Best hiking trails in Patagonia
Deep in a remote mountain range in South America, a series of peaks located on the border between Chile and Argentina. This pristine land is where the dreams and adventure meet. Welcome to Patagonia. Whether you are an avid hiker, Trekker, or backpacking this is one of the last unexplored places on Earth. The best time to go hiking or trekking is November to April, also keep in mind that the seasons are reversed in the northern hemisphere meaning Patagonia warmest months are December, January and February with the coldest are June, July and August. Patagonia can be divided into two parts: North and South. Northern Patagonia is known as "Lake District" flanked by majestical forests and lakes, Southern Patagonia is home to the Torres del Paine National Park and the spectacular Mount Fitzroy. Trekking Destination 1: Torres del Paine National Park, Southern Patagonia, Chile Torres del Paine is a mountain range in Chile, which boasts elevations up to 9000 meters and is one of the world's most scenic walks. The park consists of 450, 000 hectares and is almost impossible to exhaust. The mountains are granite and can be reached by air or boat only. This land area home in the southern Patagonian town of Punta Arenas, Chile wool capital. While exploring the park, you should check out the waterfalls of Salto Chico and the Verde and Azul lagoons. The nature of this legendary land is nothing short of amazing and hiking will ensure please.The Lago Grey hike: This hike is well known among hikers as a "hot hike." Launch out over the meadow, along Rao Grey trails are well marked and in about half a day you can reach the Grey Glacier, where glacial caves will be sure to thrill the most intense adventure seekers. Torres del Paine Circuit Hiking: This is the "heart" of the walk to pick up where the Lago Grey trek ended. This hike can be anywhere between 8 and 10 days of the terrain is anything but predictable. This is not a journey for the faint of heart, and you have to be prepared. Note: If you complete this circuit, you need a tent (if not before residents are in place) and a week's food. For those hikers who want to take in all that nature has to offer wild herbs and greens in the park's meadows. Organized Trekking Tours: Antares Patagonia Address: Barros Arana 111, Puerto Natales Phone: (56-61) 414611Andes Mountain Address: Eberhard 161, Puerto Natales Phone: (61) 415749Mara Patagonia Address: Armando Sanhueza 876, Punta Arenas Tel: (61) 710 026 Accommodation in Punta Arenas: Hotel Tierra del Fuego Address: Avenida Colón 716 Tel: (56-61) 226200Hotel José Nogueira Address: Bories 959th Punta Arenas Tel: (56-61) 248840Hiking Destination 2: Fitz Roy, southern Patagonia, Argentina Fitzroy Massif, the highest peak in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares in southern Argentina. These majestic peaks, near the small village of El Chalten. El Chalten can be reached by bus from the tourist center of El Calafate. Fitz Roy has many different ways with the most popular is that the Franco-Argentine route. Climbing permits for the region requires, however, can easily be obtained free of charge in the park center in El Chalten. (* Note: there is a small fee for entry into the large park - Parque Nacional Los Glaciares) Climbing Fitz Roy is best done during the southern hemisphere summer months, December to February. But it is always wise to keep an eye on the weather as Patagonia constant changing climate can be unexpected sometimes. This stretch of earth is known to some as a fantasy land where sweeping views of granite peaks and beautiful lakes abound. Patagonia is one of the areas on the planet that remains a dream. A place where you dream of exploring, met with the illusion of infinite space and time. Lucky for us this place is real and is just an adventure away.Getting ThereThese airlines fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile Delta Air Lines: Reservations: 1-800-221-1212 http://www.delta.com / Continental Airlines: Reservations: 1-800-231-0856 http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/default.aspxAmerican Airlines: Reservations: 1-800-433-7300 http://www.aa . com / homePage.doLiteratureTrekking in Patagonian Andes by Carolyn MccarthyEnduring Patagonia by Gregory Crouch
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