dec – Mar. Sliabh’s map shows current daylight hours and a live weather/solar panel for the exact trailhead.
Can I camp along Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro?
Yes, camping is allowed along this route (check current park regulations before you go).
Where does the Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro trailhead start?
The trailhead is at Pampa Linda (90 km al sudoeste de Bariloche), in Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, Río Negro province. Sliabh’s 3D map and downloadable GPX track show the exact starting point.
Can I download an offline map or GPX track for Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro?
Yes — Sliabh provides a downloadable GPX track and an offline 3D map for Laguna de los Témpanos — Mirador Ventisquero Negro, so it works with no signal on the trail.
Nahuel Huapi National Park · Hiking in Northern Patagonia