Table Mountain Walks

Perfect Patagonia!

I have now been back for three weeks - can hardly believe it.  I spent two weeks exploring this remote area of Argentinia and Chile.  First I headed for El Calafate and El Chalten and did the magnificent hike to Mount Fitzroy.  Climbing to the summit was not an option as this is one of the most technical climbs there is and looking at the vertical rock face left me in no doubt.

Next I made a long bus journey to Puerto Natales, the gateway to hiking the world famous Torres del Paine National Park.    Here lies the well know ‘W’.  The French Valley, Gray’s glacier and the magnificent ‘towers’ themselves are the highlights of this  3-4 day trail.  The perfect panormas with snow covered peaks are breathtaking.  So to are the strong winds and biting cold - and this is summer!  However there was no rain, clear skies and you simply need some warmer layers so come prepared.

Last stop was Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia - the city at the end of the earth.  TheTierra del Fuego National Park is well worth a visit.  Here there are easy day walks through forest and by rivers and lakes.   I enjoyed the cruise on the Beagle channel and thoughts of Darwin’s explorations came to mind.

This is a unique part of the world, remote, wild and windy!  I definitely recommend it.  However as always it is good to be back on home turf and of course the new wonder of nature - Table Mountain.