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Circuito Grande

Circuito Grande, San Carlos de Bariloche: Address, Circuito Grande Reviews: 4.5/5

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“Go by car on your own and explore”
Jan 2018
The views are incredible! There are so many vistas to take in, small hikes to do and picnic areas to visit you won’t believe there is so much beauty in one place in the world. The landscapes are super varied so that you will get to see everything Bariloche has to offer on this long and winding drive some of which is dirt roads. The Mirador of Lake Traful is a highlight as well as taking the small detour of 6 kilometers to see the red sandstone grandeur of the Cerro Cuyin Manzano. Allow a full day for the Circuito Grande so you have plenty of time to make all the stops you want along the way.
“Circuito Grande Organized tour is a little boring”
Mar 2017
Some people do this circuit on the car or by bike. My review is for organized tour on the minibus. Pickup from hotel in Bariloche. We entered Nahuel Huapi national park. Lima River valley, Valle Encantado with magic rock forms. Traful river and lake views. Correnoso lake views. Many views are great. In the Valle Encantado we couldn't do photos as driver stops only in predefined points. Rain influenced program and impression, but I felt we had too much driving to see a little. In Villa La Angostura we had too much time. People (and us at the end) had a lunch. The guide Joaquin was very knowledgeable and this added a lot. But still it doesn't worth a full day spent.
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nataliya n
Pittsburgh, PA97 contributions
rent a bike to travel it!
Friends
We enjoyed a 27 km ride along the circle - be careful sharing the road with the cars but it allows you a good opportunity to check out the most scenic vistas on your own time. Rent for bike was 150 pesos per day. You can easily use bus 20 to get there to the rental place from Bariloche center. Gorgeous outlook onto several lakes and nice woods to travel thru.
Written September 11, 2014
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Adventurers049
Brisbane, Australia2,854 contributions
A great day out
Couples
If you travel from Bariloche, we recommend that you drive in an anti clockwise direction. This will leave you with a good road at the end of the day when you will be tired.
The natural beauty is just stunning!
Written January 6, 2015
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The Cycling Tourist
Melbourne, Australia26 contributions
Sightseeing at it's best
Solo
Riding around this circuit was a very pleasant way to see the area, with the bright yellow flowers blooming the only problem I encountered was deciding when to stop, for yet another photo. When at the top don't forget to pay a visit to the Panamericano Cafe or the boutique brewery nearby!
Written November 24, 2014
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Molly P
Miami, FL124 contributions
Go by car on your own and explore
Couples
The views are incredible! There are so many vistas to take in, small hikes to do and picnic areas to visit you won’t believe there is so much beauty in one place in the world. The landscapes are super varied so that you will get to see everything Bariloche has to offer on this long and winding drive some of which is dirt roads. The Mirador of Lake Traful is a highlight as well as taking the small detour of 6 kilometers to see the red sandstone grandeur of the Cerro Cuyin Manzano. Allow a full day for the Circuito Grande so you have plenty of time to make all the stops you want along the way.
Written January 20, 2018
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Gary_Travelling
Mevaseret Zion55 contributions
Circuito Grande Organized tour is a little boring
Couples
Some people do this circuit on the car or by bike. My review is for organized tour on the minibus.

Pickup from hotel in Bariloche.
We entered Nahuel Huapi national park.
Lima River valley, Valle Encantado with magic rock forms. Traful river and lake views.
Correnoso lake views.
Many views are great. In the Valle Encantado we couldn't do photos as driver stops only in predefined points.

Rain influenced program and impression, but I felt we had too much driving to see a little.
In Villa La Angostura we had too much time. People (and us at the end) had a lunch.
The guide Joaquin was very knowledgeable and this added a lot.
But still it doesn't worth a full day spent.
Written March 8, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mark
Cheshire, UK96 contributions
Fantastic scenery split between 2 halves; 1 the 7 lakes, the other great mountains
Couples
It's quite a long drive (about 250km from Bariloche) but you just go at your own pace and chill taking it all in and stopping whenever you want. I did the driving and believe me, it is well worth it. The only slight hesitation is the non-national road to Traful but after a few minutes of adjusting to what is little more than a dusty dirt track, you are fine. Angostura is a reasonably sized town and we headed for the beach adjacent to the Arrayanes walk. Lovely beach to picnic on taking in the great views. I started the day wondering if this was going to be worth it / why is it rated so highly on Trip Advisor and ended the day in total agreement; great day out with unbelievable scenery!
Written March 24, 2015
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Bill S
Grand Rapids, MN153 contributions
Nice excursion
Couples
There are some incredible vistas on this trek, so bring a camera. The ride up the ski lift is a must, but they charge you extra. If they were smart, they would include it in the total price. If you don't do it, you have to sit in the bus for an in the parking lot while everyone does the ski lift. The last stop is a joke. It's at a shop that sells lotions and makeup from rose hips. What a waste of time. We took the trip to see the sites, not be told how to stay forever young with rosehips.
Written December 4, 2014
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Chicagovacationer08
Chicago18 contributions
Highly recommend !!
Friends
The views, the people, the trails, the ability to get out and take a dip in the stream, etc... you name it!! Only comparison is to Lake Tahoe in the summertime..
The local beers here are unreal and I'm not a huge beer drinker, but highly recommend some of the local flavors. Patagonia brewery is located here as well as Diuka beer, another local beer that is recommended. Make sure your camera and or phone has room because the views are sick! A must drive!!
Written January 17, 2017
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ca_ta_li_na_234
Santiago, Chile23 contributions
Don't miss out on the views!
Solo
Breathtaking views, worth the sometimes difficult uphill passages for unexperienced bikers. There are also some nice off-track hiking passages, which lead to viewpoints or down to the lake. Along the way, there are many possibilities for food, which are however not that cheap.
Written January 16, 2015
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chrieerbe
Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland147 contributions
nice flower views...
Couples
too many bike drivers on the road.. but in december the flowers are all blossoming and with the perfect weather an unforgettable experience
Written December 30, 2014
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