Winter Snowshoe Trek

Trekking Season: winter 5 hours Difficulty: easy / moderate Departs from Ushuaia

The essentials

The Winter Snowshoe Trek is a 5-hour guided hike (7 km) on snowshoes through Ushuaia's frosted forests. It's easy-to-moderate, runs from June to September and includes transfer, guide, snowshoes, poles and a hot drink.

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Key facts

Duration
5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation gain
250 m
Difficulty
Easy / Moderate
Group
Max. 12 people
Languages
Spanish, English
Pick-up
10:00 AM
Season
June to September
Minimum age
10 years

The experience

A relaxed, accessible way to experience winter at the End of the World: we hike on snowshoes through frosted forests with views of the Beagle Channel and the valleys.

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Pick-up
  2. 2
    Snowshoes and technique
  3. 3
    Frosted forest

    Hike with stops.

  4. 4
    Return

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip transfer from your accommodation in Ushuaia
  • Licensed bilingual local guide
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Snowshoes and poles
  • Hot drink

Not included

  • Snow clothing (available for rent)

What to bring

  • Waterproof snow clothing (you can rent it)
  • Thermal base layer
  • Gloves, hat and neck gaiter
  • Sunglasses
  • Waterproof boots

Missing something? Rent it at our Rental

Frequently asked questions

Do you need experience to walk in snowshoes?

No, you'll learn the technique in 5 minutes. It's ideal for first-time winter visitors to Ushuaia.

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