TrasAndean Treasure
A journey on foot along the Transandino train tracks. The goal is to walk through the abandoned areas of the railway that stopped running more than 30 years ago. This is a hike that highlights the history that the train left us and the beauty of this area of the Andes. You will not cease to be amazed by its attractions!
This is a spectacular route along the banks of the Mendoza River that presents all the beauty of the mountainous landscape, crossing a good part of the railway line that was used in the past to link Mendoza and Chile.
This special hike follows the railway lines, as well as the tunnels, old stations, and historic train bridges that were once linked to the cities of Mendoza, in Argentina, and Los Andes, in Chile. This transport was operational from 1914 to 1984, considered at that time to be of vital importance to both countries.
We will not only concentrate on taking photos motivated by the beauty of the nature that surrounds the old road network but also the fun to hike at the Andes mountains.
Day 1: The Guide picks you up at the hotel at 8.00, to head, following the pictures of route provincial 89 to the mountain village of Potrerillos, in where we will make the obligatory photographic stop in the reservoir that has the same name.
Then we will continue along Route 7 to the starting place of the hike known as Guido, which has a majestic railway bridge across the river.
We will be at a height of 1570 m.a.s.l.
The first day has an extension of 6 kilometers and is completed in approximately two hours including the stops.
In the old Guido station we will have all necessary to spend the night in a tent. A fire pit will be our company during the dinner.
Maximum height reached that day: 1570 meters.
Day 2: After enjoying our mountain breakfast We will start with our second day heading towards the town of Potrerillos. This day is the longest and is around 14 kilometers of distance and the 5 hours of walking. Tunnels, small railway bridges and a beautiful view of the river and the mountain also accompany the tour on this day. The completion of the activity occurs at the head of the Dique Potrerillos at a height of 1400 meters above sea level.
Maximum height reached that day: 1400 meters.
Concluded this activity we will undertake the return to the hotel at the city ending our services.
- Round trip private transportation
- Professional Bilingual mountain guide.
- Full board of meals and lunch for marches throughout the activity. (Two lunches, one dinner and a breakfast.)
- Travel insurance
- First aid kit.
- Tent for the overnight
- All taxes
- Sleeping bag.
- Personal equipment.
- Expenses caused by abandoning the program.
- All services not detailed as included.
- Personal tableware
- If you want a personalized tailored program, contact us through the form below or via email / whatsapp, in this way we can offer you a proposal according to your interests and needs.
- We recommend making your reservations in advance.
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