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Hike and Paraglide Cerro Goye — Coihue Forest Trek with Tandem Flight Over Bariloche - San Carlos de Bariloche

Hike and Paraglide Cerro Goye — Coihue Forest Trek with Tandem Flight Over Bariloche

San Carlos de Barilochemoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

4–5 hours

Fitness Level

Expect steady uphill hiking for 2.5–3 hours; good cardiovascular fitness and stable ankles recommended.

Overview

Walk through centuries-old coihue forest before launching on a tandem paragliding flight above Bariloche’s lakes. This combined hike-and-fly trip balances a three-hour uphill trek with a 20–30 minute aerial view that leaves you both tired and exhilarated.

Hike and Paraglide Cerro Goye — Coihue Forest Trek with Tandem Flight Over Bariloche

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A thin, cold wind moves through the coihue crowns as the group sets off from the transfer van—light crunch of gravel, the smell of damp leaf litter and a horizon of serrated peaks sharpening above the lake. The trail climbs steadily from a modest trailhead near Cerro Otto, threading through a forest that looks older than the town below: trunks ringed with lichen, trunks bowed by snow, understory alive with low ferns and the furtive calls of birds. After two to three hours of steady upward walking the ridge opens, and for a moment the hard work falls away beneath a panoramic sweep of Bariloche’s lakes and volcano-carved summits.

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Hike and Paraglide Cerro Goye — Coihue Forest Trek with Tandem Flight Over Bariloche photo 1

Adventure Tips

Check weight limits and disclose accurately

Operators require weight/height at booking for harness and safety—declare honestly or risk being excluded from the flight.

Layer for wind at the ridge

Temperatures can drop quickly at launch—bring a windproof outer layer even on warm days.

Wear grippy hiking boots

Trail sections are rocky and rooty; ankle support reduces the risk of a twist or fall on the ascent.

Hydrate and snack before takeoff

Carry 1–2 liters of water and easily digestible snacks—the effort up and the adrenaline of flying both sap energy fast.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Andean condor
  • Culpeo fox

History

The slopes around Bariloche have long been part of Mapuche territory; 20th-century alpine tourism then layered cable cars and chalets onto the landscape.

Conservation

Coihue forests are sensitive to trampling and erosion—stick to marked trails, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing nesting birds during spring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Sturdy hiking boots

Essential

Support and traction for rooty, rocky singletrack on the ascent.

Windproof jacket

Essential

Blocks ridge gusts and keeps you warm during pre-flight briefings.

spring specific

Sun protection (hat + SPF)

High-altitude UV and reflective lake surfaces increase sun exposure.

summer specific

Light insulated layer

Useful for cold landings and brisk returns to the cable car.

winter specific