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Are you looking for a true mountain adventure in Ushuaia that challenges you and rewards you with the satisfaction of reaching an extraordinary place? The winter trek to the Ojo del Albino Glacier is the perfect experience for you.
This trekking adventure will test your limits and adventurous spirit as you cover approximately 24 km round trip, with an elevation gain of 800 meters, reaching a maximum altitude of 980 meters above sea level, in an adventure that lasts around 8 to 10 hours. Available all year round, it’s ideal for those with high-mountain trekking experience who enjoy big challenges; a perfect chance to deeply connect with nature in Ushuaia.
Picture yourself walking along snow-covered trails, surrounded by the deep silence of snowy forests. First, you'll reach the famous Laguna Esmeralda, an emerald-colored lake that takes on a special charm in winter when frozen and surrounded by snow-covered mountains. But that's just the beginning.
From there, always guided by our expert mountain rescuer guide who will share unique knowledge and stories about the surroundings, you’ll continue ascending toward the Ojo del Albino Glacier, crossing landscapes covered in snow and ice that become more beautiful and intense as you go. To make your trek easier and more comfortable, our guide will provide you with crampons and trekking poles to offer greater stability and confidence along the way.
Each step brings you closer to the day’s greatest reward: finally reaching the impressive base of the glacier, where you’ll discover massive ice walls, deep crevasses, and absolutely unique panoramic views—made even more dramatic by the snowy setting of the Fuegian winter.
In that moment, as you admire the glacier and breathe in the pure winter air, you’ll feel a deep sense of satisfaction and pride for having made it there. It will be a special and truly rewarding moment that will mark a before and after in your trip to Ushuaia.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy a specially prepared lunch box to comfortably recharge your energy while taking in every moment of this stunning winter landscape.
This trek to the Ojo del Albino Glacier is perfect for travelers like you: mountain lovers seeking challenging, unique, and authentic experiences. If you're looking to push your limits even further and connect deeply with Fuegian nature in its most demanding and rewarding form, the Ojo del Albino winter trek is much more than a physical challenge: it's a deep connection with nature, an intense encounter with the most authentic essence of the Fuegian winter, and the opportunity to live an adventure you’ll remember with pride and satisfaction forever.
Key data of the Ojo del Albino Glacier trekking:
📍Total distance: 24 km approx.
📏 Height: Desde 150 a 950 msnm
📈 Elevation gain 800 m aprox.
⚡ High mountain experience and good physical condition are required.
⚠️ Please note:
The trekking itinerary may be adjusted according to the day’s weather conditions, always prioritizing your safety and comfort. Our expert guides will continuously assess the trail conditions so you can fully enjoy this experience. Thank you for your understanding!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
The environment slowly turns into a high mountain landscape, where rock, snow and ice dominate. Towards the bottom the Laguna Esmeralda becomes a small reference framed by the green of the forest.
After going around the Paredes Naranjas (Orange Walls), a massif of rock of this color, we reach the millenary ice at the foot of the Ojo del Albino Lagoon (980 masl), located at the end of the glacier, from where we can appreciate the majesty of the Fuegian Andes in all its dimension.
The glacier in this area is a flat massif of ice furrowed by crevasses and surrounded by dark, sharp peaks that discharge meltwater into the Ojo del Albino, where considerable ice floes float.
After lunch, we start our return hike. On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for us at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
Discover the paradisiacal secret hidden in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the trekking to Laguna Esmeralda and Ojo del Albino Glacier.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, 20 km (round trip trekking) await you. Our starting point will be at 250 m.a.s.l., reaching the Albino Glacier at 980 m.a.s.l..
We will hike 800 meters through forest, glacial valleys, beaver and peat bogs and lots of adventure.
This proposal is classified as high difficulty (very demanding). It requires an acceptable physical condition according to the difficulties mentioned.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
The environment slowly turns into a high mountain landscape, where rock, snow and ice dominate. Towards the bottom the Laguna Esmeralda becomes a small reference framed by the green of the forest.
