El Chalten: Full Day Trekking to Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy

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Step into the wild on a moderate-difficulty hike to take in the impressive views of Piedras Blancas Glacier, the imposing Fitz Roy Mountain and Laguna de los Tres, accompanied by a mountain guide. The ideal route to visit unforgettable El Chalten! Glaciers, lakes, rivers and forests will guide you around this beautiful destination, which remains one of the hidden gems of southern Argentina. The landscapes will take your breath away! If you’re a hiking lover, you don’t want to miss this dream of a destination; this is your tour! No steep climbing is involved, and no previous experience is required!

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants
IMPORTANT: The section of the route from the Río Blanco to Laguna de los Tres is closed until further notice. Therefore, the Mt Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres viewpoint will not be accessible. The rest of the route is carried out without problems, starting in Río Eléctrico, passing through the Laguna and the Piedras Blancas Glacier to the Fitz Roy Valley and the intersection at Campamento Poincenot; and then continue the descent to the town passing through Laguna Capri and Mirador Río Las Vueltas.
Please bring: Suitable footwear for walking in the mountains (Sturdy footwear), warm clothes, waterproof jacket, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, small backpack, gloves, Sun block and water and box lunch. You can also bring snacks.
The walking involved is 12.8 miles (20.6 km), approximately 8 / 9 hours. Approximate ending time: Between 16:00 & 18:00
Schedules may vary according to weather conditions and physical conditions of passengers
Box lunch: You can add a box lunch at an extra cost. Please request it at the time of booking. You can also bring your own box lunch
No back problems if it affects mobility when walking
Not recommended for people who have some mobility impairment when walking