Trekking in Ushuaia
Subantarctic forest, peat bog valleys and hanging glaciers in the Sierra Alvear, with routes for every level.
What you will experience
trekking in Ushuaia
Each route crosses different environments of Tierra del Fuego: forest, peat bog, high mountain and, in some cases, ice.
Subantarctic lenga
forest
Present on most of the routes.
Peat bog valleys
Terrain characteristic of the Fuegian ecosystem.
Laguna Esmeralda
A glacial lake surrounded by the hanging valleys of the Sierra Alvear.
Glaciar Vinciguerra
With a final crossing over the ice, crampons included.
Glaciar Ojo del Albino
The most physically demanding trek on the circuit.
360° viewpoints
Views of the Beagle Channel, the Bay of Ushuaia and the Darwin Range, depending on the route.
Dientes de Navarino
circuit
A sailboat crossing to Puerto Williams, in Chile, and several days of trekking through the massif of the same name, the southernmost in the world.
Available treks
Miradores del Martial
A climb from the Glaciar Martial Mountain Center up to the mountain cirque and its three hanging glaciers, with a stop at the main viewpoint and at the Cerro Godoy viewpoint over the Bay of Ushuaia.
Duration: approx. 5 and a half hours
Difficulty: Low to medium
Distance: 6 km / +350 m elevation gain
Season: year-round
Glaciar Vinciguerra
(Ice Trek)
A full-day trek through peat bog valleys, meltwater rivers and subantarctic forest to the Glaciar Vinciguerra, with a final crossing over the ice wearing crampons.
Duration: 8 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 12 km / +545 m elevation gain
Season: November to May
Senda Costera
and Bahía Lapataia
A route through Tierra del Fuego National Park, between forest and rocky beaches, over the archaeological remains of the original canoe peoples, with a constant view of the Beagle Channel.
Duration: 6 hours in the morning, or 4 and a half hours in the afternoon
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 8 km / +250 m elevation gain
Season: November to April
Cerro Guanaco
The only trek in Tierra del Fuego National Park with a 360° view. It follows Lago Acigami and climbs through primary lenga forest to the summit, with a panorama toward the mountain range on the Chilean side.
Duration: approx. 8 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 8 km / +900 m elevation gain
Season: summer
Glaciar Ojo del Albino
The most demanding of the single-day treks. It crosses forest, peat bog and high-Andean vegetation before the final climb over scree to the glacier.
Duration: 10 hours
Difficulty: High
Distance: 18 km / +810 m elevation gain
Season: year-round
Dientes de Navarino
The southernmost trekking circuit in the world, on Navarino Island, Chile. A sailboat crossing from Ushuaia to Puerto Williams and a multi-day traverse of the massif of the same name, among peat bogs, forest and mountain scree.
Duration: 6 days (5 nights)
Difficulty: Medium to high
Distance: over 40 km
Season: December to March
Martial Sunset
A sunset hike along historic trails of the Fuegian forest, with a stop at the mountain dome for mulled wine and a mountain stew dinner at the refuge.
Duration: 4 and a half hours
Difficulty: Low
Minimum age: 6 years old
Season: November to May
Looking for more days in the mountains?
There are circuits of two to seven days with overnight stays in tents, from the traverse to Laguna del Caminante to the expeditions to Península Mitre.
Useful information
The details below correspond to the single-day treks. Dientes de Navarino has its own logistics (see the entry above); ask us on WhatsApp for the full itinerary.
Season
It varies by trek. Most run from November to May; Miradores del Martial and Ojo del Albino run year-round.
Weather
The activity may be suspended or modified for weather reasons or for any other reason the guide considers relevant to the safety of the group.
Health
Before each outing we send an online health form to complete. The treks are not suitable for people who do not exercise regularly.
Guides
Certified in tourism, mountaineering, high-mountain climbing and ski touring.
Transfers
Included from your hotel in Ushuaia on every trek.
Food
A packed lunch or snack and a hot drink are included on every outing.
Technical gear
Crampons and helmet included only on the Glaciar Vinciguerra trek.
What to bring
Mid-cut trekking boots (no sneakers on the more demanding treks), sunglasses and sunscreen, a medium backpack, gloves and a hat, warm clothing and a rain jacket, and a water bottle.
Frequently asked questions
Miradores del Martial. It is the least physically demanding on the circuit and suitable for most people in decent general shape.
The Vinciguerra is medium difficulty and includes a final crossing over the ice with crampons. The Ojo del Albino is the most demanding on the circuit, with greater distance and elevation gain.
It depends on the route. The low-difficulty ones do not require it. The Ojo del Albino and the medium-to-high difficulty treks call for good physical condition.
Yes. Martial Sunset combines a sunset hike with dinner in a mountain dome.
Yes. One of them is Dientes de Navarino, on Navarino Island (Chile), which combines a sailboat crossing with several days of trekking through the massif of the same name. Ask us about more options.
Yes. It is an international crossing into Chile, with customs and immigration procedures in Puerto Williams. A passport or national ID card is required to cross.
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