Description
TREKKING LAGUNA ESMERALDA IN WINTER
Trekking Laguna Esmeralda in Winter: The adventure begins on the trail to Laguna Esmeralda that is located in the Tierra Mayor Valley Natural and Landscape Reserve, which is accessed from National Route No. 3, 18 kilometers from the city of Ushuaia.
In our winter version, after equipping ourselves with crampons or snowshoes, we begin a hike that will lead us to a beautiful place between mountains full of snow that will give an impressive touch to the landscape.
At the beginning of the trail, the dominant vegetation is the lenga forest, a native tree of the area. The tour continues through sectors where foliage and peat bogs alternate, until reaching a high mountain environment, whose average height is 600 meters above sea level. Once you reach the lagoon, you can appreciate the majestic environment of forest and snow-capped peaks that surround it. The greenish coloration of its waters is due to the sediment from the Ojo del Albino Glacier, which is a fantastic detail of this journey since the color is contemplated from wherever you are.
It is important to note that since much of the trail runs through wet and slippery terrain, it is necessary to wear boots, waterproof clothing, poles and a coat all year round. Being prepared and wearing the appropriate clothing is very important to feel comfortable during the excursion, the discomfort can make you not fully enjoy a totally memorable excursion.
