Bosque Tallado & Cerro Piltriquitrón
Bosque Tallado
A carved forest on a 2,284 m mountain east of town, where more than 60 wooden sculptures stand among the trees overlooking the whole valley.
After a wildfire in 1976, artists carved more than 60 works from charred lenga tree trunks at an altitude of about 1,500 m, forming the 'Carved Forest'. From town, drive about 40 minutes on a gravel mountain road to the parking area, then hike uphill for about 40 to 60 minutes. Continuing higher leads to the Piltriquitrón refuge, which offers meals and lodging, and fit hikers can go on to the summit. The hang-gliding takeoff point along the way has excellent views. Admission costs several thousand pesos. In winter the road may close when snow covers it. The mountain is windy with large temperature swings, so bring a windproof jacket.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Feria Regional de El Bolsón
- Cervecería El Bolsón
- Cascada Escondida
- Cabeza del Indio
- Catarata Corbata Blanca
- Cascada Mallín Ahogado
- Refugio Cerro Lindo
- Río Azul & Wharton