ASCENT TO CERRO TRES PICOS
CAMPING IN THE SIERRAS – 1239 meters above sea level
Would you like to start mountaineering and camp under a sea of stars?
We invite you to be the protagonist of this trekking and mountaineering experience in the Tres Picos mountain, in one of the most beautiful mountain areas of the Province of Buenos Aires. Cerro Tres Picos is located 625 km southwest of the city of Buenos Aires, near Sierra de la Ventana. It has a height of 1239 meters above sea level and its folds are testimony of the strength with which this mountain range rose, long before the American continent existed.
In this trip, we will do a 2 days and 1 night tour , camping near the Cueva de los Guanacos from where we will have a unique view of the mountain.
From our campsite we will make the summit attempt with light backpacks, the incredible views of the trekking and the summit are the deserved reward for the effort made.
All this, accompanied by homemade food, nutritious, healthy and adapted to the needs of each participant, from the hand of a team of professional guides who will provide the necessary assistance and safety at all times.
PROPOSAL DETAILS
MEETING PLACE |
YPF Tornquist – Tornquist, Buenos Aires |
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| SCHEDULES | Starts at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. | ||||||||
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This trip is rated Moderate (3) (see Huka Difficulty Table).
JOIN THE ASCENT OF THE TRES PICOS MOUNTAIN TODAY!
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Your itinerary for the adventure
Although we make every effort to adhere to the itinerary described below, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions .
RECEPTION AND START OF TREKKING
We will meet at 11:00 am at the YPF service station in Tornquist, from where we will drive the 15 km of gravel road that separates us from Estancia Funke in private vehicles. There we will start the trekking crossing first about 4 km with little unevenness through a field, always following the reference of the pine forest that slopes the Napostá Hill. Once we reach the beginning of the pine forest, the terrain begins to gain altitude, the route is quite steep in some sections, and on the way there are loose stones so you have to be careful when stepping. We will cover a little less than 2km with 250m of unevenness until we leave the forest. We will continue progressing along the edge of the sierras on our way to the dynamited pass, which is located at 850 meters above sea level and where we will set up our camping area. In the afternoon we will make a light trekking to the guanacos cave at 930 meters above sea level. We will have the opportunity to explore the inside of the cave, discover interesting facts about its formation and learn about the geology of the place. From there we get a unique postcard view of Cerro Tres Picos, the highest point in the province of Buenos Aires, which we will try to reach the next day.
SUMMIT ATTEMPT AND DESCENT
We got up early to have breakfast and lightly start the ascent to the summit of Cerro Tres Picos. The climb up to the summit has a steep slope and it is the biggest effort of the weekend. With a calm pace we will gain altitude until we reach the pre-summit, where we will take a brief rest before the final attack: a short and steep ascent where sometimes we will have to use our hands. The summit is wide and has beautiful views of the mountain system, nearby villages and main peaks. We will gather around the summit milestone to take the group photo and have time to connect with the environment and the feeling of having accomplished the objective. Little by little, we retrace our steps until we reach the campsite again. The only thing left to do is to dismantle the camp and with the backpack complete, we will start the return to Estancia Funke. Upon arrival, we will close the activity with a delicious surprise!
LESS WEIGHT IN YOUR BACKPACK?
We carry your sleeping bag so you can switch to a small backpack and walk with less weight on your back (optional service not included in the price).
List of required equipment
The key to your comfort during active travel is to wear layers (see Layering Clothing Basics). For maximum comfort at minimum weight, you need versatile layers that combine insulation, ventilation and weather protection. That’s why we created this list to help you choose gear and bring only what you need. Weather and other conditions on the ground will dictate what clothing and gear you should wear each day.
TREKKING AND CAMPING
- Trekking
- Medium backpack (+50 liters)
- Trekking poles.
- Large plastic bag (to store all equipment inside the backpack)
- Water bottles (at least 3 lts total capacity)
- Camp
- Warm sleeping bag (ideally -5°c comfort) (see All you need to know about Sleeping Bags)
- Insulation
- Headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Cutlery
- Medium Tupper
- Personal mug for infusions/drinks
CLOTHING
- Head
- Warm hat
- Multifunction thermal collar (buff type)
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses (ideally category 3)
- Upper body
- Synthetic long sleeve t-shirt
- Synthetic short sleeve t-shirt
- Coat (ideally fleece)
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm jacket
- Hands
- Warm gloves
- Waterproof gloves
- Undercarriage
- Inner long term or shim
- Long trekking pants
- Underwear (maximum 3 changes)
- Feet
- Trekking boots or shoes
- Pair of warm socks (for the evening)
- Pair of trekking socks (maximum 3 pairs)
- Lightweight leisure footwear
PERSONAL CARE
- Sunscreen (minimum factor 50)
- Lip balm
- Wet wipes
- Small personal garbage bag
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medication
DOCUMENTATION
- National identity card
- Social security/health insurance card
- Complete medical record (provided by Huka)
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