Los Glaciares National Park © Gerardo Cerón Puma
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European wasp (Vespula germanica) It can «sting» more than once as it does not lose its sting; It also «itches» when it bites with its strong jaws. It is an opportunistic predator and scavenger, in the autumn her aggressive behavior increases. American mink (Neovison vison) Small-sized, predatory mammal, similar to the native ferret. It is one of the greatest threats to our fishs and birds, particularly Pato de los Torrentes, a species of high conservation value. 2 cm • If it appears in front of you, do not make sudden movements or scare it. • Keep food covered. • There may be nests on the ground, avoid walking barefoot. • Do not try to grab it or catch it, it is an aggressive animal. • Write down your location, if you can, take a picture of it and then report to the nearest National Park office. DANGEROUS INVASIVE SPECIES In case you get stung, place cold compresses. Allergic people should go to the doctor immediately. © Gpque. Mariana Martinez © Gerardo Cerón Los Glaciares National Park North Zone Administración de Parques Nacionales How are they called? Co. Solo 2121 m Co. Doblado 2665 m Co. Ñato 2797 m Co. Adela 2938 m Co. Torre 3102 m Ag. T. Egger 2900 m Co. Fitz Roy 3405 m Co. Eléctrico 2257 m Ag. Standhart 2800 m Ag. Mermoz 2732 m Ag. Saint Exupery 2558 m Ag. Val de Vois 2653 m Co. Poincenot 3002 m Ag. Guillaumet 2574 m Comfortable hiking shoes Calculate the time of walking in order to be back before night Plan your excursion: The weather conditions in town are different from those in the mountains Bottle of water and food Suitable, waterproof clothing, cap, gloves Sun glasses, sun protection cream, insect repellent, flashlight Camp only at the allowed sites Do not make fire inside the Park Use the latrines (Do not throw trash in them) RECOMMENDED BEHAVIOR Be an example in taking care of our Park Do not enter with pets Do not feed the animals Be careful, falling trees and branches Smoke only during rests. Put out your cigarette carefully and take the filter with you Do not contaminate the water Avoid annoying noises, be respectful Declared Natural Monument, it is a deer in danger of extinction that lives only in the forests of southern Argentina and Chile. If you meet him: keep distance, avoid abrupt movements, do not try to touch him, enjoy the encounter in silence and notify the ranger. It is the largest predator in Patagonia. Its conservation is very important because it is the last link in the food chain. If you meet him: do not run or turn your back to him. If it looks aggressive, raise your arms and yell. Forbidden to use drones Return wit your garbage Walk only on marked trails © Tapa e interior: Myrna Ermrich NATIVE FAUNA OF SPECIAL VALUE Puma Puma concolor Huemul Hippocamelus bisulcus LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK - NORTH ZONE Ceferino Fonzo Visitor Center Phone: (02962) 493004 - Email: [email protected] Postal Code: 9301 ı El Chaltén, Santa Cruz. Argentina EMERGENCIES: Tel. I.C.E: (02966) 15383599 VHF: RX:150.395 TX:155.135 -- RX:150.775 TX:155.215 (Subtono: 141.3) Información actualizada: Diciembre 2017 COMFORT AND SECURITY Just a few things to keep in mind
Transcript of Los Glaciares National Park © Gerardo Cerón Puma
European wasp(Vespula germanica)It can «sting» more than once as it does not lose its sting; It also «itches» when it bites with its strong jaws. It is an opportunistic predator and scavenger, in the autumn her aggressive behavior increases.
American mink(Neovison vison)Small-sized, predatory mammal, similarto the native ferret. It is one of the greatest threats to our fishs and birds, particularly Pato de los Torrentes, a speciesof high conservation value.
2 cm
• If it appears in front of you, do not make sudden movements or scare it. • Keep food covered.• There may be nests on the ground, avoid walking barefoot.
• Do not try to grab it or catch it,it is an aggressive animal.• Write down your location, if you can, take a picture of it and then report to the nearest National Park office.
DANGEROUS INVASIVE SPECIES
In case you get stung, place cold compresses. Allergic people should go to the doctor immediately.
© Gpque. Mariana Martinez
© Gerardo CerónLos Glaciares National ParkNorth Zone Administración de Parques Nacionales
How are they called?
Co. Solo2121 m
Co. Doblado2665 m
Co. Ñato2797 m
Co. Adela2938 m
Co. Torre3102 m
Ag. T. Egger2900 m
Co. Fitz Roy 3405 m
Co. Eléctrico2257 m
Ag. Standhart2800 m
Ag. Mermoz2732 m
Ag. SaintExupery2558 m
Ag. Valde Vois2653 m
Co.Poincenot3002 m
Ag. Guillaumet2574 m
Comfortable hiking shoes
Calculate the timeof walking in order
to be back before night
Plan your excursion: The weather conditions in town are different
from those in the mountains
Bottle of water and food
Suitable, waterproof clothing, cap, gloves
Sun glasses, sun protection cream, insect
repellent, flashlight
Camp onlyat the
allowedsites
Do not make fireinside the Park
Use the latrines(Do not throwtrash in them)
RECOMMENDED BEHAVIOR Be an example in taking care of our Park
Do notenter
with pets
Do not feedthe animals
Be careful,falling trees
and branches
Smoke only duringrests. Put out yourcigarette carefullyand take the filterwith you
Do notcontaminatethe water
Avoidannoying
noises,be respectful
Declared Natural Monument, it is a deer in dangerof extinction that lives only in the forests of southern Argentina and Chile. If you meet him: keep distance, avoid abrupt movements, do not try to touch him, enjoy the encounter in silence and notify the ranger.
