Excursions from Estancia Cristina

You'll first cross the River Caterina and then head northwest, ascending the Feruglio mountain range. Once you leave the native forest behind, you'll begin a challenging hike to reach breathtaking views of the Upsala Glacier and Lake Guillermo.

Another favourite sight on this excursion is the massive Cordillera de Los Andes, featuring the peaks of Bertrand, Cono, and Murralon. 

You'll return along a different trail, during which you will continue to discover new landscapes.

Duration: 6hrs round trip | Length: 21km/13 miles | Elevation gain: 600m

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An off-road 4x4 vehicle will take you along wild routes through the native forests of the Feruglio mountain range to visit the former reaches of the Upsala Glacier.

At the end of the 4x4 trip, you'll hike for 20 minutes to the most sacred place in the area: Upsala Glacier's only lookout point from land where you can soak up the views and experience the infamous Patagonian wind.

Duration: 4hrs round trip | Length: 20km/12.4 miles | Elevation gain: 370m

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On this excursion you'll ascend the natural trails of the Feruglio mountain range by 4x4 until you reach the Upsala Glacier's former limits.

From here you can contemplate how glaciers shape the landscape on the course of their journey. In this case, the glacier has exposed countless marine fossils along the deep-red Fossil Canyon through which you can hike.

Duration: 5.5hrs round trip | Length: 12km/7.5 miles | Elevation gain: 370m in 4x4 vehicle

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You'll leave Estancia Cristina’s main lodge behind and head into the River Caterina valley. Along the way you'll be able to see a wide variety of native flora and fauna.

This is an ideal hike for bird and photography lovers.

Duration: 4hrs round trip | Length: 20km/12.4 miles | Elevation gain: 40m

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On this excursion you'll head north to enter the deepest area of the River Caterina valley. It's an untouched glacial landscape dotted with with lagoons and mountains.

Cerro Norte will be in view as you make your way to Lago Pearson, where you'll find a shelter strategically located on its shores, blending with the native vegetation.

Duration: 4hrs round trip | Length: 20km/12.4 miles | Elevation gain: 20m

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This short hike to Los Patos Lagoon, that you can undertake on your own, starts from the Estancia. It's possible to enjoy this hike on foot or by bike, completely at your own pace, giving you time to soak up the landscape and landmarks in this wild region.

Length: 3km/1.9 miles round trip

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This excursion takes you northeast from Estancia Cristina’s main lodge on an uphill hike among woods filled with ñires and lengas.

At the first lookout point you will be able to see Lake Argentino and Lake Pearson. From here you'll continue hiking until you reach the Los Perros waterfall.

Duration: 4hrs round trip | Length: 5.5km/3.4 miles | Elevation gain: 100m

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This short hike to the noria (waterwheel) on the river, that you can undertake on your own, starts from the Estancia. It's possible to enjoy this hike on foot or by bike, completely at your own pace, giving you time to soak up the landscape and landmarks in this wild region.

Length: 700m/0.4 miles round trip

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On this excursion you'll head northwest through woods filled with ñires and lengas to observe the native vegetation of the Patagonian steppe.

At your first stop you'll see the valley extending all the way from Lake Argentino to Lake Pearson. You'll then continue ascending until you reach the Los Perros waterfall and, finally, the Mirador Cristina from where you'll have a stunning view of the mountains, the Campo de Hielo Patagónico Sur, and the Upsala Glacier.

Continuing on, a pleasant slope towards the east will lead you to Lake Tanhausser. Upon reaching the Andean meadow over Cerro Cuchillo’s slopes, you'll have a great panoramic lookout of the River Caterina valley and the mountains.

As a final reward for your efforts, and after surpassing a rock edge that glaciers couldn’t erode, you'll see Lake Tanhausser and the glaciers descending from the hills of Cerro Pintado, Sombrero, and Masters into the lake.

Duration: 6hrs round trip | Length: 15km/9.3 miles | Elevation gain: 770m

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On this hike, you'll follow the path used by the Masters family for cattle raising and take in the beauty of Lake Argentino as you ascend gradually to appreciate the Cristina Fjord, the main lodge of the Estancia and a fantastic view of the entire valley. 

Once you cross the forest and melt-water waterfalls, you'll reach Cerro Carnero and be rewarded with a panoramic view of the valley and the stunning Cordillera de Los Andes and glaciers. 

Your return will be along a different path, bordering the Cristina Fjord, finally leading you back to the Estancia.

Duration: 5hrs round trip | Length: 10km/6.2 miles | Elevation gain: 470m

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