Glacier Valley Trek in El Chalten, Patagonia
Spend 3 days exploring some of the gorgeous glacial valleys in El Chaltén, Argentina's trekking capital, located in beautiful Patagonia!
Group
Andes
3 Days
Jan - May, Sep - Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Explore three beautiful glacial valleys
- Walk through the Fitz Roy and Torre range
- Discover six diferent glaciers
Description
Join me to explore three different glacial valleys in the gorgeous Chaltén region of Patagonia.
In this trek, you will enjoy the most beautiful views of the Fitz Roy and Torre range from different angles, as we walk through stunning valleys eroded by glaciers.
We will start at the Eléctrico valley, from where we will witness the recent passage of glaciers. Then, we will head to the Rio Blanco valley, which boasts an impressive Lenga tree forest and is home to the Fitz Roy range and its beautiful Piedras Blancas glacier. Finally, we will continue on to Cerro Torre valley and Grande glacier. We will climb up a recent moraine and have Torre lake at our feet.
No experience is required to join this tour, but being in good physical shape is recommended. We will camp out in the forest. You will only need to carry your personal gear.
If you would like to discover Patagonia's stunning glacier valleys, then book this trek and let me show you the most amazing landscapes in El Chaltén!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Personal insurance
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Tents
- Sleeping pad
- Cooking utensils
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking poles
Price details
- Price includes professional bilingual guide, VHF comunication, Personal insurance, First Aid Kit, brekfast, boxlaunch, dinner, tents, kitchen kit. Price does not includes personal gear(sleeping bag, mat)
Itinerary
Day 1: Eléctrico Valley
We will trek along this beautiful valley, with amazing views of the Marconi and Pollone glaciers, as well as of lakes and lagoons. We will camp at Piedra del Fraile.
Distance 12km
Elevation gain/loss: +500m/-500m
Time: 7hs
Day 2: Rio Blanco Valley
This day will offer us impressive views of the Fitz Roy massif as we walk through a Lenga forest, passing in front of the Piedra Blanca glacier. Then we'll ascend to Laguna de Los Tres, and enjoy an incredible view of Fitz Roy and the surrounding glaciers. We´ll spend the night at Poincenot.
Distance 13km
Elevation gain/loss: +600m/-400m
Time: 8hs
Day 3: Cerro Torre Valley
After breakfast, we will start our journey to the valley passing through the Madre e Hija lagoons, and enjoy the flora and fauna that surround us. We will get to Laguna Torre, from where we´ll see Glaciar Grande and the Torre range. Finally, we will go back to El Chalten.
Distance 17km
Elevation: -400m
Time: 7hs
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Equipment rent on site
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About the guide
Daniel
Trekking Guide
I love nature and doing outdoor activities. I've been practicing climbing, trekking, and mountaineering for more than 17 years. I climbed and did mountaineering in California, Spain, France, Perú and Patagonia.
I'm a Range Trekking Guide since 2011 (Guía de Trekking en Cordillera EPGAMT), organizing ascents, treks, and camping trips, and above all enjoying the wonderful places that nature gives us.
I've been living in El Chaltén for more than 10 years. I fell in love with this town where I have a perfect life balance: I can work in nature, climb, go to the mountains, and share all this with other people.
Languages
English | Spanish | Italian
Certificates
EPGAMT
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