On the Sierra Valdivieso Circuit near Ushuaia in Argentina, trekking enthusiasts get to see the wild landscapes of Patagonia. The trail, which is poorly marked in places, takes you over small passes through untouched nature. There are hardly any people around and the remoteness makes the hike a real experience.
‘The Sierra Valdivieso Circuit (SVC) follows a largely unmarked and little-used route through rugged and challenging country. It is therefore only suitable for fit and independent participants with good navigation skills.’ – Lonely Planet 2009
Overview
- Name: Sierra Valdivieso Circuit
- Country: Argentinien (bei Ushuaia)
- Length: 45 km
- Difficulty: mittel
- Stages: 4
- Season: November to February
Route
The trail starts at Laguna Esmeralda, which is located just outside Ushuaia and is easy to reach by bus.
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Planning
There is actually not much to plan for this hike. You should only save the GPX file on your smartphone, as the trail is very poorly marked in places or not marked at all.
You should pack food for the 4 days. Water is available everywhere here, but I would personally recommend a water filter, as there are often beavers at work and the water may not be completely clean.
Reports
You can find the reports on the individual stages on my blog.
Galery
Here are some impressions from my tour:
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