Trekking Tour in Tafi del Valle, Tucumán

Day 1: Tafí - La Ciénaga

• 6:00 Passenger pick-up at the hotel.

• 8:30 Arrival in Tafí del Valle.

• 9:00 Technical briefing and start of the trekking.

• 13:00 Lunch.

• 15:00 Arrival at La Ciénaga refuge.

• Free afternoon.

• 18:30 Snack.

• 21:30 Dinner and rest.

At the beginning of the journey, we have two slopes which are the most challenging part of the route. Towards the southeast, we can observe the peaks of Mala Mala at 3,350 meters above sea level, and to the northwest, the summit of Co, Pabellón at 3,900 meters above sea level, as well as remnants of indigenous villages. In terms of the terrain, we will follow a well-marked trail with an elevation gain of approximately 300 meters over 2.5 kilometers for the first slope. The second slope involves loose rocks and an elevation gain of 230 meters over 1 kilometer. From this point onwards, we do not have significant changes in elevation until reaching the refuge.

Approximate distance: 10 kilometers.

• 8:00 Breakfast.

• 9:00 Technical briefing and start of the trekking.

• 13:00 Lunch.

• 15:30 Arrival at Anfama refuge.

• Rest.

• 19:00 Snack.

• 21:30 Dinner and rest.

In this stretch of the route, we will be able to observe the transition in vegetation. We will go from high grassland (low and thorny) to high-altitude forest (short and slender trees). We will notice this transition a few minutes after starting the hike. In terms of terrain, the first 5 kilometers (alto de la aguada) will be relatively easy, with gentle slopes and practically no elevation gain. From kilometer 6 onwards, until reaching Anfama refuge, we will have a negative elevation gain (descent) of 900 meters over a distance of 10 kilometers.

Approximate distance: 17 kilometers.

• 8:00 Breakfast.

• 10:00 Technical briefing and start of the trekking.

• 14:00 Lunch (Picnic).

• 17:00 Arrival at El Siambón and snack at Camping del Rio Grande.

• 19:00 Return to San Miguel de Tucumán.

The first 5 kilometers are mostly downhill, except for a small slope up to the water intake. Then, we enter a 2.8-kilometer trail that winds down the hill until we reach the road that leads us to a huge apacheta (stone cairn) and subsequently to "La Junta." From this point until the Rio Grande bridge, we have 8 river crossings and a well-marked 4x4 road.

Once in El Siambón, we will enjoy delicious empanadas at the Camping del Rio Grande while waiting for the transfer.

Total distance: 18 kilometers.