It is the largest predator in Patagonia. Its conservation is very important because it is the last link in the food chain. If you meet him: do not run or turn your back to him. If it looks aggressive, raise your arms and yell.
Forbiddento use drones
Return wit your garbage
Walk onlyon markedtrails
© Tapa e interior: Myrna Ermrich
NATIVE FAUNA OF SPECIAL VALUE
PumaPuma concolor
HuemulHippocamelus bisulcus
LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK - NORTH ZONE Ceferino Fonzo Visitor CenterPhone: (02962) 493004 - Email: [email protected] Code: 9301 ı El Chaltén, Santa Cruz. ArgentinaEMERGENCIES: Tel. I.C.E: (02966) 15383599VHF: RX:150.395 TX:155.135 -- RX:150.775 TX:155.215 (Subtono: 141.3)
Información actualizada: Diciembre 2017
COMFORT AND SECURITY Just a few things to keep in mind
Paso del Viento
Cerro Huemul2677 m
GlaciarRío TúnelInferior
GlaciarRío TúnelSuperior
LagunaToro
Río Túnel
Río de las Vueltas
Río Fitz Roy
Co. Solo2121 m
Glaciar Grande
Glaciardel Torre
GlaciarMarconi
Lomadel PliegueTumbado
Las ÁguilasViewpoint
LagunaTorre
LagunaCapri
Maestri Viewpoint
De Agostini
Lagunade los Tres
LagunaSucia
Glaciar delos Tres
GlaciarRío
Blanco Poincenot
Piedra del Fraile
GlaciarPiedras Blancas Laguna
Piedras BlancasPiedrasBlancas
Viewpoint
El PilarInn
Fitz RoyViewpointº
Cº TorreViewpoint
Río de lasVueltas
Viewpoint
Chorrillodel Salto
LagunaMadre
LagunaHija
Lago ViedmaGlaciar Viedma
Bahía Túnel port
ToEl Calafate(213 km)
El Chaltén
Co.Fitz Roy
3405 m
Co. Torre3102 m
Co. Poincenot3002 m
Co. Domo Blanco2507 m
T. Pier Giorgio2719 m
Co. Pollone2579 m
Co. Adela
Co. Doblado2665 m
Co. Ñato1674 m
Ag. T. Egger2900 m
Ag. Guillaumet2574 m
Parques NacionalesVisitor Center
To Los CóndoresLas Águilas Viewpoint -
Loma del Pliegue TumbadoLaguna Toro
Río Fitz Roy
Río de las Vueltas
El ChalténTo Fitz Roy - Laguna Capri -
Chorrilo del Salto (pedestrian)
To Chorrilodel Salto -Lago delDesierto
Health post
Picnic area
Bus stationInformation
Police border
ToLagunaTorre
ConfluenciaCo. Ñato2797 m
Prestadores
Río
Blan
co
Río Eléctric
o
Private propertyNational Park border
To ReservaProvincialLagodel Desierto(37 km)
Ag. Saint Exupery2558 m
Ag. Standhardt2800 m
Av. Güemes
Lago del Desi
erto
Av. San Martín
J. Antonio Rojo
Mandatoryregistrationfor climbingand trekkingin remote areas
Do notmake fireinsidethe Park
The water is pure.Do not washor use soapsin water courses
Parques NacionalesVisitor Center
Trails
Fit
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Durationone way
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Level(m)
Distance(km) Advices
Madre e Hija 2:30 100 8 The meeting of the two main trails.
Fitz Roy Viewpoint
Laguna Capri
Poincenot
Laguna de los Tres
Piedras Blancas Viewpoint
1:30
1:45
2:45
4
3:30
350
350
350
750
350
4
4
8
10
10
Great trail if you visit the area just for a day.Excellent views of Fitz Roy range.
Very steep trail. Dangerous when it́ s windy and rainy.Nearest view of Fitz Roy range.
Camping inside the forest.
Beautiful view of the glacier and lagoon.
Beautiful view of Río de las Vueltas valley.Río de las Vueltas Viewpoint 0:20 100 0,7
To
rre
From Visitor Center to beginning trail
Torre Viewpoint
Laguna Torre
Maestri Viewpoint
0:20
1:15
2:45
3
4
250
250
250
300
3
9
9
11
2
Great trail if you visit the area just for a day.
Camping inside the forest.
Beautiful view of the glacier and lagoon.
Exposed to wind. Beautiful view of the glacier.
De Agostini
Chorrillo del Salto 3 Waterfall. The easiest trail in the area.0:40
Laguna Toro 7 500 16 Must register. Unmarked trail.
Loma del Pliegue Tumbado 1000 10 Marvellous panoramic view with clear sky.
Los Cóndores Viewpoint
Las Águilas Viewpoint
0:45 100
100
1
2
Nice view of El Chaltén and mountains.
Lago Viedma and steppe viewpoint.
From Visitor Center to beginning trail 0:20 2
1
4
(8 km)
(8 km)
ReferencesInternational borderNational Park borderNational ParkNational ReservePaved roadGravel roadMountain GlacierCamping without servicesCampground (amenities)Attention (Consult Park Ranger)Sailing tripViewpointPicnic areaHotel / InnPark rangerInterpretation centerWaterfallPortMandatory registration Meeting point
Los CóndoresViewpoint
PARQUENACIONALLOS GLACIARESZONA NORTE
0 km 1 2 3 4
MEETING POINTTo avoid misunderstandings with your partneror group, use this place as a meeting pointat a previously set time.
