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Mirador del Toro Laguna Larga Type: Half day Type: Half day Duration: 1,5 hours Duration: 2,5 hours Distance: 2 kms / 1,3 miles Distance: 5 kms / 3,1 miles Ascent: 58 meters / 186 feet Ascent: 156 meters / 500 feet Highlights: Lake del Toro, panoramic Highlights: Larga Lagoon, guanacos, puma views and bird watching hunting grounds Description: We leave the lodge by van Description: We will leave the lodge by TREKKINGS and go over the Weber Bridge, from where van and begin our walk along a natural we will walk toward the Del Toro Lake and path made by the guanacos. We will walk the park administration. Along the way we along the bank of the Larga Lagoon where Our hikes have been designed for travelers will see the abundant low-growing flora we will see gigantic calcium rocks. On this with different interests and abilities. They and rock, which prove that the park was excursion we will probably see the guanacos vary in length and difficulty, which is why we completely covered in ice a million years that move through the park, and one or recommend you always seek our guides’ ago. Once we reach the lookout, we will see another guanaco skeleton, since we are now advice when deciding if a particular the Del Toro Lake, the Serrano plains and the in puma hunting grounds. We can also see exploration suits you. old gaucho ranches. During the descent, we the Nordenskjöld Lake, and mount Almirante will observe a small lagoon fed by rain water Nieto. Finally, we return to explora by van. where birds such ascots and greebs, and, Family recommended Easy if we are lucky, black-necked swans can be seen. We will return to the lodge by van. Family recommended Sarmiento Portería Mirador Pehoé Type: Half day Half day Type: Duration: 2 hours 2 hours Duration: Nordenskjöld Distance: 4 kms / 2,3 miles 4 kms / 2,3 miles Distance: Type: Half day Ascent: 80 meters / 256 feet 152 meters / 486 feet Ascent: Duration: 2,5 hours Highlights: Panoramic views of Lake Local flora, Lake Pehoé, Highlights: Distance: 6 kms / 3,6 miles Sarmiento, guanaco and condor sightings panoramic views Ascent: 48 meters / 154 feet Description: A van will take us from explora We leave the lodge by foot, Description: Highlights: Panoramic views, Lake to the Sarmiento gate. From there we will walking along the Pehoé Lake, observing the Nordenskjöld, Paine Massif begin our walk through an area of low, various orchids and ñirre trees that comprise Description: We will leave the lodge by van varied vegetation with many irregularities on the local flora. We will ascend to a triangular and head towards the area of the Pudeto the path. We will see Lake Sarmiento from rock from where we will be able to see the station. From there we will walk along a afar, and start descending through rocky intense blue of Lake Pehoé and the Paine path where we will see the largest formation terrains. In this exploration we will see ridge. If the day is clear we will be able of the massif, called Paine Grande, with its guanacos and condors flying overhead, to enjoy a unique view from above, quite hanging glaciers. Later we will arrive at the especially when there are carcasses in the different from that of the lodge. Finally we turquoise waters of Lake Nordenskjöld. You area. We will return to explora by van. will descend, observing the turquoise tones can often hear the sound of breaking ice Family recommended of the from afar. and the creaking noises of the mountains. Family recommended Later, from the Nordenskjöld lookout, we will have a full view of the lake and the Paine Massif. Finally, we will return to the lodge by van. Family recommended explora Patagonia І Trekkings

