Alternativa
An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Tucumán, Argentina.
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 693 ft
- climb
- 8,794 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Alternativa is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Tucumán, Argentina. It runs between about 8,320 ft and 8,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 580 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Tafi del Valle, about 2.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Soñada, La Mesada and Médano del Tafi. For camping, Camping Municipal Los Sauzales is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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