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Trekking in El Bolsón from La Confluencia Lodge

TREKKING

The lodge is surrounded by miles and miles of hiking trails both on our property as well as in the surrounding Río Azul Natural Protected Area. There are more than a dozen mountain huts in this area, including the famous Refugio Cajón del Azul, which have made El Bolsón a popular destination for hiking and backpacking in Patagonia in recent years. You can access all of these and more, right from our doorstep.

Map of hiking trails near El Bolsón

TRAILS

All of the following hiking trails are accessible directly from the lodge. You can choose from short walks, day hikes or a multi-day adventure with one or more nights out in the backcountry. Unless otherwise noted, all trails can be completed on a self-guided basis, although qualified local mountain guides are always available for hire if you prefer to hit the trails in the company of a seasoned pro. 

AS FEATURED IN

Condé Nast Traveler article about trekking in El Bolsón
“The shelters, like many hikers’ huts in the Alps and elsewhere, are deliberately simple places whose main function is to provide walkers with a roof and a warm meal... With hot showers, homegrown vegetables, homemade bread, and limit­less campfire camaraderie, they make exceptionally welcoming bases for explorations of the Andean backcountry.”
CONDE NAST TRAVELER

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Mountain biking in El Bolsón
Rafting in El Bolsón
Horseback riding in El Bolsón

MOUNTAIN
BIKING

Some mountain biking groups, including those from SACRED RIDES, choose to use La Confluencia as their home base for exploring trails in the area, however travel is required to reach many of the trailheads.

WHITEWATER
RAFTING

During the spring months, the water levels here on the Río Azul are typically high enough for whitewater rafting on the river. This activity is only available seasonally from September to December each year.

HORSEBACK
RIDING

Most of the trails listed above can also be explored on horseback with a local gaucho, right from the lodge! We'll help you put together a ride based on your interests and experience level. 

La Confluencia is a LEAF project. 

La Confluencia Lodge & Farm in Patagonia was developed by the Land Ethic Action Foundation (LEAF) as a model in sustainable, self-sufficient living in the Río Azul Natural Protected Area.

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