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Explore some of the most impressive landmarks in Argentinian Patagonia! This three-day camping and hiking adventure in Patagonia’s unforgettable wilderness is ideal for anyone still discovering the thrills of hiking. Let your experienced guide take care of your safety, navigation, and meals, while you take in the wonderful views of Fitz Roy, Lenga Forest, Lagunas, and Piedras Blancas Glacier!
Start the hike in El Chalten, going up to Poincenot campsite through the beautiful Lenga forest. Around 2.5 miles from the town, you will reach Laguna Capri. Here, the trail gets more flat until you reach Poincenot after walking another 2.5 miles. From there, hike up to Laguna de Los Tres at the foot of Cerro Chaltén—also known as Fitz Roy— and enjoy the amazing views of the massif. Distance: 5 miles/ 8 km to camp + 1.5 miles/ 2.5 km to Laguna de los Tres Elevation gain: +1.312 ft/ 400 m (+1.312 ft/ 400 m to L3)
Depending on the weather and the seasonal regulations of Los Glaciares National Park, start the day by walking to Piedras Blancas Glacier viewpoint or Laguna Sucia—a lower lake at the foot of the massif. Hike by the Madre and Hija Lakes to cross to the next valley, where the great peak of Cerro Torre sleeps among the clouds. Distance: 9.3 miles/ 15 km Elevation gain: +985 ft/ 300 m, -650 ft/ 200 m
Start the day by going to Maestri’s viewpoint at the far end of Laguna Torre to have a closer look at the glaciers and Torre’s massif. After taking down the campsite, you and your group will head back to El Chalten, walking for 6 miles and stopping at the last viewpoint of the massif. This trail is the flattest part of this trip. Distance: 8 miles/ 13 km Elevation gain: +985 ft/ 300m / –1.640 ft/ 500 m
What you get on this adventure:
Also included with the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre trek:
What’s not included:
The Fitz-Roy and Cerro Torre trek is beginner-friendly, but you need to be relatively fit to participate. You need to be able to hike for 3-4 full days, covering between 5 and 12 miles (5-20 kilometers) a day. The terrain can be challenging and the weather can change at the drop of a hat. That said, to ensure a lighter and more comfortable hike, your guide will provide all the camping equipment you need!
To participate in the Huemul Circuit trek, you need to be able to hike for 5 full days while carrying a loaded backpack. You’ll be hiking between 3 and 10 miles (5-15 kilometers) a day. This is a technical ascent and you’ll need crampons, helmets, and a guide’s assistance for smooth glacier traversal and hiking on rocky terrain and slabs. Keep in mind that the terrain can be challenging and the weather can change at the drop of a hat, so make sure you’re well-rested and well-prepared.
Your guide will give you a detailed gear list before the trek.
Here’s what you’ll need to bring:
For the Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre trek, your guide will provide the tents, inflatable mattresses, and sleeping bags. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Your guide will send you a detailed equipment list after booking.
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
Rental locations are in El Chalten and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
For the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre trek:
For the Huemul Circuit trek:
Treks can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking.
Once the trip is confirmed, the following cancellation policy applies:
To get to El Chaltén, most people fly into Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From there, take a local flight to Comandante Armando Tola International Airport in southern Patagonia. Once there, you’re a three-hour bus ride away from El Chaltén.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, which will usually be your hotel accommodation. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in El Chalten, Argentina, please refer to the US Government’s travel advisory for Argentina.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
We highly recommended that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.
As we’ve recently seen, travel plans can be abruptly halted, so it’s a good idea to purchase travel insurance that covers cancelled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. For peace of mind, we suggest you consider both options of insurance.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!