Route of the Seven Lakes
Route of the Seven Lakes
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Heladio T
Province of Santa Fe, Argentina37 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Traveling the route of the 7 lakes (which are not just 7, there are 10 if you go around a few times) is a very interesting experience and easy to do with any car. Starting from Villa la Angostura, on the Nahuel Huapi, you can first enjoy Lake Espejo, both from the route to Chile and on the 40, then the Correntoso, (I recommend that you go down a rather horrible dirt road to enjoy a little beach with cauquenes, bandurrias and ducks), then it is advisable to detour along a gravel road in good condition to enjoy Lake Traful. Back on 40, you will find Lake Villarino and then Faulkner, with a beautiful beach. Then you have to detour along a half-bad road to see Lago Hermoso, a must-see. Continue along the Mayónico, and once you reach San Martín you have to detour to see Lake Meliquina. Finally you find Lake Lácar in San Martin de los Andes. Everything is done in one day. Tip: take some sandwuichitos and a beer or a good malbec and have a picnic on the banks of the Traful.
Written October 17, 2023
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Alicia L
32 contributions
Mar 2020
Do not forget your camera. You'll stop at every mirador to view the fantastic scenery of the Seven Lakes road. It's good to bring water and a lunch box as there are not many places to stop for food unless you are in Villa la Angostura or San Martin de los Andes or Bariloche. We did this trip from San Martin de los Andes to Villa la Angostura. Try to do it on a calm day, not windy as the lakes look amazing when calm.
Written March 28, 2020
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jesfire415
San Antonio, TX1,245 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We rented a standard car to drive from Bariloch to San Martin de Ande
The drive was easy and not busy. We stop at the seven lakes to the amazing views. We found it interesting that people would
Ride bikes on the road. This is a must due bucket list item.
The drive was easy and not busy. We stop at the seven lakes to the amazing views. We found it interesting that people would
Ride bikes on the road. This is a must due bucket list item.
Written March 6, 2023
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Ellen W
Laguna Niguel, CA15 contributions
Jan 2020
Rent a car and drive yourself! Make it a full day. Drive from Bariloche thru pampas, then slowly gain ground as enter the greenery and lakes. Views everywhere, take a break from driving to get pics and enjoy, Hikers and bikers share the road, all so pleasant. Be sure to visit the charming towns of Villa la Angostura and San Martin along Route 40, so beautiful, great little shops and markets.
Written February 13, 2020
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Luis K
Buenos Aires, Argentina3,723 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
It is a one-day trip, I went in summer, remember to bring water, the bathrooms are scarce, the tour is impressive, we did it with a tourism agency, El Refugio, the service was excellent, punctuality and friendliness all the time, especially by Ariel. I contracted the service from Buenos Aires before traveling and it was in installments, which greatly alleviated the payment. The bus in perfect condition and comfortable. It made me very sad to see how they are cutting down 200-year-old trees to enlarge the route to Villa Traful.
Written April 18, 2024
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Dakles
Southampton, UK1,304 contributions
Feb 2020
The drive is 110km and you pass through some truly picturesque scenery although, after the initial excitement, it does tend to become a bit samey. Some of the views from the miradors are really gorgeous. There are no towns or facilities along the way so make sure you pack supplies and have a full tank of petrol.
Written February 7, 2020
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Marc B
Montreal, Canada109 contributions
Feb 2020
Must-do in the Bariloche area. Stay one night in San Martin de Los Andes and then take a full day driving slowly toward Bariloche. Numerous top-notch points of view, especially in the first-half of the trip.
Written March 1, 2020
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Andrés d
Pinamar, Uruguay18 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We rented a car and did it on our own. Spectacular, something difficult to explain. Every meter an incredible view. The road was impeccable except for the last part to San Martín, check the weather before starting and don't do it too early because of the ice. First time driving in these conditions; With caution it is done very well.
Written August 30, 2023
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Natalie
Left Hand, WV7 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
Weather be with you, we mean good weather. The place is beautiful. Have a good day's rest before you embark on route 40. There are cycling and other road users. Hazardous drive means a constant eye out for danger. Get the other person to take photos while you concentrate on driving.
Written April 26, 2021
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,706 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Ruta de los Siete Lagos - Rout of the Seven Lakes traces a winding path through an epic landscape of sweeping, multi hued forest, towering peaks and serene lakes. Touted as one of the most scenic drives in Argentina.
Written April 16, 2020
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7 lagos en Motorhome --- Hola, mi nombre es Germán y junto a mi novia estamos planificando recorrer los 7 lagos en Enero, vamos a hacerlo en un Motorhome (alquilado), por lo tanto estamos buscando opiniones, comentarios y/o recomendaciones de otros viajeros que hayan hecho algo similar. Agradezco de antemano!
