Trekking Vinciguerra glacier
NOV - APR
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From November to April
From November to April
The tour begins in the morning with transportation from the hotel to the Andorra Valley, a place where many residents settled and formed one of Ushuaia's characteristic spontaneous urbanizations. After leaving the vehicle, the excursion continues along a winding meltwater river that cuts through the peat bog covering this valley. This wet and slippery terrain will be encountered throughout a large part of the hike, so it is important to wear appropriate footwear.
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Once in the forest, the ascent is constant, and although it is intense at the beginning, it becomes less demanding near the tree line, at an altitude of about 600 meters above sea level. Once above the tree line, the breathtaking views of the rugged peaks of the mountain range surrounding the valley where the hike began are truly stunning.
The ascent continues along a flowing stream fed by a glacial lagoon where, a few decades ago, the Vinciguerra Glacier used to calve and release icebergs. Although the glacier has retreated a few tens of meters from the lagoon nowadays, it is still fascinating due to the caves that form and the magical allure it still holds in this area of breathtaking scenery.
Itinerary
08:00 AM Hotel Pick Up
08:30 AM Trekking begins
10:30 AM Arrival at the treeline
11:30 AM Arrival and exploration of "Laguna de los Témpanos"
12:30 PM Lunch at the foot of the glacier
01:30 PM Begin descent
04:00 PM Arrival at the vehicle
04:30 PM Hotel arrival
Meals: Sandwich. Mineral water.
Attractions: Vinciguerra Glacier, Laguna de los Témpanos, Andorra Valley, Arroyo Grande.
Includes: Transfers, English/Spanish guide, box lunch.
Minimum recommended attire: Appropriate mountain trekking footwear, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunglasses, backpack, sunscreen.
Technical details of the trek:
Medium to high intensity. Total duration: 7-8 hours.
Cumulative elevation gain: 750 meters / 2400 ft.
Elevation: 550 meters / 1800 ft.
Distance covered: 11 km / 6.8 miles.
(*) All descriptions and itineraries are illustrative: activity durations, order of activities, and visited attractions may vary based on the guide's evaluation and weather conditions.
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