Lago Grey Ribera Serrano Laguna Azul Type: Half day Type: Half day Type: Half day Duration: 2,5 hours Duration: 1,5 hours Duration: 45 minutes Distance: 5 kms / 3,2 miles Distance: 3, kms / 1,9 miles Distance: 1 km / 0,6 miles Ascent: 37 meters / 118 feet Ascent: 7 meters / 22 feet Ascent: 11 meters / 35 feet Highlights: The , beech forest, Highlights: Pampa Serrano, panoramic Highlights: Blue Lagoon, bird watching, icebergs views, , wildlife Paine Towers Description: We will leave the lodge by van Description: We leave the lodge by van Description: This exploration begins at the and head towards the station. and head towards the Serrano station. From explora Quincho, from where we will take We’ll begin the excursion by crossing the there, we will hike across the pampa the van to the Blue Lagoon and walk along hanging bridge over the torrential Pingo Serrano, fully grasping the contrast between a large wetland inhabited by numerous River and cross a lenga forest until we reach the flat grasslands and the granite Paine aquatic bird species. We will then walk along the shores of Lake Grey, generally quite Massif. The Serrano River’s lush wildlife leads the beach of the lagoon with its transparent windy, where we will be able to see the our hike. We finally meet theexplora van waters, and the Paine Towers will gradually enormous icebergs that break off the Grey that takes us back to the lodge. come into view. We will eventually reach a Glacier. After a moderate ascent, we will be Family recommended lookout from where we will see one of the able to see the Grey Glacier up close. Finally best views of the lagoon and granite towers we will return to the Grey station where behind it. At this point, a van will be waiting a van will be waiting to take us back to Ribera Paine to take us back to the lodge. the lodge. Type: Half day Family recommended Family recommended Duration: 1,5 hours Distance: 2 kms / 1,3 miles Ascent: 36 meters / 115 feet Variación Laguna Azul Mirador Laguna Margarita Highlights: Paine riverbank, panoramic Type: Half day Type: Half day views Duration: 1,5 hours Duration: 2 hours Description: We will walk from the lodge to Distance: 4 kms / 2,1 miles Distance: 6 kms / 3,4 miles the banks of the Paine River where we will Ascent: 152 meters / 486 feet Ascent: 45 meters / 144 feet follow a path with slight slopes, low bushes Highlights: Local tree species, panoramic Highlights: Panoramic views, huemules, and small patches of forests, with views of the Blue Lagoon and Paine Towers Marco Antonio Lagoon outstanding views of the Paine River and Description: After walking along the Description: We will leave the lodge by the massif. beaches of the Blue Lagoon, we will slowly van almost reaching the Grey station, Family recommended ascend on a path lined with lenga and ñirre from where we will begin our ascent with trees. We will hike across plains and finally panoramic views of the Margarita Lagoon, arrive at a lookout with panoramic views of and continue along a path of abundant flora the Blue Lagoon and the Paine Towers. We until reaching the Marco Antonio Lagoon. will return on the same path towards the On this trail it is possible to see huemules. van, which will be waiting to take us back to Later we will return with panoramic views of the hotel. the Paine Massif. Return to explora by van. Family recommended Family recommended explora Patagonia І Trekkings

Moderate Aonikenk La Loma Type: Half day Type: Half day Duration: 3 hours Duration: 1 hour Mirador Cóndor Distance: 7 kms / 4,1 miles Distance: 4 kms / 2,2 miles Type: Half day Ascent: 173 meters / 554 feet Ascent: 223 meters / 714 feet Duration: 2,5 hours Highlights: Caves, bird watching, wildlife, Highlights: Panoramic views of the three Distance: 4 kms / 2,2 miles flora, fauna and puma hunting grounds granite towers, wildlife Ascent: 250 meters / 800 feet Description: We will leave the lodge by van Description: This expedition begins at the Highlights: 360° views of the park, and head to the eastern part of the park. explora Quincho, from where we will walk panoramic lookouts, native forests This excursion is an excellent opportunity towards the Paine Towers. This exploration Description: We leave the lodge by foot, to enjoy the local wildlife, especially during allows us to observe the park’s rich wildlife. walking along Lake Pehoé and the camping spring, when animals are active and the We will cross native forests and finish with a area. From afar we will see a mushroom vegetation is in full bloom. We will also visit descent during which we will be exposed to shaped hill, at the top of which the Mirador a cave with 4,000 year old paintings and the strong Patagonian winds. We will return Cóndor will be our destination. Along the see geese, ducks and swans in the lagoons to the lodge by van. way we will pass through lenga and ñirre along the way. The terrain