Day trek to Laguna de los Tres from El Pilar, near El Chalten
Reach the foot of Mount Fitz Roy on this 1-day trek to Laguna de los Tres from El Pilar, near El Chalten, along with AAGM certified mountain guide Leandro and discover a beautiful natural area in the Argentinean Patagonia.
Private
Andes
1 Day
All year
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Highlights
* Live an unforgettable experience in Patagonia on this 1-day classic trek.
* Get to the foot of Mount Fitz Roy and discover the beauty of Laguna de los Tres.
* Explore glaciers, rivers and lakes and contemplate breathtaking views.
Description
Take part of an unforgettable trekking adventure in Patagonia and discover the unbelievable landscapes of Laguna de los Tres, at the base of Mount Fitz Roy, near El Chalten.
At an altitude of 3,405 meters, this iconic mountain is on the border area between Chile and Argentina, in the Andean Range. On this program, we’ll depart from the Argentinean side near El Chalten, a municipality in the province of Santa Cruz.
The starting point of our trek will be El Pilar, at 17 kilometers from El Chalten. From the very start, we’ll catch beautiful views of the Río de las Vueltas Valley. Then, after 20 minutes of hiking, we’ll start seeing the breathtaking Mount Fitz Roy landscapes.
During the trek, we’ll go into a dense forest and get to see different glaciers, such as the Marconi and Cagliero. After a nice and relaxed walk, we’ll reach the Piedras Blancas Glacier viewpoint. Then, we’ll see the incredible sights of Aguja Poincenot, Aguja Val Biois, Aguja Mermoz, and more. Afterwards, we’ll arrive to Poincenot Camp, in the middle of a wonderful forest, and listen to the birds.
Finally, the ascent will lead us to Laguna de los Tres, the highest section of our hike. Another gorgeous spot that we’ll visit at this point will be Laguna Sucia and its glacier. After taking a break to share lunch, we’ll go through different spots full of crystal clear streams and discover Laguna Capri, our last spot before returning to El Chaltén.
As you can see, there are plenty of dazzling spots to explore on this trek. The complete duration will be 8-9 hours and it can get challenging on the last kilometer before the Laguna. Although it’s not necessary to have prior experience, it’s very important to be physically fit.
So, are you ready for this amazing trek in the Argentinean Patagonia? Then get in touch with me by sending the request to make your reservation. You won’t regret your choice!
If you’re staying more that one day near El Chalten, you can take a look at this 3-day hike that I lead in the area.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
Transportation to the start of the trip is not included. Group size may vary.
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