After going around the Paredes Naranjas (Orange Walls), a massif of rock of this color, we reach the millenary ice at the foot of the Ojo del Albino Lagoon (980 masl), located at the end of the glacier, from where we can appreciate the majesty of the Fuegian Andes in all its dimension.
The glacier in this area is a flat massif of ice furrowed by crevasses and surrounded by dark, sharp peaks that discharge meltwater into the Ojo del Albino, where considerable ice floes float.
After lunch, we start our return hike. On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for us at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
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Discover the paradisiacal secret hidden in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the trekking to Laguna Esmeralda and Ojo del Albino Glacier.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, 20 km (round trip trekking) await you. Our starting point will be at 250 m.a.s.l., reaching the Albino Glacier at 980 m.a.s.l..
We will hike 800 meters through forest, glacial valleys, beaver and peat bogs and lots of adventure.
This proposal is classified as high difficulty (very demanding). It requires an acceptable physical condition according to the difficulties mentioned.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
The environment slowly turns into a high mountain landscape, where rock, snow and ice dominate. Towards the bottom the Laguna Esmeralda becomes a small reference framed by the green of the forest.
After going around the Paredes Naranjas (Orange Walls), a massif of rock of this color, we reach the millenary ice at the foot of the Ojo del Albino Lagoon (980 masl), located at the end of the glacier, from where we can appreciate the majesty of the Fuegian Andes in all its dimension.
The glacier in this area is a flat massif of ice furrowed by crevasses and surrounded by dark, sharp peaks that discharge meltwater into the Ojo del Albino, where considerable ice floes float.
After lunch, we start our return hike. On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for us at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
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Discover the paradisiacal secret hidden in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the trekking to Laguna Esmeralda and Ojo del Albino Glacier.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, 20 km (round trip trekking) await you. Our starting point will be at 250 m.a.s.l., reaching the Albino Glacier at 980 m.a.s.l..
We will hike 800 meters through forest, glacial valleys, beaver and peat bogs and lots of adventure.
This proposal is classified as high difficulty (very demanding). It requires an acceptable physical condition according to the difficulties mentioned.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
The environment slowly turns into a high mountain landscape, where rock, snow and ice dominate. Towards the bottom the Laguna Esmeralda becomes a small reference framed by the green of the forest.
After going around the Paredes Naranjas (Orange Walls), a massif of rock of this color, we reach the millenary ice at the foot of the Ojo del Albino Lagoon (980 masl), located at the end of the glacier, from where we can appreciate the majesty of the Fuegian Andes in all its dimension.
The glacier in this area is a flat massif of ice furrowed by crevasses and surrounded by dark, sharp peaks that discharge meltwater into the Ojo del Albino, where considerable ice floes float.
After lunch, we start our return hike. On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for us at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
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Are you looking for a true mountain adventure in Ushuaia that challenges you and rewards you with the satisfaction of reaching an extraordinary place? The winter trek to the Ojo del Albino Glacier is the perfect experience for you.
This trekking adventure will test your limits and adventurous spirit as you cover approximately 24 km round trip, with an elevation gain of 800 meters, reaching a maximum altitude of 980 meters above sea level, in an adventure that lasts around 8 to 10 hours. Available all year round, it’s ideal for those with high-mountain trekking experience who enjoy big challenges; a perfect chance to deeply connect with nature in Ushuaia.
Picture yourself walking along snow-covered trails, surrounded by the deep silence of snowy forests. First, you'll reach the famous Laguna Esmeralda, an emerald-colored lake that takes on a special charm in winter when frozen and surrounded by snow-covered mountains. But that's just the beginning.
From there, always guided by our expert mountain rescuer guide who will share unique knowledge and stories about the surroundings, you’ll continue ascending toward the Ojo del Albino Glacier, crossing landscapes covered in snow and ice that become more beautiful and intense as you go. To make your trek easier and more comfortable, our guide will provide you with crampons and trekking poles to offer greater stability and confidence along the way.