has various ups forests while we gain altitude, feeling the and downs without too steep a slope. We force of the wind that makes this expedition will return to the lodge by van. Mirador Sierra del Toro all the more challenging. Once we reach the Family recommended Type: Half day Mirador Cóndor, we will have a 360° view Duration: 3 hours of the park, observing, among other things, Distance: 5 kms / 2,9 miles Lake Pehoé, the Paine Massif, Lake Pingo Chorrillo Los Salmones Ascent: 393 meters / 1258 feet Sarmiento and explora Patagonia. On the Type: Half day Highlights: Riverbanks, panoramic views, way back we will go down a steep rocky Duration: 3,5 hours gaucho territories, Lake Toro slope until we reach the van that will take us Distance: 9 kms / 5,2 miles Description: We leave the lodge by van, back to explora. Ascent: 49 meters / 157 feet reaching the Weber Bridge where we will Highlights: Pingo riverbank, native forest, cross the turquoise waters of the Paine River. bird watching There, we will immediately begin our steep, Sarmiento Description: We will leave the lodge by rocky ascent of the mountains bordering the Type: Half day van and head toward the Grey Lake station. river. The vegetation is low, allowing Duration: 2,5 hours From there, we will walk on a path along the beautiful views of the Del Toro Lake, Paine Distance: 5 kms / 2,7 miles Pingo River, crossing open fields and River and Serrano Pampa where you can Ascent: 48 meters / 154 feet entering a dense forest of native trees. often see gauchos. After arriving at the Highlights: Riverbanks, abundant flora, bird Along the way, we will enjoy different views highest point, we will descend along the watching, Lake Sarmiento of the Paine Massif along with its unique same path. The wind and slope allow us to Description: A van will take us from the fauna, which includes ducks and parrots. completely connect with the nature of lodge to the beginning of our walk, along We will return along the same path to the the place. We will arrive at the park a trail of low vegetation where we will find station and take a van back to explora. administration where a van will be paramelas, a natural indigenous flower waiting for us. known for its vibrant yellow color and pleasant scent. We will then descend to the beach of Lake Sarmiento Chico, crossing rocky formations of calcium, and ascend to panoramic views of Lake Sarmiento. We will return to explora by van. Family recommended explora Patagonia І Trekkings

Glaciar Grey Cuernos Advanced Type: Full day Type: Full day Duration: 5,5 hours Duration: 6 hours Distance: 12 kms / 7,4 miles Distance: 19 kms / 11,3 miles Mirador Ferrier Ascent: 231 meters / 739 feet Ascent: 145 meters / 464 feet Type: Half day Highlights: Grey Glacier, Southern Ice Highlights: Lake Nordenskjöld, Mount Duration: 3,5 hours Fields, boat ride on Lake Grey, icebergs Almirante Nieto, ñirre forests, panoramic Distance: 6 kms / 3,5 miles Description: We begin this exploration by views, Southern Ice Fields Ascent: 600 meters / 1.920 feet crossing the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé Description: We will leave the lodge by van Highlights: Forests, panoramic views of the on board the explora catamaran towards the and head toward the Cerro Paine Ranch, Southern Ice Fields and Lake Grey Paine Grande lodge. From here, we will walk from where we’ll begin our hike around the Description: We leave the lodge by van and towards the Grey Refuge along the border base of Almirante Nieto, with its brush land head to the Grey station, where we will of the massif. Halfway up the ascent, we will and grasses. Later, we will hike along Lake immediately begin a very demanding ascent. be able to observe the Grey Glacier and the Nordenskjöld, crossing Antartic beech forest We will gradually be able to see Lake Grey extraordinary extension of the Southern Ice and small ponds, and start a demanding and the enormous ice barrier of the Fields from above. Later we go down a steep ascent to the beginning of the Bader Valley, Southern Ice Fields, until we enter a very path to the Lake Grey beach, from where with breathtaking views of the horns, Lake dense forest. After crossing the forest we a boat will take us closer to the towering Pehoé, Lake Sarmiento, Lake Nordenskjöld will