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We invite you to discover a selection of short paths by yourself. Get on a bike, or stroll at your own pace to bond with the natural and historical landmarks within this wild territory. 

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Cerro Norte stands guard over this dreamlike setting, where the masters family first farmed trout. We leave estancia cristina’s main lodge behind, and as we head deep into río caterina’s valley, we identify a great variety of native flora and fauna. An ideal hike for bird and photography lovers.

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On this ride, we will head north into the deepest area of Río Caterina’s valley, an untouched glacial landscape. Lagoons, mountains, and Cerro Norte will appear along our 2-hour journey to Lago Pearson, where we will find a shelter strategically located on its shores, blending in with the native vegetation.
Please respectfully note that we have a horse riding weight limit of 15stone / 95kg / 210lbs.

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We will head northeast and leave Estancia Cristina’s main lodge on an uphill hike among woods of ñires and lengas. At our first lookout point, Lago Argentino and Lago Pearson come into view, and then we will continue hiking until we reach Cascada de Los Perros.

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We will head off in a 4×4 vehicle for 9.5 kms, climbing through the Feruglio mountain
range to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Glaciar Upsala’s former domain.
We will contemplate the signs of time left behind and witness how the glaciers
scrape the earth and leave their tracks as they recede, leaving exposed countless
marine fossils along a deep-red canyon called Cañadón de Los Fósiles.

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We will cross Río Caterina and head northwest, ascending the Feruglio mountain range. Once we leave the native forest behind, we will begin a challenging hike to reach the breathtaking views of Glaciar Upsala and Lago Guillermo. Another favorite on our expedition is the massive Cordillera de Los Andes, featuring the peaks of Bertrand, Cono, and Murralon. 

Our return will be along a different trail, during which we will continue to discover new landscapes. 

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For this ride, experience controlling the horse and ourselves is required. Our guide will assess each guest’s knowledge to determine suitability. We’ll start the ride heading northeast, traversing the Caterina River Valley, observing the typical Patagonian steppe vegetation and ascending through trails among ñire and lenga forests. We’ll cross terrain paved by pioneers. We’ll pause at the Cascada de Los Perros, a spot to relax with panoramic views of the Estancia Valley and Lago Pearson. Then, we’ll ascend the western slopes of Cerro Mesón until we reach the Cristina Lookout, where we’ll have lunch. We’ll relish majestic views of the surrounding peaks, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and the Glaciar Upsala, all amidst a comforting silence.

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As we follow the path used by the Masters family for cattle raising, we will take in the beauty of Lago Argentino and ascend gradually to appreciate Canal Cristina, the main lodge of the Estancia, and a complete view of the valley. 

Once we cross the forest and ice-melting waterfalls, we will reach Cerro Carnero and gain a complete view of the valley and the lavish Cordillera de Los Andes with the glaciers cradling it. 

Our return will be along a different path, bordering the Canal Cristina and finally arriving at the Estancia.