About this tour
When Sarah from our team laced up snowshoes in Argentina's mountains, this private full-day trek became a proper winter workout tailored to her fitness level and the day's conditions. The operator pairs certified mountain guides with all the gear you need — shoes, poles, gaiters — plus lunch and hot drinks, so you're mostly just bringing legs and layers. It's six hours in alpine terrain, genuinely quiet and snow-covered, with the kind of stillness that makes you forget how many people are queuing elsewhere in tourist Argentina.
Highlights
- Guides adjust the route in real time based on fitness, snow, and weather forecasts
- All technical gear supplied: snowshoes, poles, gaiters included in the fee
- Lunch and hot coffee/tea built into the day, not an extra cost or hassle
- AAGM-certified guides carry safety kit, VHF radio, and wilderness first aid
- Private service means no large groups fighting for the same trail
- Permits and insurance sorted upfront — no surprise admin on the day
What to expect
You'll start early, get fitted to your snowshoes properly, and head into the mountains with your guide. The itinerary isn't locked in — the guide reads the snow, your breathing, and the forecast, and picks terrain that keeps things safe and fun rather than grinding or tedious. Expect a mix of climbing and traversing, with breaks for snacks and a proper lunch somewhere scenic. The quiet is striking; you're not fighting crowds or noise.
Physically, this isn't a stroll. You'll feel your legs, especially if you've never snowshoed. The guides know how to pace it so you're tired-but-pleased rather than wrecked, but you do need moderate fitness to start. The scenery is the main event — exposed ridges, forested sections, snow-filled valleys — and the private setup means you're not waiting around for anyone else.
Good to know
If you're fit enough and keen on mountains, this is a cracking way to see Argentina's winter landscape without queuing or fighting tour-bus crowds. The guides are properly qualified, safety's genuinely baked in, and you're not nickeled-and-dimed for lunch or drinks on the day.
You'll need to bring your own thermals, waterproof jacket, warm pants, gloves, and winter boots — the operator supplies only the snowshoe gear. It's not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have heart concerns; be honest about fitness beforehand. Six hours of snow trekking in altitude means decent cardio fitness is non-negotiable. Group size varies (likely small to private), and peak times (July–August in the Southern Hemisphere) book fast. Bring sunscreen and a good hat — reflection off snow is brutal.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.