reach the final point of the exploration, walls of the glacier, navigating through the and the Southern Ice fields. We will return usually quite windy, but with outstanding icebergs that float throughout the lake. This along the same path to the van that will views of the Grey and Pehoé lakes. We will exploration is particularly interesting for take us back to the lodge. return from the station to explora by van. geology and glaciology enthusiasts. Finally, we will cross a forest and the Pingo River hanging bridge to meet the van that Cornisas will take us back to the loge. Type: Half day *This excursion is subject to climate Duration: 3,5 hours conditions, as the boat rides may be Distance: 6 kms / 3,5 miles cancelled due to strong winds. Ascent: 344 meters / 1.101 feet Highlights: Cliffs, Lake Pehoé, panoramic views Valle Francés Description: We will leave the lodge, on Type: Full day foot toward the Paine River until we arrive Duration: 7,5 hours at the cliffs after which this exploration is Distance: 16 kms / 9,8 miles named. As we gain altitude we will see the Ascent: 226 meters / 723 feet river and Lake Pehoé’s shades of turquoise, Intensity: Moderate deep blue and green depending on the light. Highlights: Lake crossing on catamaran, Once at the top we will be able to hanging bridge, native forests, hanging contemplate the Paine ridge and its glacier surrounding valleys. This exploration allows Description: We will cross the turquoise us to see the park from different waters of Lake Pehoé on board of the perspectives due to the many lookout spots. explora catamaran and head towards the Paine Grande lodge, where we will begin our hike. We will enter the French Valley surrounded by dense beech forest and native bushes. We will cross the hanging bridge over the French River, and reach the Italian camp. From within the valley, we will be able to observe the Glacier del Frances and the amphitheater of granite peaks that frame the area. On the way back we will return along the same path to the lodge. explora Patagonia І Trekkings

Laguna Stokes o Smoke Valle del Río Pingo Laguna La Cal and Lago Type: Full day Type: Full day Sarmiento Duration: 6 to 7 hours Duration: 8 hours Type: Full day Distance: 16 kms / 9,6 miles Distance: 22 kms / 13 miles Duration: 7,5 hours Ascent: 207 meters / 662 feet Ascent: 256 meters / 819 feet Distance: 14 kms / 8,6 miles Highlights: Panoramic views, native forests, Highlights: Ancient native forests, Ascent: 323 meters / 1.034 feet Stokes Lagoon, ranches panoramic views, Pingo River, Salmon River Highlights: La Cal Lagoon, bird watching, Description: We leave the lodge by van Description: We will leave the lodge by van condors, Lake Sarmiento and head towards the Laguna Azul Ranch. and head towards the Grey station, walking Description: We leave the lodge on foot, We will hike across valleys, bush lands and along side the Pingo River and crossing the walking up a slight slope towards a lenga Antartic beech forest, with panoramic views park’s oldest southern beech forest. We will forest, where we will see the devastating over the Baguales Mountains. Later we cross the Salmon River and emerge among effects of the last fire. Continuing our hike, will arrive at the deep blue Stokes Lagoon, mature forests full of clearings through we will arrive at a look out from where we with views that stretch all the way over to which we can see parts of Paine Grande. We will see La Cal Lagoon and probably be able Punta La Proa, Punzon and the Ohnet hills, will then return along the same path to the to spot some condors flying above as they near Lake Dickson. On the way back we Grey station where the van will be waiting to nest in this area. Later, we will descend to will return among beech and calafate trees, take us back to the lodge. the lagoon where we will follow a path used following the base of the Sierra Masle until by the Aonikenk and finish at the tranquil arriving at the Quincho area. We will return banks of Lake Sarmiento. We will return to to the lodge by van. Sierra Masle the lodge by van. Type: Full day Duration: 5,5 hours Sierra del Toro Distance: 15 kms / 8,9 miles Valle Francés Plateau Type: Full day Ascent: 600 meters / 1.920 feet Type: Full day Duration: 7 hours Highlights: Panoramic views of lakes, Duration: 