Hike the magical trails of El Chaltén
Walk through magical ñire and lenga beech forests, cross pristine rivers and reach glaciers and turquoise lakes reflecting the image of the Fitz Roy and Torre mountains, as well as granite masses, at which you will not be able to stop staring. Feel the energy of this natural paradise, which will embrace you with its charm.
El Chaltén is a mountain town known as the National Trekking Capital, which lies inside Los Glaciares National Park. The most sought-after trails are Glaciar y Laguna Piedras Blancas, Laguna Torre, Glaciar Huemul, Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Toro and Loma del Pliegue Tumbado. These trails can be done in a day or over several days, staying at the free camping pitches located among the park’s trails.
Where: At El Chaltén, 213 km away from El Calafate (Santa Cruz).
When: October through March.
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