FRIES HILL

Available options

morning
Activity to Choice + Food
Daily departures from 8:30 a.m. to 14:30 p.m.
Lunch Box: Sandwich (Fish, Chicken or Ham and Cheese) Drink: Water or Soda, Vegetarian or Celiac Menu Available (request in advance)

Price per adult U$D 65.-
Minor from 4 – 12 U$D 42.-

Afternoon
Activity of Choice + Snack
Daily departures from 14:00 to 17:30
Coffee or Tea with Portion of Cake of the Day.

Price per adult U$D 65.-
Minor from 4 – 12 U$D 42.-

Night
Activity to Choice + Dinner
Daily departures from 18:30 to 22:30
Dinner: Starter: Pumpkin Soup, Main: Lamb or Vegetable Casserole, Dessert. Vegetarian or Celiac Menu Available (request in advance) Coffee and Drinks not included.)

Price per adult U$D 75.-
Minor from 4 – 12 U$D 52.-

Cerro Frías, 1,095 meters above sea level, is isolated in the middle of a valley, allowing you to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Centinela Valley and Torres del Paine (Chilean National Park) during the ascent; to the west, the peninsulas of Magallanes and Avellaneda and, to the north, Cerro Fitz Roy. The view also encompasses the main body of Lake Argentino, its Brazos Rico and Norte, and Boca del Diablo.
Located within the lands belonging to Estancia Alice, 23km from El Calafate and on the way to the Perito Moreno Glacier, Cerro Frías is a magnificent opportunity to spot wild flora and fauna of the region as well as ranch animals. In addition to the bushy vegetation characteristic of the Patagonian steppe, you can see the forest of lenga trees on the southern slope of Cerro Frías.
At the Estancia we offer 4 guided adventure tourism activities, which are carried out simultaneously through different circuits of Cerro Frías: 4×4, Zip Line, Trekking and Horseback Riding.
We have 3 daily departures so that no one misses the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience in a surprising natural environment. The dynamics of the activities also allow members of the same group to carry out different activities, since all the passengers meet in the Estancia Alice’s Quincho before starting the return journey.
Passengers will also have at their disposal a beverage service (not included) that works in the Quincho de la Estancia, where they can relax and enjoy the surroundings before returning to El Calafate.

4×4 CIRCUIT | 4×4 CIRCUIT

08.30 to 12.30
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

We begin the activity by ascending Cerro Frías along mountain paths with views of the main body of Lake Argentino until we stop at the first viewpoint located at 450 meters high, with views of the Centinela River valley. We continue ascending to the second viewpoint (1,030mts) with views of the Torres del Paine, the Rico and Sur branches of Lake Argentino, the Boca del Diablo, the highest peaks of the Andes Mountain Range and Cerro Fitz Roy, if the weather conditions permitting.
We continue the journey descending through our native lenga forest on the southern slope of Cerro Frías, culminating in the Quincho of the ranch house.

HORSEBACK RIDING CIRCUIT | HORSEBACK RIDING CIRCUIT

08.30 to 12.30
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

We begin the route crossing a meadow or mallín, to start climbing the slopes of the mountain. After 30 minutes, we have views of the Centinela Valley and the Torres del Paine. The tour continues uphill until reaching elevated fields on the hill, where eventually the cattle of the ranch (cows) and wild animals such as guanacos, hares, foxes, armadillos and skunks (skunks) can be seen. After appreciating the landscapes, the descent begins until reaching the Quincho of the estancia’s hull.

ZIPLINE

exercise
08.30 to 12.30
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

After removing the necessary mountain equipment in our quincho, we will ascend the southern slope of Cerro Frías in 4×4 vehicles to a platform located at 560 meters above sea level, to begin the zigzag descent through five sections of approximately 500 meters each that complete one of the longest zip lines in South America. At the end of the activity, we will return to the quincho of the ranch house to have lunch or a snack.

Hike

08.30 to 12.30
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Our trails are adapted to the needs and aptitudes of different groups. We start from the Quincho crossing the southern slope of Cerro Frías, from which we will appreciate panoramic views of the Centinela Valley, Lake Argentino, Brazo Rico del Lago Argentino and Torres del Paine. The landscape combines steppe and a native lenga forest that are home to different types of plants and animals ready to be discovered by the eye.
sharp of adventurers. We recommend bringing comfortable, warm and appropriate clothing for the activity, and trekking shoes.

Hike & Zip Line only in the morning and the afternoon, not operate with dinner.

Recommendations:
We recommend bringing enough shelter and comfortable and appropriate footwear:
smooth sole for horseback riding. Furthermore, it is recommended to take precautions to
the sun (glasses, hat and sunscreen).
Climate
The weather is changeable: windy, cold, frosty, rainy or snowy days.
Sure
The establishment has accident and liability insurance.
Minors Policy
Minors between 4 and 11 years of age pay 60% of the rate
Children under 3 years in arms do not pay.
For Horseback Riding and Zip Line, children under 5 years old are not allowed
Cancellation Policy
The activity to be carried out must be chosen at the time of making the reservation. It cannot be changed once you arrive at the ranch, except in cases of force majeure.
Cancellations made 48 hours before: pay 50% of the rate.
Cancellations made 24 hours before: pay 100% of the rate.
No Show: pay 100% of the rate.
No refunds of reservation deposits in progress. However, in case of cancellation notice 15 days before the travel date, they can be transferred to another reservation.
CERRO FRÍAS reserves the right of admission for security reasons. If any person does not follow the safety instructions indicated by the staff, he may be removed from the course.