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STEP BY STEP, WE DELVE INTO THE REMOTE PATAGONIA, A VAST PARADISE FOR HIKERS AND CLIMBERS.

WALK THE WILDSIDE TREKKING EXPEDITIONS

DETAILS

Our guides lead hikes that vary in length and difficulty. Self-guided and bicycle options are also available. On each adventure, we connect with Patagonia at the peak of its beauty.

PRICE

Included in your room rate.

Activities are subject to the availability of guides and weather conditions.

SELF-GUIDED TRAILS

A PRISTINE ENVIRONMENT TO REDISCOVER YOURSELF WHILE WANDERING IN HARMONY AND BONDING WITH NATURE.

OVERVIEW

We invite you to discover a selection of short paths by yourself. Get on a bike, or stroll at your own pace to bond with the natural and historical landmarks within this wild territory. 

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OVERVIEW
TERRAIN ALTITUDE:470 MASL.
ALTITUDE GAINED:470 m.

LAGUNA DE LA PESCA

CERRO NORTE STANDS GUARD OVER THIS DREAMLIKE SETTING, WHERE THE MASTERS FAMILY FIRST FARMED TROUT.

OVERVIEW

We leave Estancia Cristina’s main lodge behind, and as we head deep into Río Caterina’s valley, we identify a great variety of native flora and fauna. An ideal hike for bird and photography lovers.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OVERVIEW
TERRAIN ALTITUDE:200 MASL.
ALTITUDE GAINED:40 m.
DISTANCE COVERED:20 km.
TOTAL TIME:4 hs. (ROUND TRIP)

REFUGIO + LAGO PEARSON

VENTURE INTO THE VALLEY’S DEPTHS TO FIND A PLACE WHERE TIME STANDS STILL AND WATER SINGS TO THE WIND.

OVERVIEW

We will head north into the deepest area of Río Caterina’s valley, an untouched glacial landscape. Lagoons, mountains, and Cerro Norte will appear along our 2-hour journey to Lago Pearson, where we will find a shelter strategically located on its shores, blending in with the native vegetation.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OVERVIEW
TERRAIN ALTITUDE:200 MASL.
ALTITUDE GAINED:20 m.
DISTANCE COVERED:20 km.
TOTAL TIME:4 hs. (ROUND TRIP)

CASCADA DE LOS PERROS

A LEISURELY WALK WITH PATAGONIAN STEPPE BIRDS AND PLANTS AS THE MAIN CHARACTERS IN THE SHOW.

OVERVIEW

We will head northeast and leave Estancia Cristina’s main lodge on an uphill hike among woods of ñires and lengas. At our first lookout point, Lago Argentino and Lago Pearson come into view, and then we will continue hiking until we reach Cascada de Los Perros.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OVERVIEW
TERRAIN ALTITUDE:280 MASL.
ALTITUDE GAINED:100 m.
DISTANCE COVERED:5.5 km.
TOTAL TIME:4 hs. (ROUND TRIP)

GLACIAR UPSALA LOOKOUT + CAÑADÓN DE LOS FÓSILES

REACH GLACIAR UPSALA’S LOOKOUT POINT AND HIKE DOWN ALONG THE CANYON, DISCOVERING EXPOSED MARINE FOSSILS AND THE TRACKS LEFT BY THE ANCIENT GLACIERS.

OVERVIEW

We will head off in a 4×4 vehicle for 9.5 kms, climbing through the Feruglio mountain
range to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Glaciar Upsala’s former domain.
We will contemplate the signs of time left behind and witness how the glaciers
scrape the earth and leave their tracks as they recede, leaving exposed countless
marine fossils along a deep-red canyon called Cañadón de Los Fósiles.

 

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OVERVIEW
TERRAIN ALTITUDE:550 MASL.
ALTITUDE GAINED:370 m. 4×4
DISTANCE COVERED:12 km. HIKE
TOTAL TIME:5:30 hs.

GLACIAR UPSALA LOOKOUT POINT + CAMPO DE HIELO PATAGÓNICO SUR

A FOUR-MILLION-HECTARE SURFACE OF A PREHISTORIC THICK ICE FIELD SHARED BY ARGENTINA AND CHILE. OUR GOAL ON THIS EXPEDITION.

OVERVIEW

We will cross Río Caterina and head northwest, ascending the Feruglio mountain range. Once we leave the native forest behind, we will begin a challenging hike to reach the breathtaking views of Glaciar Upsala and Lago Guillermo. Another favorite on our expedition is the massive Cordillera de Los Andes, featuring the peaks of Bertrand, Cono, and Murralon. 

Our return will be along a different trail, during which we will continue to discover new landscapes. 

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OVERVIEW
TERRAIN ALTITUDE:760 MASL.
ALTITUDE GAINED:600 m.
DISTANCE COVERED:21 km.
TOTAL TIME:6 hs. (ROUND TRIP)

MIRADOR CRISTINA

A WALK UPHILL THROUGH NATIVE FORESTS UNTIL WE REACH THE MAJESTIC VIEW OF THIS UNFATHOMABLE VALLEY.

OVERVIEW

We will head northwest and stroll through woods of ñires and lengas to identify the native vegetation in the Patagonian steppe. At our first stop, we will find the valley extending from Lago Argentino to Lago Pearson. Then, we will keep ascending until we get to Cascada de Los Perros and, finally, the Mirador Cristina: a stunning view of the mountains, the Campo de Hielo Patagónico Sur, and Glaciar Upsala.
Continuing, a pleasant slope towards the east will lead us to Lago Tanhausser. As we reach the Andean meadow over Cerro Cuchillo’s slopes, we will gain a panoramic lookout of Río Caterina’s valley and the mountains embracing its amplitude.
As a last delight, and after surpassing a rock edge that glaciers couldn’t erode, we will see Lago Tanhausser and the glaciers descending from the hills of Cerro Pintado, Sombrero, and Masters to end in the lake.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OVERVIEW
TERRAIN ALTITUDE:950 MASL.
ALTITUDE GAINED:770 m.
DISTANCE COVERED:15 km.
TOTAL TIME:6 hs (ROUND TRIP)

 

CERRO CARNERO

AS WE GAIN ALTITUDE, WE UNCOVER A BROAD PERSPECTIVE OF ESTANCIA’S VALLEY. FORESTS AND WATERFALLS WILL ACCOMPANY US ON THE WAY TO THE FINAL PRIZE.

OVERVIEW

As we follow the path used by the Masters family for cattle raising, we will take in the beauty of Lago Argentino and ascend gradually to appreciate Canal Cristina, the main lodge of the Estancia, and a complete view of the valley. 

Once we cross the forest and ice-melting waterfalls, we will reach Cerro Carnero and gain a complete view of the valley and the lavish Cordillera de Los Andes with the glaciers cradling it. 

Our return will be along a different path, bordering the Canal Cristina and finally arriving at the Estancia. 

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OVERVIEW
TERRAIN ALTITUDE:650 MASL.
ALTITUDE GAINED:470 m.
DISTANCE COVERED:10 km.
TOTAL TIME:5:00 hs. ROUNDTRIP

Reminiscing about our fabulous stay at Estancia Christina, It started with an incredible boat tour of Lake Argentina and the many glaciers around it and the many icebergs in it. We were then dropped off in this remote location of Estancia Cristina to enjoy the peaceful accommodations and their great meals. The first afternoon we rode horseback, and the next couple of days we went hiking. The guides were great and the scenery fantastic.

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