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Combine a brisk pass-top trek with an hour of rowing on a secluded Fuegian lake. This full-day outing from Ushuaia pairs panoramic ridge views with a calm paddle—weather permitting—or a substitute waterfall walk through old forest.
Combine a brisk pass-top trek with an hour of rowing on a secluded Fuegian lake. This full-day outing from Ushuaia pairs panoramic ridge views with a calm paddle—weather permitting—or a substitute waterfall walk through old forest.
A wind-swept ridge opens ahead as the combi climbs out of Ushuaia and into the Tierra Mayor valley. You step out onto stony peat, breathe cold, clear air, and begin a compact trek up toward Garibaldi Pass. The mountains push forward like slow giants; lakes Escondido and Fagnano sit below, dark and patient.
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Operated by TAUN USHUAIA · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
A wind-swept ridge opens ahead as the combi climbs out of Ushuaia and into the Tierra Mayor valley. You step out onto stony peat, breathe cold, clear air, and begin a compact trek up toward Garibaldi Pass. The mountains push forward like slow giants; lakes Escondido and Fagnano sit below, dark and patient.
This region of Tierra del Fuego is shaped by glaciers and abrupt weather changes. Indigenous Yámana and Selk’nam peoples once moved these slopes; later European sheep farming and road RN3 marked the landscape’s modern history. Geologically, you’ll pass glacial terraces, boggy peatlands and rocky outcrops above the tree line where hardy tundra plants cling to life.
Expect about 4 km round trip on mountain terrain with steep pitches, stones, peat and mud, followed by a gentle, reflective hour of rowing on a hidden lake at the basin head. Guides share hot stew, alfajores and local stories; if wind or rain blows across the water, the option is a short forest walk to the Olivia River’s “veil” waterfall where you can stand behind the drop and feel the force of the water.
Practical edge: dress in layers and waterproof footwear, bring a small daypack with water, and allow a full day—pickups from Ushuaia make this a comfortable base-to-base outing. The operator provides trekking poles and stable single or double boats, and activities are weather-dependent—expect flexibility. This is a compact, characterful day that combines high-country steps with quiet time on glassy subantarctic water.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Moderate fitness recommended: able to manage uneven 4 km mountain terrain with short steep sections and an hour of paddling.
The trek is roughly 4 km round trip with uneven terrain and some steep sections; it’s rated easy-to-moderate but requires sure footing and a basic level of fitness.
If wind or rain makes rowing unsafe you’ll be offered an alternate 1-hour forest hike to the Olivia River waterfalls and other nearby viewpoints.
Yes — private combi transportation from Ushuaia to the trailhead and return to the city are included in the tour price.
No — stable single and double boats are used and guides give basic instruction; however, a willingness to paddle and follow safety guidance is necessary.
The area bears traces of Yámana and Selk'nam habitation and later European sheep ranching; modern routes follow roads cut during 20th-century settlement of Tierra del Fuego.
Peatlands and alpine vegetation are fragile—stick to established routes, pack out waste, and avoid trampling tundra above the tree line to limit erosion and habitat damage.
TAUN USHUAIA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A wind-swept ridge opens ahead as the combi climbs out of Ushuaia and into the Tierra Mayor valley. You step out onto stony peat, breathe cold, clear air, and begin a compact trek up toward Garibaldi Pass. The mountains push forward like slow giants; lakes Escondido and Fagnano sit below, dark and patient.
A wind-swept ridge opens ahead as the combi climbs out of Ushuaia and into the Tierra Mayor valley. You step out onto stony peat, breathe cold, clear air, and begin a compact trek up toward Garibaldi Pass. The mountains push forward like slow giants; lakes Escondido and Fagnano sit below, dark and patient.
This region of Tierra del Fuego is shaped by glaciers and abrupt weather changes. Indigenous Yámana and Selk’nam peoples once moved these slopes; later European sheep farming and road RN3 marked the landscape’s modern history. Geologically, you’ll pass glacial terraces, boggy peatlands and rocky outcrops above the tree line where hardy tundra plants cling to life.
Expect about 4 km round trip on mountain terrain with steep pitches, stones, peat and mud, followed by a gentle, reflective hour of rowing on a hidden lake at the basin head. Guides share hot stew, alfajores and local stories; if wind or rain blows across the water, the option is a short forest walk to the Olivia River’s “veil” waterfall where you can stand behind the drop and feel the force of the water.
Practical edge: dress in layers and waterproof footwear, bring a small daypack with water, and allow a full day—pickups from Ushuaia make this a comfortable base-to-base outing. The operator provides trekking poles and stable single or double boats, and activities are weather-dependent—expect flexibility. This is a compact, characterful day that combines high-country steps with quiet time on glassy subantarctic water.