ADVENTURE TRAVEL in Argentina
Mountaineering
Make up your mind and climb, ascend or rappel down the most impressive mountains in Argentina and become a great climber.
This is another adventure sport that is gaining more and more fans around the whole world. Considered as a high risk sport, it requires physical strength of arms and legs at the same time and it combines the technical skill of the climber.
We recommend that beginners do not start by climbing on natural walls, but in artificial ones and under the assistance of a professional guide, who will offer all the necessary theoretical and practical information to try this exciting activity for a reasonable price.
Due to safety measures, it is preferable that you do not climb on your own. It is better to move in groups, especially to share the experience.
It is essential to use the appropriate costumes to try this specialty, which basically consists of a waist harness, carabiners and climbing shoes, specific very flexible shoes with highly adhesive processed rubber soles, as well as the magnesium resin that prevents your hands from sweating and thus loosing grip.
The land ahead should be examined before leaving, and in the event that the meteorological conditions were adverse, it would be best to cancel the excursion, as you may fall or slip down.
Abseiling is one of the many physical skills that may be practiced in the mountain highly appreciated by our bodies as they can improve our abilities.
The surroundings of General Roca represent a great finding for lovers of adventure sports, who take advantage of the endless geographical shapes in order to go around local circuits.
We practiced climbing, rappelling, Tyrolean crossing and hiking in a reservation located at the foot of the mountain range, 30 kilometers away from town. An ideal spot to enjoy adventure at every instant.
Those who dream of hitting the summit of the tallest mountain peak in the region must train hard and find experienced mountain guides to lead them.
As the winter comes to an end, the hillsides of Mount Chapelco get upholstered in a very eye-catching shade of green that invites everyone to enjoy adventure sports.
Hiking circuits in Tierra del Fuego open an enormous range of possibilities of priviledged adventures round the end of the world.
Motivation and preparation are the two pillars mountaineers rely on to face the ascent of the highest Andean massif in the region: 3,776 meters MSL.
Its name is immediately linked to Argentina. Every year, its almost seven thousand meters are the target of mountaineers from all over the world who come along to conquer its summit.
For some people, Mount Piltriquitrón is a center of energy. Others just enjoy its woods without searching for any further explanation. The truth is that the “Piltri” encloses an enigmatic charm.
Undoubtedly, this is a special mount from every point of view. Its height, its origin, its texture and its silhouette make it stand out from the rest. This is the way even the best climbers in the world see it.
At scarce 15km from El Chaltén, the El Pilar inn is the starting point and destination of hikers and climbers who are in search of discovering and exploring these latitudes.
ust 5 km away from town, a natural 30-meter-high wall summons climbers from all over the city to provide excellent training.
Ascending the Mount of Love is an easy walk accesible to everyone and offers an incomparable view to the mountain range area.
Just a visit to this town lets everyone understand why it has come to be called the Hiking Capital of Argentina.
La Islita (The Little Island) is a simple rocky post close to the shore of Lake Lácar. However, it gains importance due to the great deal of young people that gather there every sunny day.
Crossing Lake Traful is a great excuse to visit two lakes and the cave paintings silently waiting after an intense walk.
Mountain trekkers can enjoy an interesting climb to the top of a mount with a spectacular view of the lakes and the surrounding Andes.
El Chaltén is a small village within the Los Glaciares National Park, surrounded by matchless natural beauty, only 220km from the city of El Calafate.
To the Southwest of La Rioja, we find a cornice road with impressive outcrops of an intense red. We visited Cuesta de Miranda.
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