Via ferrata and zip line at Estancia Bonanza

Two hours of vertical adventure with panoramic views of Fitz Roy. A circuit equipped with safety cables, steps, stairs and bridges that allows you to ascend the mountain without knowing how to climb, and which ends with a descent on a zip line.

The via ferrata runs 600 meters with a 200-meter elevation change. It's a system equipped with a steel cable to which you're secured with a harness and carabiners, allowing you to ascend terrain that would otherwise require technical climbing. The closure is a 50-meter zip line with a view of the Andes and the massif.

No prior experience is necessary. It's the shortest adventure activity in the catalog: you can complete it in a mid-morning or mid-afternoon.

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Space for this experience is limited and sells out quickly in high season. Reservations are coordinated directly with our operations team through our inquiries channel. We will confirm availability and coordinate all the details for you to live the experience in an organized and safe way.

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  • Itinerary

    Detailed itinerary of the excursion

    The meeting point is at Av. San Martín 48, in El Chaltén, 15 minutes before departure time. From there, the transfer will take you to Estancia Bonanza, at Km 12 of RP 41.

    Meeting point in El Chaltén

    Av. San Martín 48 · 08:15 h or 14:15 h

    Transfer to Estancia Bonanza

    11 km along RP 41

    Equipment and safety briefing

    Helmet, harness and technical equipment

    Via Ferrata Circuit

    600 m route with 200 m of elevation gain

    Zip line descent

    50 m with panoramic views of Fitz Roy

    Snack and return to El Chaltén

    Ends 10:15 or 16:15

    Included in the tour
    Meeting and closing point

    What is a via ferrata?

    It's a mountain route equipped with staples, steps, ladders, and bridges, plus a continuous steel cable to which the climber is secured by a harness and two carabiners. It allows access to vertical terrain without climbing technique. Originating in the Alps, it's now one of the most popular ways to get started at heights.

    Two hours, and that's it.

    It's the shortest adventure activity in the catalog. That makes it ideal for combining with other activities: fit it into the same day as a half-day hike, or as a plan for an afternoon when the weather doesn't allow you to go up to the park's viewpoints.

    Where is Estancia Bonanza located?

    It's located at Km 12 of Provincial Route 41, in the Río de las Vueltas Valley, about 11 km from El Chaltén. The meeting point for the transfer is Av. San Martín 48, and it's best to arrive 15 minutes before from the start time. Those arriving by car can go directly to the accommodation.

    The path is vertical: It is not suitable for people with vertigo.. Minimum age 14 years and minimum weight 40 kg, which is a safety requirement. Not suitable during pregnancy. Closed footwear is mandatory.

  • Info to keep in mind
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Two hours of vertical adventure: 600m of via ferrata and a 50m zip line with views of Fitz Roy.

Reserve your spot and climb the mountain without knowing how to climb

  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What exactly is a via ferrata?
    • Do I need prior experience?
    • Why is there a minimum weight of 40 kg?
    • What's the difference between this and the Ice Trek Cagliero?
    • Is it cancelled if it rains?

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Which one suits you best?

If you have little time and want to try altitude → I chose Via ferrata and zip line. Two hours at Estancia Bonanza, without the full day required for the Ice Trek.
If you want the most complete adventure of the destination → I chose Ice Trek Cagliero. It's the only glacier trek in El Chaltén and combines a via ferrata and a Tibetan bridge in the same day. It requires good physical condition and no fear of heights.
If you are looking for adrenaline in half a day → I chose Rafting. It starts in calm waters overlooking Fitz Roy and continues with 10 km of Class III and III+ rapids inside the canyon.
If you want the river without adrenaline → I chose Kayak. Same scenery as rafting but on calm waters, at your own pace, with a country brunch halfway through the trip.

Enhance your trip

It's only two hours, so you have half a day free. These go well together:

Rock climbingIn the same stay: introduction to climbing and rappelling in the Cañadón de La Vizcacha.View excursion →Capri LagoonThe other half of the day: a half-day hike with Fitz Roy in the background.View excursion →Bonanza CavalcadeThe other shift at the ranch: a gentle horseback ride through forests and streams.View excursion →

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Via Ferrata and zip line at Estancia Bonanza

600-meter via ferrata circuit with a 200-meter vertical drop and a final descent by zip line, with panoramic views of the Fitz Roy surroundings.

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