A four-hour hike from Ushuaia rewards you with an emerald-hued lagoon, a cozy mountain refuge and a gourmet lunch warmed by a salamander stove. This approachable alpine trek mixes accessible trail travel with raw Fuegian weather and unforgettable views.
A four-hour hike from Ushuaia rewards you with an emerald-hued lagoon, a cozy mountain refuge and a gourmet lunch warmed by a salamander stove. This approachable alpine trek mixes accessible trail travel with raw Fuegian weather and unforgettable views.
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Operated by Titan Cuatro Elementos · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
The first steps out of the van feel like an admission ticket to a wilder Argentina. Air here carries a clean, metallic edge; wind sketches patterns across low lenga trees and the trail immediately begins to climb, gravel crunching underfoot. After a few kilometers the forest opens and the lagoon appears—green as its name suggests, daring you to pause and take it in. On this private-route trek, a small mountain refuge perches on the shore with a salamander stove burning, promising a hot, gourmet lunch when you arrive.
moderate.
4 hours.
Suitable for hikers with basic fitness who can handle 10 km (round-trip) with some uneven ground and short, steeper sections.
The total distance is about 10 km (5 km each way) and the tour runs approximately four hours including time at the refuge.
Yes—it's classified as low to moderate difficulty, but weather can increase challenge; basic fitness and stable footwear are recommended.
The operator supplies trekking poles and crampons when needed, though many hikers bring their own poles for comfort.
Lunch includes a starter of cold cuts and cheeses, a main lentil stew (with meat or vegetarian option), and a hot infusion or coffee and dessert.
Yes—hotel pickup in Ushuaia is included; confirm the exact pickup time with the operator in advance.
Service animals are allowed; children can join if they are comfortable walking the distance and with variable mountain weather—check with the operator about specifics.
The valley reflects glacial shaping from the last ice age and long-standing passage by indigenous Yamana people; the trail has gained popularity with Ushuaia visitors in recent decades.
Stay on the marked trail to protect fragile peat bogs and vegetation; the refuge operates with minimal-impact principles and visitors should pack out waste.
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