8,5 hours Distance: 13 kms / 7,9 miles mountains, forests and Southern Ice Fields, Distance: 19 kms / 11,3 miles Ascent: 576 meters / 1.843 feet Paine Towers Ascent: 446 meters / 1.427 feet Highlights: Panoramic view lookouts, native Description: We will leave the lodge by Highlights: Glaciers, Lake Pehoé, forests, wind van and head towards the Laguna Azul panoramic views Description: We leave the lodge by van to Ranch. We will begin our hike at La Estrella Description: The hike from the Valle del reach a steep path facing the Paine River, Ranch crossing fields and forests, and Francés to the Plateau involves reaching the Lake Toro and the Serrano plain. Up in the then beginning our steep ascent toward Italian Camp and the lookout from where mountains, the path goes into an old- the ridge of the Sierra Masle. From here we will have privileged views of the granite growth beech forest, where the trees creak we will see the Blue Lagoon, the granite peaks, Lake Pehoé and the glacier. The hike and the wind howls as if speaking to us. Towers of Paine and the Baguales ridge. is on a steep rocky path that runs along the Finally we will ascend to a lookout exposed After an hour walk we will be able to see moraine left by the glacier. to the strong Patagonian winds, with unique the Sierra del Toro and the Almirante Nieto views of the Paine Massif and its Mountain as well as parts of the turquoise surrounding lakes. We will then begin our Nordenskjöld and Sarmiento lakes. Later we descent to where a van will be waiting to will reach a second lookout from where we take us back to the lodge. will see the Paine Lake and the beginning of the Southern Ice Fields. We will gradually come down in the direction of the explora Quincho where we will meet the van that will take us back to the lodge. explora Patagonia І Trekkings

Expert Valle Francés Británico Type: Full day Duration: 10 hours Glaciar Grey Campamento Distance: 23 kms / 14 miles Guardas Ascent: 623 meters / 1.994 feet Type: Full day Highlights: Panoramic views, native forests Duration: 5,5 hours and Paine Horns Distance: 17 kms / 10 miles Description: This excursion takes us deep Ascent: 362 meters / 1.158 feet into the French Valley ascending towards the Highlights: Grey Glacier, native forests, lookout located in the center of the granite icebergs peaks. From the Plateau we will ascend very Description: On this exploration we will steeply going in and out of lenga forests and follow the same path as the Grey Glacier gradually approaching the Paine Horns. We exploration. From the Grey Glacier shelter, will continue to gain altitude until practically we will ascend towards the Park Ranger arriving at the base of the horns. camp lookout, from where we will be able to truly grasp the glacier’s size. Later we will return along the same path to the shelter, Valle del Silencio from where we will board a boat that will Type: Full day take us up close to the glacier walls. As Duration: 10 hours in the previous expedition, we will cross a Distance: 25 kms / 15,2 miles lenga forest and the Pingo River hanging Ascent: 918 meters / 2.938 feet bridge to take a van back to the lodge. Highlights: Ancient native forests, *This excursion is subject to climate panoramic views and lookouts, north face of conditions, as the boat rides may be the Paine Towers cancelled due to strong winds. Description: We will leave from the lodge by van and head towards the Cerro Paine Ranch, where we will begin our ascent into Base Torres the Valley del Asencio to the Chilean Camp. Type: Full day Later we will cross hundred-year-old beech Duration: 8,5 hours forests, as well as numerous springs and Distance: 18 kms / 10,5 miles creeks, along a landscape of moraines and Ascent: 754 meters / 2.413 feet small clearings. The ascent ends when we Highlights: Granite towers, forests reach a lookout with panoramic views of the Description: We will leave the lodge by van Valley of Silence and Fortaleza Hill. and head towards the Cerro Paine ranch. From here, we will ascend towards the Ascencio River Valley and the Chilean Refugio Valley from where we’ll begin a steep ascent toward a lookout at the base of the Paine Towers. Once at the top, we will be able to grasp the magnitude of the granite towers after which the park is named.

