South America Argentina

Refugio Laguna Negra

A lakeside mountain hut above Bariloche, reached by a forest-and-scree climb in Nahuel Huapi National Park.

  • 24 km
  • 8–9 hours (or 2 days)
  • challenging
  • Best Dec–Mar
  • Patagonian Andes
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The hike

The trail to Refugio Italia (Manfredo Segre) on Laguna Negra starts near Colonia Suiza outside Bariloche. It climbs through lenga and coihue forest along the Arroyo Goye valley before opening onto granite slopes and the dark, still lake that gives the hut its name.

Most hikers go up and back in a long day; staying overnight at the refugio lets you catch sunrise on the lake and continue on the Nahuel Huapi traverse toward Refugio Frey.

Official site

Plan your trip

Best months: Dec–Mar

Permits & fees
Register your trek with Nahuel Huapi National Park (free, online) before you go; book the refugio for overnight stays.
Getting there
Fly to Bariloche, then a local bus to Colonia Suiza (about 45 minutes).
Good to know
  • The upper section crosses loose rock — keep to the cairns.
  • Weather changes fast; carry a warm layer even in summer.
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Checked October 2026. Distances and times are typical for the route above; conditions, permits and fees change — confirm with the official source before you go.