Proposal

Ventania's Massif

The called and known Sierra de la Ventana is located about 580 km southwest of the city of Buenos Aires and belongs to Ventania massif, one of the oldest in America, formed in the Precambrian, more than 500 million years ago.

Imagine a hillside or a geographical point where the view 360 degrees shudder every feeling is no small thing. The summit of Cerro Tres Picos, is 1239 m and the highest in the province. Just simply enumerate some places and sites in all directions that can be seen from the roof: The Chained Laguna, Lake Step Stones, Pigué, Tornquist, Bahía Blanca, Sierra de la Ventana (village), Villa Ventana, Cerro Ventana and hollow , Coronel Pringles ...

What we present here is the planned route for the crossing, but the exact route, the duration of each stage of travel and choice of alternative routes are subject to various factors such as weather conditions and group assessment by the guides.

CALENDAR 2023

August 19 (by Funke)

September 16 (by Sierras Grandes)

October 14 (by Funke)

November 4 (by Sierras Grandes)

December 2 (by Funke)

ITINERARY

Day 1: Meeting at the town of Tornquist. Transfer to Estancia Funke. Review equipment, we will can take a early bath to later start hike!. From the Roundabout began the gradual ascent to the cave southwest of guanacos, through wooded areas and other large balconies, perfect to start with the best snapshots. Light lunch on the way. Next to the cave establish camp, a place with great views of the Cerro Tres Picos, the highest in the province. Take short time to have some snack. Where possible, we will air practices rappelling (descent by rope 20 meters above the cave. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: A up bright and early. Breakfast. Try the summit of Cerro Tres Picos (1239 m), a hike from about 4 hours round trip to the highest peak of the province of Buenos Aires, where there will be great views. On the way back light lunch to continue with practices introduction to climbing, for those who dare, with all the security. Then begin the descent from the mountains to the ranch, where we will pick up our vehicle to return to Tornquist. End of our services.

Included Services

Local transfers.

Entry to the reserve and camping right.

Full board in the mountain

All trekking and climbing tours;

Activities; elements of security, communication and general camp;

Guides, coordination and pre-departure counseling;

Tents

Permanent assistance.

Services NOT included

Tickets to Tornquist

Personal equipment

Tips.

Expenses caused by abandoning the program.

Photo and Video Gallery

Albums

Trekking Initiation to Mountaineering - Cerro Tres Picos - Sierra de la Ventana

Ideal adventure to take the first steps in the mountain

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Mountaineering Introduction - Mount Tres Picos - Sierra de la ventana

Two days to learn and experience the mountains

Where do you sleep

It is only one night in a tent in the mountains. You must bring a sleeping bag and insulating mat.

Faq

Is this trekking for beginners?

Yes. Although you should know that you have to carry your own backpack with your equipment and the general gear distributed among all the participants.

How much do we walk per day?

The first day is the most demanding because we ascend for 5-6 hours to the campsite with all our equipment and a loaded backpack. The second day we go lightly to the summit and then we descend with the full backpack (with less food) to the base.

How do I travel?

The meeting is at the Tornquist bus station. If it is from Buenos Aires, the best thing is to take the bus service that leaves at 10:20 PM from Retiro. On the way back, he leaves from Tornquist at 10 pm and arrives at Retiro at 8 am on Monday.

Where do we sleep?

In tents that our company provides. You have to bring a sleeping bag and insulation (ask us for rent).

What to bring equipment?

Note that there is a section where you can check what you should bring. Trekking-expedition backpack of between 60 and 80 liters, trekking shoes, sleeping bag and third layer parka jacket are the main ones.

What do we eat?

During the activity we eat fast-digesting and energetic food such as fruit, bars, nougats, nuts, etc. At noon cold food to continue hiking such as sandwiches, cakes, empanadas, salads, etc. At night a strong and hot dish such as pasta with sauce or lentil stew.

Difficulty graduation

Mochila: Peso / Duración de la Jornada.

Exigencia Física

Técnico: Dificultad en el Terreno / Equipo.

Fortaleza Psicológica

Exposición a la Altura

Backpack (M)

This point has to do with the weight that we must carry in our backpacks. Trekkings or crossings where we have pack animals allow us to bear less weight on our backs. And the multi-day journeys in Patagonia (without the option of having pack mules) generally make us carry more weight, especially in the early days.

20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya

40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs

60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo

80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)

100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice

Physical (F)

We consider physical demands to the wear that we can suffer both aerobic (climbs = possible shortness of breath) and muscle (resistance = many hours walking) and of legs and joints (descents = knees / ankles).

20% half a day or less with little unevenness.

40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.

60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)

80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.

100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.

Technical (T)

The technical difficulty is mainly based on the terrain. How much can it cost us to climb a slope, if it is very steep or if we have to use our hands in some section (simple climbing), both in rock and snow-ice, or materials such as crampons and pegs in other ascents.

20% flat land

40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents

60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.

80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.

100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination

Psycho (P)

We maintain that this point, the psychological factor, represents a relevant factor. Each one needs a factor of conviction, confidence, self-control and will power to achieve a goal. And depending on the attitude with which we face distances, slopes, terrain and many other objective factors, we can achieve performance with very different results.

20% We will not be much affected.

40% This is a normal level of attention.

60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.

80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.

100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.

Adventures (A)

It is the factor that, the height above sea level, influences us depending on the activity we carry out. Managing and overcoming symptoms caused by altitude is the key to this point

0% + sea level.

20% Up to 2000 masl.

40% + 2000 masl.

60% + 4000 masl.

80% + 5000 masl.

100% + 6000 masl.