3-Day Trekking Adventure in Mount Fitz Roy

We leave El Chaltén by car, following the Río de las Vueltas to our starting point, about 17 km away. From there, we begin our hike along a scenic trail that winds through the lenga forest, following the Río Blanco (White River) toward the Fitz Roy Comfort Camp. Along the way, we’ll pause to learn about the flora and fauna typical of the Patagonian Andean forest and visit the stunning Piedras Blancas (White Rocks) viewpoint. Here, we can admire the Piedras Blancas Glacier and its remarkable glacial features, including erratic boulders and lateral moraines left behind as the ice has receded over recent decades. Throughout the hike, we’ll enjoy ever-changing views of the Fitz Roy mountain range, culminating in our final destination for the day — the magnificent Laguna de los Tres. This unforgettable spot offers the most iconic view of Cerro Fitz Roy and one of the most breathtaking panoramas in all of Patagonia.

After breakfast, we leave Cerro Fitz Roy behind and head toward a beautiful valley of rolling hills and the Madre e Hija (Mother and Daughter) lagoons. We’ll have plenty of time to pause for photos, and with a bit of luck, we may even spot a small group of Cauquenes often seen in this area. The trail continues through forests of Lenga and Ñire trees and over a wide moraine before reaching our destination — Laguna Torre (Tower Lake). Here we’ll stop for lunch while taking in the spectacular views of the Cerro Torre range and Glaciar Grande (Big Glacier). If weather conditions permit, we’ll continue hiking toward the Maestri Viewpoint for the closest view of Glaciar Grande. This lookout is named after the controversial Italian climber Cesare Maestri, who once planned his strategies for scaling one of the world’s most challenging peaks from this very spot. When we’re ready, we’ll descend slightly to our home for the night — the Comfort Camp Laguna Torre — and settle in for the evening. If the sunset looks promising, we’ll return to Laguna Torre to watch the colors unfold across the sky.

We’ll rise early for an intense yet unforgettable final day of hiking. To kick things off, we’ll get the adrenaline flowing with a zip-line crossing over the roaring Río Fitz Roy — an exhilarating way to shake off any lingering sleep! Once safely on the other side, we’ll follow the trail across another moraine and into a forest, noticing how the trees gradually become smaller as we gain altitude. The steep ascent to Paso de las Agachonas is demanding, but the reward is more than worth it: breathtaking views of Cerro Torre and Glaciar Grande unfold before us. Here, the fierce Patagonian wind will likely greet us, offering a taste of the strength and chill it’s known for. As we face the elements, we’ll be treated to a sweeping panorama of the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre ranges, Paso del Viento (Windy Pass), and—weather permitting—even the snow-covered peaks of the Southern Patagonian Icefield. This is one of the park’s least-visited viewpoints, ensuring truly unique photographs to remember your adventure. From this point, we’ll begin our descent toward El Chaltén via Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, closing our journey with stunning views and a deep sense of accomplishment.