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Guanaco – Estancia Cristina

5 days · through one of the park’s least-walked sectors

The trek

Five days from the Río Guanaco valley, over Paso Sombrero, to arrive at Estancia Cristina on foot.

Open valleys, Paso Sombrero, high lakes and a final arrival at the estancia on foot. For people who want the Patagonia beyond the known trails.

There are no huts: we sleep in tents and the route follows each day’s weather.

Day 1
Into the Guanaco valley
1 km+20 m↑ 600 m⌂ Riverside camp
We start at Seccional Guanaco, on the east side of the park. We cross a small suspension bridge and set the first camp by the river, among lenga and ñire trees.
Camp on the Río Guanaco
Day 2
Guanaco valley → Paso Sombrero camp
14 km6–7 h+650 m−50 m↑ 1,200 m⌂ Paso Sombrero
Grassland, wetlands and forest until the land turns alpine and the walls around Cerro Sombrero fill the horizon. We camp below the first pass. Weather permitting, a short walk to the Laguna Azul viewpoints.
Climbing to Paso Sombrero
Day 3
Crossing Paso Sombrero
13 km+350 m−650 m↑ 1,500 m⌂ Camp de los Toros
The most spectacular stage. From the pass the Southern Ice Field appears, with Murallón, Cono and Don Bosco rising over the ice. We descend towards Lago Tannhauser to Camp de los Toros, in a lenga forest by a stream.
Day three, across the plateau
Day 4
Camp de los Toros → Estancia Cristina
8 km3–4 h+100 m−400 m↑ 900 m⌂ Estancia Cristina lodge
An easier walk through native forest to Estancia Cristina on Lago Argentino. Depending on logistics, the arrival can also be on horseback.
Laguna del Paso
Day 5
Upsala Glacier and Fossil Canyon
14 km4–5 h+250 m−700 m↑ 900 m⌂ 4×4 and boat
A 4×4 climbs into the Feruglio range and we walk to viewpoints over Upsala Glacier, Lago Guillermo and the ice field. We descend through Fossil Canyon and return by boat across Lago Argentino.
Day four, going down

The itinerary may change with the weather or trail conditions.
A good level of fitness is recommended.
Small groups.
Tell us beforehand about dietary needs, allergies or medical conditions.
We send the packing list once your booking is confirmed.
Private departures are available.
For safety, the guide may change or call off the route if the mountain asks for it.

Map with the main places. We will add the full track once we have our own.

It is the first thing we check in the morning. Town can be calm while the lake is blowing hard, so we show both heights.

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What is the Guanaco – Estancia Cristina crossing like?

Five days from the Río Guanaco valley, crossing Paso Sombrero with the Southern Ice Field in view, to arrive at Estancia Cristina on foot.

What is included?

Guide, all meals on the crossing, shared tents, camping and cooking gear, and satellite communication and radio.

01Written confirmationYour place is confirmed once we receive payment and send you the confirmation.
02Meeting point and timeThey come with the confirmation. Depending on the trek, we meet in town or pick you up.
03What to bringWe send you the list: hiking boots with good grip, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, water and food.
04If the weather says noThe guide decides. If we cannot go, we move you to the next date or give you credit for another trek.
05If you need to cancel30 days or more before: full refund; 15 to 29 days: 50%; under 15 days: no refund.

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