We hike from the lodge bordering the Diablo River valley. We spend the first day among Patagonian forests until we reach the edge of the Diablo Lagoon. We sleep at the Cagliero refuge. The next day will be spent hiking up rock cliffs towards the Southern Ice Fields. It will be a day of contrasts between the valley, the lagoons, and this huge ice expanse. We camp through the night. On the next day, we enjoy the splendor of this place, contemplating the mountains as we descend over ice and snow, until reaching the rock of the Eléctrico River valley. We cross the river in a zip line and hike to a forest, where a van will be waiting for us to return to the lodge.
*This exploration combines Explora services with services provided by third parties, meaning it must be reserved in advance and can carry an additional charge. Only for travelers with experience. Available as of December 2022.
1795 m
5889 ft
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-5981 ft
1.566 m
5.138 ft
448 m
1.470 ft
Elevation Profile
Campo de Hielo Sur
Campo de Hielo Sur
Expedition
Expert
Full-day
The Southern Ice Field is considered one of the world’s most remote and inhospitable places. Walking over this huge ice and snow plateau is one of the most transformative experiences for an explorer.
The Southern Ice Field is considered one of the world’s most remote and inhospitable places. Walking over this huge ice and snow plateau is one of the most transformative experiences for an explorer. If conditions allow for it, we will spend six days among forests, rocky slopes, lagoons, and vast ice and snow expanses, all surrounded by impressive mountains. This is a demanding 90 km hike expedition in a changing weather.
*This exploration combines Explora services with services provided by third parties, meaning it must be reserved in advance and can carry an additional charge. Only for travelers with experience. Available as of December 2022.