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Puntilla del Toro Rincón del Puma Type: Half day Type: Half day Duration: 1,5 hours Duration: 1,5 hours Distance: 6 kms / 3,4 miles Distance: 6 kms / 3,4 miles Ascent: 6 meters / 19 feet Ascent: 49 meters / 157 feet Highlights: Panoramic views of the Paine Highlights: Native forests, panoramic views Massif, river and lake crossings of Lake del Toro and the Paine River HORSEBACK RIDINGS Description: We leave from the stables, Description: We begin this horse ride at riding across the Serrano Plain, crossing the stables through a partially flat and open creeks and rivers with the Paine Massif area until we arrive at a lenga and ñirre The following horseback rides begin at the behind us. We will ride along the banks of forest. We will ride through the forest on explora stables, located 15 minutes from the the Serrano River and the Toro Lake, crossing narrow paths and climb a hill with moderate lodge by van. Some of the riding parts of it. We return over the plain, with a slopes, but completely exposed to the explorations described in the following full view of the Paine Massif ahead of us. strong Patagonian winds. Once we reach pages have been designed for travelers with Family recommended the highest point we will be able to see Lake minimal riding experience who feel Toro and the Paine River. After this stop we comfortable controlling a horse in open will begin to descend on a steeper path to spaces (level: easy). Others require more Laguna Linda return to the same forest and then to the experience, such as the ability to walk, trot Type: Half day stables. and canter along a trail for at least 3 hours Duration: 1,5 hours Family recommended (level: moderate). Advanced rides are for Distance: 6 kms / 3,7 miles those who are comfortable for more than 3 Ascent: 149 meters / 477 feet hours on horseback and are able to control Highlights: Linda Lagoon, panoramic views, Cañadón Macho a horse in all gaits and situations (level: native forests, bird watching Type: Half day advanced). We have top-of-the-line Chilean Description: This ride is the hardest of the Duration: 1,5 hours and English saddles, chaps, and helmets. “beginners” explorations due to its climbs Distance: 5 kms / 3,1 miles Those who do not know how to ride a horse and descents. We leave from the stables and Ascent: 157 meters / 502 feet and would like to learn, or riders seeking to ride across an area of small hills, gaining Highlights: Native forests, panoramic improve their riding skills, can take a short altitude until we reach the Linda Lagoon, waterfall views, Las Chinas River 30 to 40 minute lesson. with panoramic views of the Paine Massif. Description: We ride from the Quincho Throughout this ride we will see small toward a large beech forest spread over southern beech trees and birds such coots several hills. Upon leaving the forest we will Easy and southern lapwings. have panoramic views of the waterfall below Family recommended us, and the Las Chinas River. We will continue riding along a more open path until Laguna Negra we return to the explora Quincho. Type: Half day Buena Vista Family recommended Duration: 1,5 hours Type: Half day Distance: 4 kms / 2,3 miles Duration: 1,5 hours Ascent: 25 meters / 80 feet Distance: 5 kms / 2,8 miles Highlights: Lagoons, bird watching, Ascent: 146 meters / 467 feet Description: We will leave the stables and Highlights: Flora and fauna, Buena Vista ride across rivers, forests and pampas as we Lookout, panoramic views ascend toward the Black Lagoon lookout. Description: We begin riding over a plain During the ride we will come across several from where we will be able to see the lagoons, ideal for spotting bird species such abundant flora and fauna. As we continue as southern lapwings, and upland geese. the ride, we will ascend a hill of scattered Family recommended beech lenga forest, gradually gaining altitude until we reach the Buena Vista lookout, from where we will see the mouth of the Paine River, with its vibrant shades of turquoise and the Massif behind it. We will return to the stables on a steep but steady path. explora Patagonia І Horseback ridings

Moderate Advanced Santa Gemita Type: Half day Duration: 1,5 hours Puente Grey Serrano Distance: 6 kms / 3,7 miles Type: Half day Type: Half day Ascent: 152 meters / 486 feet Duration: 1,5 hours Duration: 2 hours Highlights: Las Chinas River crossing, Sierra Distance: 10 kms / 5,8 miles Distance: 13 kms / 7,7 miles Jara, panoramic views Ascent: 9 meters / 29 feet Ascent: 8 meters / 26 feet Description: From the explora Quincho, Highlights: Riverbank ride, panoramic views Highlights: Serrano River, native forests, we will ride across the Las Chinas River and Description: We begin the ride from the panoramic views begin a strong ascent toward the feet of the explora stables and head toward the Grey Description: We will leave from the stables, Sierra Jara. We will ride across the