Lake District Seven Lakes Road & Lanín Loop
A self-drive loop starting and ending in Bariloche, heading to San Martín via the Seven Lakes Road, and returning via Paso Córdoba.
The classic route through the northern Patagonian Lake District. While the Seven Lakes Road itself can be driven in a single day, this itinerary focuses on staying overnight along the way to allow time for hiking, viewing Lanín Volcano, and relaxing on lake beaches. The route is mostly on paved roads with low driving stress, making it suitable for families traveling with children or seniors. It excludes the lake crossing boat tour into Chile.
Autumn colors are best from March to April. Peak season is January to February, when accommodation must be booked well in advance.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Downtown Bariloche
巴里洛切（市民中心、米特雷街巧克力大道、納韋爾瓦皮聖母大教堂）
Take a taxi from the airport to the city center (approx. 30 minutes). Walk along the lake in the afternoon; all major sights are within walking distance.
住宿：市中心
第 2 天 · Circuito Chico & Viewpoints
巴里洛切（坎帕納里奧山觀景台、小環線、勞勞酒店與聖愛德華多小教堂、瑞士村）
Drive along Bustillo Avenue for a loop of about 60 km, taking half a day to a full day. You can take a chairlift up to the viewpoint.
住宿：市中心
第 3 天 · Mount Tronador Day Trip
Drive via Lake Mascardi to Pampa Linda (approx. 85 km). The latter section is a gravel road, and the round trip takes a full day.
The road to Pampa Linda has scheduled one-way traffic windows. Confirm with the park before setting off.
住宿：市中心
第 4 天 · North Shore to Villa La Angostura
Drive around the lake via National Routes 237 and 40 (approx. 80 km, 1.5 hours). Spend the afternoon hiking or taking a boat tour.
The Arrayanes trail is about 12 km one way. You can take a boat back, but check the schedule beforehand.
住宿：埃爾克魯塞鎮中心
第 5 天 · Heading North on the Seven Lakes Road
安戈斯圖拉鎮（科連托索湖、埃斯佩霍湖） → 聖馬丁德洛斯安第斯（七湖之路、比利亞里諾湖、福克納湖、埃爾莫索湖、馬喬尼科湖）
Drive along National Route 40 (approx. 108 km, 2 hours direct). Stopping at viewpoints along the way will take most of the day.
住宿：鎮中心與湖濱
第 6 天 · Both Shores of Lake Lácar
Walk up to the Bandurrias Viewpoint in the morning. In the afternoon, drive on a dirt road to Quila Quina (approx. 40 minutes).
Quila Quina and Bandurrias are managed by local indigenous communities and may charge an entrance fee.
住宿：鎮中心與湖濱
第 7 天 · Lanín Volcano & Lake Huechulafquen
聖馬丁德洛斯安第斯（胡寧德洛斯安第斯、韋丘拉夫肯湖、拉寧火山）
A round trip of about 180 km via Junín de los Andes, taking a full day. The lakeside sections are partly gravel roads.
住宿：鎮中心與湖濱
第 8 天 · Return via Paso Córdoba
Return to Bariloche via Lake Meliquina, Provincial Route 63, and National Route 237 (approx. 4 hours). Some sections are gravel.
The pass can be in poor condition after rain or snow; if so, return via the Seven Lakes Road instead.