8 hrs
Daily Tour
Super difficult
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Located in the Andes Mountains, the Ojo del Albino Glacier is one of the most demanding treks for nature and hiking lovers, offering a unique experience that combines peat landscapes, forests, mountains and the famous Emerald Lagoon before ascending the glacier.
This excursion begins with the tour of the accommodations in Ushuaia to look for each of the participants, and once we have them all, we will head northeast along National Route No . 3 to the Tierra Mayor Valley where we will find the entrance to the trail.
Once on the trail we will walk approximately 2 hours until we reach Laguna Esmeralda, we will continue along the right bank to start the ascent of about 5 kilometers that separate us from the glacier. This part of the trail runs through high mountain terrain which requires a lot of concentration due to the erratic blocks of immense size that announce the glacial origin of the landscape.
After overcoming the 7 kilometers of walking that we will have to walk from the beginning of the trail to the glacier, we will arrive at the balconies of the Ojo del Albino. From this point we will continue to the last wall, which will allow us to reach our destination while enjoying an amazing view of Laguna Esmeralda and its entire valley nestled in the middle of the Fuegian Mountain Range.
If safety conditions allow it, we will hike on the ice body and then return to the route along the same trail, tired yes, but with the satisfaction of having achieved the objective!
Pick up at your hotel in Ushuaia and transfer east along Route N°3.
Beginning of the hike for two hours, crossing peat bogs and entering the Fuegian forest.
Arrival at the lagoon, moment of appreciation of it and walk along the right bank of the river to start the climb.
Final climb of 5km to the Ojo del Albino, after an hour we will advance through high mountain terrain.
After 7 km, we will arrive at a panoramic point where we will appreciate the Esmeralda Lagoon and the entire valley.
After a short technical climb, we will arrive at the imposing Ojo del Albino Glacier, and if conditions allow it, we will walk on the glacier.
Start of the descent following the same path to the starting point and transfer back to the accommodation.
No, but it is mandatory to have the necessary physical condition to carry out a highly demanding trek.
Yes, the tour is only suitable for people between 18 and 55 years old in good physical condition.
No, no special permits are required to do this trek.
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