
moderate
4–5 hours
Expect steady uphill hiking for 2.5–3 hours; good cardiovascular fitness and stable ankles recommended.
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.
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.

Operators require weight/height at booking for harness and safety—declare honestly or risk being excluded from the flight.
Temperatures can drop quickly at launch—bring a windproof outer layer even on warm days.
Trail sections are rocky and rooty; ankle support reduces the risk of a twist or fall on the ascent.
Carry 1–2 liters of water and easily digestible snacks—the effort up and the adrenaline of flying both sap energy fast.
The slopes around Bariloche have long been part of Mapuche territory; 20th-century alpine tourism then layered cable cars and chalets onto the landscape.
Coihue forests are sensitive to trampling and erosion—stick to marked trails, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing nesting birds during spring.
Support and traction for rooty, rocky singletrack on the ascent.
Blocks ridge gusts and keeps you warm during pre-flight briefings.
spring specific
High-altitude UV and reflective lake surfaces increase sun exposure.
summer specific
Useful for cold landings and brisk returns to the cable car.
winter specific