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Hosteria Bella Vista
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HOSTERIA LOCATED A FEW MINUTES AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN, 4KM FROM THE AIRPORT
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CAU & Glacier El Martial
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One of the most exciting and recommended non-conventional excursions in Tierra del Fuego is the trip to Martial Glacier, an impressive snow-covered mountain located in a hotel area which represents the most important drinking water source of the city. There, at the foot of its immensity, is the Martial Glacier Resort, a place where all kinds of sport events can take place in a magnificent natural atmosphere.
The CAU offers skiing at the northwest edge of the city on a run named Wolfgang Wallner in honor of one of the founding members of the Club. The other ski area, Glacier El Martial, is located above Wallner in the bottom of a narrow valley which leads to the Martial glacier. Wallner is clearly the locals' favorite place to ski. Martial Glacier is only 4.5 km away from Ushuaia. The paved road, snow-free in winter time, allows traffic to flow smoothly up to the spacious parking lots at the resort.
The glacier is 1.050 m above sea level. It was named after Captain Luis Fernando Martial, head of the French expedition, who visited the area in 1883 in the war transportation "Romanche" with a group of researchers commissioned to observe the planet Venus.
The doppelmayr double chairlift, the only aerial lift on Tierra del Fuego, is not only an attraction because of the beautiful sights of the city, but it also offers an interesting opportunity to go for walks to the glacier. From the top station, different paths will lead the tourist to visit places such as the "portillo", from where he can observe the Andorra Canyon.
During winter time the resort becomes an alpine ski center. Thus, it is the season that gives the most alternatives to skiers: alpine ski, snowboard, sledges … There is also the possibility of doing crossings out of the tracks for skiers already familiar with the area or accompanied by specialized guides. All the necessary gear can be rented and personal or group classes can be taken in the city center.
Aerolineas Argentinas flies several times daily to Ushuaia, a 3 hour 30 minutes flight from Buenos Aires. Alternatively, there are options from Bariloche via el Calafate.
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