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- Paso de las Nubes Pass: The high saddle that gives the trek its name. Cloud often pours through it from the west, and on clear days you look straight at the glaciers of Tronador.
- Monte Tronador Views: The extinct volcano dominates the first day. Its ice hangs in blue walls and you can hear it calve and rumble, which explains the name Thunderer.
- Pampa Linda Trailhead: A flat meadow where the route begins, with a small campground and a ranger post. Condors sometimes circle over the valley walls here.
- Refugio Agostino Rocca: The overnight stop, set at the foot of the climb. It has beds, a camping area and simple meals, and the evening light on the surrounding peaks is worth the early arrival.
- Río Alerce Valley and Footbridge: The descent follows this river through deep green forest of coihue and
- Paso de las Nubes Pass: The high saddle that gives the trek its name. Cloud often pours through it from the west, and on clear days you look straight at the glaciers of Tronador.
- Monte Tronador Views: The extinct volcano dominates the first day. Its ice hangs in blue walls and you can hear it calve and rumble, which explains the name Thunderer.
- Pampa Linda Trailhead: A flat meadow where the route begins, with a small campground and a ranger post. Condors sometimes circle over the valley walls here.
- Refugio Agostino Rocca: The overnight stop, set at the foot of the climb. It has beds, a camping area and simple meals, and the evening light on the surrounding peaks is worth the early arrival.
- Río Alerce Valley and Footbridge: The descent follows this river through deep green forest of coihue and ancient alerce. The river is crossed on a pedestrian footbridge, so there is no wading.
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