Illon Lagoon (Mirada del Doctor)

Illon Lagoon (Mirada del Doctor)

The trail starts a few meters from the Pampa Linda Ranger Station, following the same path that leads to Otto Meiling Refuge on Cerro Tronador. After walking 300 m, take a right turn that leads after a 15-minute walk to the Alerce River, which is crossed by a hanging bridge.

The entire trail is well-marked and continues with a very steep slope for the next 2 km until reaching an area of marshes , which are surrounded until reaching Laguna Ilón

From the beach of the lagoon and to the left, a trail begins towards the "Mirada del Doctor," a natural viewpoint located 4 km away (an hour and a half walk each way).

From Laguna Ilón, you can return to Pampa Linda on the same path or connect with Agostino Rocca Refuge through La Marca pass. You can also continue north towards  Laguna Cretóndoing the traverse of 5 lagunas hasta Colonia Suiza.


For trekking journeys, we always recommend hiring authorized mountain guides.

Total distance

8 km

Maximum elevation

1486.11 m

Minimum elevation

857.51 m