Each step brings you closer to the day’s greatest reward: finally reaching the impressive base of the glacier, where you’ll discover massive ice walls, deep crevasses, and absolutely unique panoramic views—made even more dramatic by the snowy setting of the Fuegian winter.
In that moment, as you admire the glacier and breathe in the pure winter air, you’ll feel a deep sense of satisfaction and pride for having made it there. It will be a special and truly rewarding moment that will mark a before and after in your trip to Ushuaia.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy a specially prepared lunch box to comfortably recharge your energy while taking in every moment of this stunning winter landscape.
This trek to the Ojo del Albino Glacier is perfect for travelers like you: mountain lovers seeking challenging, unique, and authentic experiences. If you're looking to push your limits even further and connect deeply with Fuegian nature in its most demanding and rewarding form, the Ojo del Albino winter trek is much more than a physical challenge: it's a deep connection with nature, an intense encounter with the most authentic essence of the Fuegian winter, and the opportunity to live an adventure you’ll remember with pride and satisfaction forever.
Key data of the Ojo del Albino Glacier trekking:
📍Total distance: 24 km approx.
📏 Height: Desde 150 a 950 msnm
📈 Elevation gain 800 m aprox.
⚡ High mountain experience and good physical condition are required.
⚠️ Please note:
The trekking itinerary may be adjusted according to the day’s weather conditions, always prioritizing your safety and comfort. Our expert guides will continuously assess the trail conditions so you can fully enjoy this experience. Thank you for your understanding!
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
The environment slowly turns into a high mountain landscape, where rock, snow and ice dominate. Towards the bottom the Laguna Esmeralda becomes a small reference framed by the green of the forest.
After going around the Paredes Naranjas (Orange Walls), a massif of rock of this color, we reach the millenary ice at the foot of the Ojo del Albino Lagoon (980 masl), located at the end of the glacier, from where we can appreciate the majesty of the Fuegian Andes in all its dimension.
The glacier in this area is a flat massif of ice furrowed by crevasses and surrounded by dark, sharp peaks that discharge meltwater into the Ojo del Albino, where considerable ice floes float.
After lunch, we start our return hike. On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for us at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
Discover the paradisiacal secret hidden in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the trekking to Laguna Esmeralda and Ojo del Albino Glacier.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, 20 km (round trip trekking) await you. Our starting point will be at 250 m.a.s.l., reaching the Albino Glacier at 980 m.a.s.l..
We will hike 800 meters through forest, glacial valleys, beaver and peat bogs and lots of adventure.
This proposal is classified as high difficulty (very demanding). It requires an acceptable physical condition according to the difficulties mentioned.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
The environment slowly turns into a high mountain landscape, where rock, snow and ice dominate. Towards the bottom the Laguna Esmeralda becomes a small reference framed by the green of the forest.
After going around the Paredes Naranjas (Orange Walls), a massif of rock of this color, we reach the millenary ice at the foot of the Ojo del Albino Lagoon (980 masl), located at the end of the glacier, from where we can appreciate the majesty of the Fuegian Andes in all its dimension.
The glacier in this area is a flat massif of ice furrowed by crevasses and surrounded by dark, sharp peaks that discharge meltwater into the Ojo del Albino, where considerable ice floes float.
After lunch, we start our return hike. On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for us at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
Discover the paradisiacal secret hidden in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the trekking to Laguna Esmeralda and Ojo del Albino Glacier.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, 20 km (round trip trekking) await you. Our starting point will be at 250 m.a.s.l., reaching the Albino Glacier at 980 m.a.s.l..
We will hike 800 meters through forest, glacial valleys, beaver and peat bogs and lots of adventure.
This proposal is classified as high difficulty (very demanding). It requires an acceptable physical condition according to the difficulties mentioned.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
The environment slowly turns into a high mountain landscape, where rock, snow and ice dominate. Towards the bottom the Laguna Esmeralda becomes a small reference framed by the green of the forest.
