Trek · SummitCerro 21 – Calfu Mahuida
A 2,100 m summit on the Cordón Esquel, overlooking the town, the surrounding peaks and the Andes.
8 km900 m≈ 6–7 hFitness: moderate · Technical: moderate
Esquel · Trevelin · Patagonia Argentina
Trekking, summits and traverses with certified local guides. We take you into the mountains we grew up in.
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AAGM
AAGM
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Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder
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AADIDESS
AADIDESS
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CIAV Level 2
CIAV Level 2
Born and raised
in Esquel, Chubut
in Esquel, Chubut
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Cordón Esquel
The mountains around Esquel, minutes from town.
Trek · Summit
Climb · SummitCerro Carbón
Next to La Hoya, at 1,980 m, with views of every summit in the Cordón Esquel and the Esquel valley.
6 km700 m≈ 6–7 hFitness: moderate · Technical: high
Los Alerces N.P.
Summits and trails in a UNESCO World Heritage national park.
Climb · SummitAlto El Petiso
One of the best views in the heart of the park: a 1,716 m summit with 360° views of every peak and the lakes below.
19 km1,400 m≈ 10 hFitness: high · Technical: moderate
Climb · SummitEl Dedal
A spectacular peak on the Situación range: a 1,916 m summit with a great view over the whole of Lake Futalaufquen.
18.6 km1,480 m≈ 10 hFitness: high · Technical: high
Climb · North ridgeCerro Cocinero
One of the park’s most iconic mountains and highest summits (2,300 m). We climb to the glacial cirque where the hut once stood and continue to the North Ridge viewpoint.
11 km890 m≈ 9 hFitness: high · Technical: high
Day hikePortezuelo
From Puerto Limonao along Lake Futalaufquen to the Portezuelo viewpoint, one of the finest views in the park.
16 km800 m≈ 9 hFitness: high · Technical: low-moderate
Protected Areas
Licensed guiding in Chubut’s protected natural areas.
Day hikeLago Bagillt – Glacial Lagoon Viewpoint
We walk the full length of Lago Bagillt and climb through native forest to an alpine glacial lagoon, with a hanging glacier, seracs and a true high-mountain setting.
18 km600 m≈ 10 hFitness: moderate · Technical: low
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Day hikePiedra Parada
A steppe trail through the great La Buitrera canyon, a gorge of great geological interest, 120 km from Esquel.
7 km< 100 m≈ 4 h walkingFitness: low · Technical: low
Summits
Full-day climbs to the highest peaks in the area.
Climb · SummitCerro Nahuel Pan
The highest summit around Esquel (2,157 m), overlooking the whole valley. We climb via an access exclusive to Cumbre Libre.
16 km1,100 m≈ 10 hFitness: high · Technical: moderate
MountaineeringCerro La Torta
A 2,167 m summit approached from the upper Percy River — for mountaineers looking for adventure.
14.5 km1,330 m≈ 10 hFitness: high · Technical: high
Trek · SummitMonte Bianco
A 1,880 m summit approached from the upper Percy River, reaching the Valle del Silencio viewpoint.
5.9 km650 m≈ 6 hFitness: moderate · Technical: low
Traverses
Multi-day routes with nights in the mountains.
Traverse · 2 days / 1 nightLa Hoya 360°
A loop around the rim of what was the largest glacial cirque in the area, with a night up high and views of the whole Esquel range.
2 days / 1 nightFitness: high · Technical: high
Traverse · 3 days / 2 nightsLaguna 3 Colores
A loop along the ridges to the lagoon hidden in the heart of the Cordón Esquel.
31 km1,830 m3 days / 2 nightsFitness: very high · Technical: high
Traverse · 2 or 3 daysLos Alerces N.P. – Alto Río Percy traverse
A traverse from Los Alerces N.P. to the upper Percy River, summiting Cerro La Torta. Through the ice tunnels to the summit, into the Valle del Silencio and out via Monte Bianco. 2 days / 1 night or 3 days / 2 nights.
22.7 km1,890 m2 or 3 daysFitness: high · Technical: high
Traverse · 3 days / 2 nightsPortezuelo – Krugger
Over the Portezuelo to Krugger, with one night at Playas Blancas and one at the lodge. We visit the historic Emilio Frey shipwreck and the Estrecho de los Monstruos, and return by boat to Puerto Limonao.
≈ 20 km1,015 m3 days / 2 nightsFitness: high · Technical: low-moderate
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If you have another destination in mind —Bariloche, El Chaltén, the Comarca Andina— or another activity such as skiing, climbing or group trips, get in touch and we will plan it for you: route, level, days and group size.
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About us
Local guides
We are Valentina Rescia and Álvaro Romero Marengo, born and raised in Esquel, Chubut. We have spent years walking Patagonia and we love where we come from. We guide you, walk with you and take care of your safety, so all you have to do is enjoy the mountains.
Valentina Rescia
Trekking Guide · AAGM
PE teacher. AADIDESS Level 2 Ski Instructor, trained at ISAGM, CIAV Level 1 avalanche certified and Wilderness First Responder.
Álvaro Romero Marengo
Trekking Guide · AAGM
Mechanical Engineer (UTN). AADIDESS Level 5 Ski Instructor and Instructor Trainer, trained at ISAGM, CIAV Level 2 avalanche certified and Wilderness First Responder.
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