Written September 30, 2023
Hola, buenos dias. Quisiera consultar si alguien viajo por Ruta 40 hasta San Martin en pleno invierno, Julio. Con nieve se puede transitar? Es peligroso? Gracias.
Written March 12, 2022
En muchos tramos está asfaltada recientemente y con drenaje. Se puede transitar con precaución y es obligatorio el uso de cadenas en las ruedas.
Written March 13, 2022
Hola, viajo a los 7 lagos en enero y necesito saber si es posible hacerlo con carpa 3 estaciones. Gracias!
Written December 12, 2021
Hola buen dia, que tal? Con seis amigos estamos pensando irnos a recorrer el camino de los 7 lagos en diez u once dias.
Nos podrian recomendar por donde empezar el recorrido? Iriamos en avion y nos moveriamos en auto.
La idea es ir a hostel, tendran algunos para recomendarnos?
Cualquier tipo de comentario nos va a ayudar, desde como empezar el recorrido, cuantos dias nos podriamos quedar en cada lugar, refugios de montaña que recomienden, lo que sea ayuda un monton!
Muchas gracias
Besos!!
Written September 28, 2021
Hola. T comento mi experiencia abril 2021. Bajamos del avion (desde Rosario) la noche de viernes en Bariloche (Rio Negro)....dormimos ahí y al otro día rentamos un auto y nos dirigimos directo a San Martin de los Andes (Neuquen) recorriendo la ruta 40 tramo los 7 lagos, desde sabado a martes. Donde recorrimos ambas costas del lago Lacar (ultimo de los 7)....yendo el domingo a Quila Quina, Catitre, mirador arrayan y casa del té o arrayán, el lunes a peníndula Yuco, La Islita y mirador Bandurrias y el martes emprendimos la vuelta hacia Villa la Angostura por la misma ruta, donde paramos en las afueras de la ciudad.....zona de puerto manzano. Yendo de mierc a viernes a distintas playas de la zona, como la mansa y brava en los puertos de villa la angostura.....la playa del lago espejo y correntoso.
P.D. el avión baja en bariloche. T conviene ir 1ro al destino mas lejos (SMdlA), luego volver a mitad d camino (VLA) y por ultimo retornar a bariloche. Entre VLA y SMdlA hay un desvío para ir a Villa Traful muy lindo también para ir a pasar el día
Written September 30, 2021
Que tal, residiendo en San Martin, me podrian recomendar algun medio de transporte, y empresa para poder hacer esta excursión? Tienen idea de valores? Gracias y espero comentarios.
Written March 23, 2021
Hola a todos! Quiero realizar este paseo con mi novio pero aún no nos decidimos si nos conviene alquilar un auto particular, o es mejor hacerla con un tour donde un guía nos vaya explicando todo.
En cuánto precios, no hay tanta diferencia entre una y otra opción.
Gracias!
Written January 3, 2021
Hola voy con mi novio a pasar año nuevo a Bariloche nos quedamos hasta el 5 de enero, y luego hasta el 9 de enero en San Martin de los andes..
es nuestro primer viaje en auto. Que recomendaciones nos dan para hacer, me dijeron que Villa La Angostura es hermoso, Villa Traful tambien.. Muchas Graciasssss
Written December 27, 2020
Hola quería saber de alguna manera de moverme por la ruta de los 7 lagos sin auto propio ni alquilando uno, si existe algún transporte publico o servicios de combis ? y que lagos tienen camping para pasar el día? Gracias.
Written July 8, 2020
Buen día, hay combis que hacen todo el trayecto y micros que van a Bariloche. Probablemente cuando se restablezca todo, luego de la cuarentena. La combi te lleva temprano y te trae al caer la tarde, si tu idea es hacer la ruta de los 7 lagos y volver, no suele ser económica, pero si juntan varios pasajeros se amortiza el costo.
Yo lo hice en auto alquilado, paré a gusto, en donde quise y el tiempo que quise, tenés que tener en cuenta que la combi, te baja, sacas una foto y volvés a subir, pero te buscan en el hotel o cabaña y te dejan de regreso.
Written July 8, 2020
Buenas noches, cuantos dias consideran que son necesarios para recorrer en su totalidad lo 7 lagos?
Muchas Gracias!
Written March 5, 2020
Todo depende de tu tiempo y de lo que desees hacer. Si te gusta mucho la naturaleza y disfrutas de recorrerla un día no será suficiente; pues se puede explorar mucho desde el lugar en el que decidas hospedarte (Villa La Angostura o San Martín). Yo te recomiendo Villa La Angostura para también recorrer otros puntos de interés (además de lagos)… tal como el bosque de arrayanes único en su especie; la ciudad de Bariloche; cascadas, cerro Bayo, etc.
Written March 5, 2020
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