ridge on River. The path is mostly flat and windy as it riding across the plain and along the Serrano unstable terrain and arrive at Santa Gemita. is quite exposed. We will arrive at the banks River. As the ride continues, we will cross From there we will have clear views of the of the , ride along it, and finally some roads and ascend to a lookout from Blue lagoon and the Paine Towers behind it return along the plain toward the stables. where we will be able to see a small town if the skies are clear enough. Finally, we will on the outskirts of the Park and the vastness ride down a steep slope and return to the of the plain around us. On the way back, explora Quincho. We do not recommend this Carretas we’ll cross a small antartic forest before ride for travelers who are afraid of heights. Type: Half day returning to the explora stables. Duration: 2 hours Distance: 16 kms / 9,4 miles Donosito Ascent: 25 meters / 80 feet 2 de Enero Type: Half day Highlights: The Serrano Plain, Grey River, Type: Half day Duration: 2,5 hours panoramic views Duration: 2 hours Distance: 15 kms / 9,2 miles Description: We leave the explora stables Distance: 14 kms / 8,3 miles Ascent: 75 meters / 240 feet and ride across the Serrano plain until we Ascent: 238 meters / 762 feet Highlights: Serrano Plain, riverbank ride, come to a path that leads to the Grey River. Highlights: Dry Lagoon, panoramic views lookout with panoramic views The horse ride has some elevation of the 2 de Enero Ranch, mate with the Description: We leave from the stables, changes and depending on the rider’s gauchos riding across the Serrano plain, crossing the expertise we can gallop over the plain and Description: We leave from the explora Grey Bridge, and riding along the riverbank. feel the intense wind behind us. Quincho, and ride up a steep slope toward From here, we will ascend a hill with dense the banks of the Dry Lagoon, which looks vegetation, going in and out of beech similar to a salt flat. Later we will come to a forests. We will see wetlands and swampy Mercado lookout, from where we will be able to see terrain until we reach the Donosito lookout, Type: Half day the 2 de Enero Ranch, where the gauchos from where we will be able to see the Duration: 1,5 hours will welcome and treat us to a warm mate Serrano River, the Grey River, the plain and Distance: 6 kms / 3,7 miles by an open fire. We will return through the Paine Massif behind us. Ascent: 152 meters / 486 feet forests and unstable terrains toward the Highlights: Las Chinas river crossing, explora Quincho. Mercado ranch, panoramic views Description: We leave the Quincho and ride across the Las Chinas River, toward the valley of the Mercado ranch. We will be able to gallop and trot because this excursion is flatter than Santa Gemita. On our way back to the Quincho we will cross Las Chinas River, which can be quite deep and strong. We do not recommend this ride for travelers who are afraid of heights. explora Patagonia І Horseback ridings

Expert Sierra del Toro Type: Full day Duration: 7 hours Donoso Distance: 35 kms / 21 miles Type: Full day Ascent: 400 meters / 1.280 feet Duration: 5,5 hours Highlights: Panoramic views, native forests, Distance: 25 kms / 14,9 miles picnic lunch Ascent: 73 meters / 234 feet Description: We leave the stables and Highlights: Serrano Plain, Grey River, ride across the Weber Bridge, immediately Donosito Lookout, forests, lunch ascending over sand and loose rock, until Description: We’ll ride from the stables reaching panoramic views of the Toro Lake, over the Serrano Plain and cross the Grey the Serrano plain and the Grey and Serrano River. We will ascend a densely vegetated Rivers. After the ascent we will find a beech hill, crossing creeks, lagoons and plains. forest on rocky and relatively flat terrain to Depending on the rider’s expertise, we’ll be later go on toward the Sierra del Toro. After able to canter and trot. We will continue crossing a beech forest, we will make a riding across wetlands until we arrive at the steep descent, and stop for lunch. We will Donosito Lookout, from where we will see return along the ridge toward the stables the Serrano River, the Grey River, the plain along unstable terrain, often having to and the Paine Massif behind. We will go up dismount in order to continue safely. a narrow, pronounced path, crossing beech forests until reaching the Los Choros Lagoon where we will canter along the shore. After lunch in a nearby forest, we will continue our ride back to the stables.

Témpanos Type: Full day Duration: 6 hours Distance: 32 kms / 18,9 miles Ascent: 190 meters / 608 feet Highlights: Grey Riverbanks, Témpanos Lookout, panoramic views Description: We’ll leave the stables, galloping over plains and rocky terrain, reaching the Grey riverbanks until we reach a hill. We will ascend abruptly toward the Témpanos lookout from where we will be able to see the Grey Lake, its ice fields and glacier in the distance.