The Ultimate Fuegian Challenge
FROM THE ANDES, TO THE SEA
This trek is a quintessential Fuegian experience, a route designed to traverse its most characteristic landscapes, passing from valleys to its most emblematic mountains to the shores of the Beagle Channel. It is worth noting that a large part of this tour is done without trails, off the conventional circuits.
This tour is recommended for people with some experience in multi-day trekking but who can walk more than 8 hours per day.
Are you ready for a challenge of this magnitude?
From the Andes to the sea Tour Details
Day 1
We will depart at noon for a low-difficulty approach hike. We will stop for lunch after crossing a lenga forest near a small waterfall. Our goal is the bottom of the Beban Valley where our first campsite awaits us. It is important to get a good night’s rest as the second day will be much more demanding.
Optional: If conditions permit, we can go to see the hanging glacier of Beban, 1 km from the campsite.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Distance: 6.6 km
Elevation gain: 200 m
Day 2
After a good breakfast, we will begin a two-hour ascent out of the tree line to reach a pass to the Ojo del Albino Glacier. We will traverse this glacier with crampons. We will have lunch on the other side of the glacier, and then descend a scree field to the famous Laguna Esmeralda.
Our next refuge is located 2 hours from this site. There we will enjoy dinner accompanied by the warmth of a campfire.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Distance: 12 km
Positive elevation gain: 600 m
Negative elevation gain: 700 m
Day 3
This is the longest stage of the trek. We will start the day by crossing National Route 3 to return to the forest. We will begin a gradual ascent to the bottom of the Olum Valley where a steep climb awaits us to the Col de los Gendarmes. We will reach this mountain pass from where we will enjoy the views of the Carbajal Valley and the Alvear Range.
We will continue along the Cerro Cinco Hermanos until we reach its lagoon. We will find ourselves in a hanging valley between the two most emblematic mountains of Ushuaia. Our new objective is the summit of Cerro Cloche and its views of the Beagle Channel. After enjoying the scenery between sea and mountains, we will begin our descent to the coast.
The transfer will wait for us at Baliza Escarpados and we will return to the city around 7 pm.
Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Distance: 19 km
Cumulative positive elevation gain: 800 meters
Cumulative negative elevation gain: 800 meters
- Guided
- Tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad
- Transportation
- Personal insurance
- Crampons (if necessary)
- Helmet
- Trekking pole
- All meals
- Hiking boots (mid-calf and NOT sneakers)
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Medium backpack
- Gloves and hat
- Coat for cold weather and a rain jacket
- Screw-top bottle
This route will put you to the test with a considerable climb and long distances. Good physical condition and previous trekking experience are required. Prepare to challenge your limits and enjoy the reward of breathtaking views from the summit.
Please note:
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Distance: Long
- Elevation gain: High
- Requirements: Good physical condition, previous trekking experience
Accept the challenge and explore nature at its best!
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