Martial Glacier
Glaciar Martial
A cirque glacier on Martial Mountain behind the city. From the foot of the mountain it takes 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the glacier, with views back over Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel.
Glaciar Martial sits on the mountain north of Ushuaia, about 7 km from the city center. You can take a taxi or minibus to the visitor center and parking lot at the foot of the mountain and begin walking from there. The trail first passes through a southern beech forest, then climbs a scree slope, gaining about 500 m. The one-way hike takes 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the foot of the glacier, and along the way you can look back over the city and the channel. The glacier has retreated noticeably in recent years. There is a teahouse and a wooden café at the base. Weather on the mountain changes quickly, so bring a waterproof jacket and wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
Daytime, free admission
Nearby sights
- End of the World Train
- Laguna de los Témpanos & Vinciguerra Glacier
- Ushuaia
- Yámana Museum
- End of the World Museum
- Maritime and Prison Museum
- Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Lapataia Bay (End of Route 3)