After going around the Paredes Naranjas (Orange Walls), a massif of rock of this color, we reach the millenary ice at the foot of the Ojo del Albino Lagoon (980 masl), located at the end of the glacier, from where we can appreciate the majesty of the Fuegian Andes in all its dimension.
The glacier in this area is a flat massif of ice furrowed by crevasses and surrounded by dark, sharp peaks that discharge meltwater into the Ojo del Albino, where considerable ice floes float.
After lunch, we start our return hike. On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for us at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
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Discover the paradisiacal secret hidden in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego: the trekking to Laguna Esmeralda and Ojo del Albino Glacier.
Do you like nature and the mountains? Then this hike is for you. You will get one of the most beautiful pictures of Tierra del Fuego.
We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 16 kilometers along National Route 3 until we reach the beginning of the trail. The adventure begins!
In total, 20 km (round trip trekking) await you. Our starting point will be at 250 m.a.s.l., reaching the Albino Glacier at 980 m.a.s.l..
We will hike 800 meters through forest, glacial valleys, beaver and peat bogs and lots of adventure.
This proposal is classified as high difficulty (very demanding). It requires an acceptable physical condition according to the difficulties mentioned.
Read on to learn more about this unique experience we want to invite you to!
The adventure begins at the door of your lodging from where we will pick you up to start the trip.
Before starting the hike, our guide will give us some tips to fully enjoy the trail.
Once the technical talk was over, we entered the trail.
Little by little we leave the noises of the road behind us and let ourselves be enveloped by the sounds of the Fuegian forest, the landscapes of the peat bogs and the mountain peaks that seem to be getting closer and closer.
The path we follow will lead us to two valleys: the Tierra Mayor Valley and the Carbajal Valley.
There you will get to know the lenga forests, mountains and glaciers. This journey is magical because it takes us from one landscape to another, revealing the secrets of the most incredible nature of Tierra del Fuego.
The fauna of the area is also something worth stopping at. If we look up from time to time, we can find birds flying over the area.
We get to know the beaver farms we talk so much about!
The Canadian beaver is a species introduced in Tierra del Fuego. In the 1940s, without the environmental knowledge we have now, this enormous rodent was introduced to exploit it in the fur industry. When we say huge, we mean huge: they can measure up to 1 meter.
On the way through the Carbajal Valley, we pass by the beaver farm, but there are no beavers because it has been cleaned up. So you will be able to see this habitat up close and understand the problems they generate in the natural environment.
We will continue along the Esmeralda River, making our way to unique places. There is something in the landscape that can be seen almost nowhere else in Patagonia: the peat bogs.
In the last glaciation (are you familiar with the Ice Age?) large areas of the earth were occupied by ice caps and the climate cooled globally.
When temperatures rose again, the glaciers retreated and gave way to the lagoons that flood these valleys. These are the famous peatlands: wetlands of glacial origin that are extremely important for the planet's ecology.
These geological processes left in their wake ecosystems that balance the biodiversity of our island and give us incomparable landscapes.
The Esmeralda River accompanies us to our final destination and gives us a foretaste of the color we are all anxious to see.
The environment slowly turns into a high mountain landscape, where rock, snow and ice dominate. Towards the bottom the Laguna Esmeralda becomes a small reference framed by the green of the forest.
After going around the Paredes Naranjas (Orange Walls), a massif of rock of this color, we reach the millenary ice at the foot of the Ojo del Albino Lagoon (980 masl), located at the end of the glacier, from where we can appreciate the majesty of the Fuegian Andes in all its dimension.
The glacier in this area is a flat massif of ice furrowed by crevasses and surrounded by dark, sharp peaks that discharge meltwater into the Ojo del Albino, where considerable ice floes float.
After lunch, we start our return hike. On the way back, we will be able to take the photos that you have left pending. Our driver will be waiting for us at the base to take you to your lodging, so that you can rest after this morning in the Fuegian forest.
If you came to Ushuaia looking for nature, mountains and landscapes, you cannot miss this excursion.
