Hiking to El Chaltén iconic viewpoints
This hike is your oportunity to cover all main views in El Chaltén region, in Argentinean Patagonia! Hike on Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Torre and Lago Electrico. Hike through our set camps, with your light backpack and enjoy and live the patagonean dream!
Andes
+1 Days
Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec
Description
This is program was made to give you the possibility, to in only 4 days, get to see the main and most popular view points in the park with different landscapes and terrains.
We start in Electrico Valley, where we will appreciate the North East Face of Mount Fitz Roy, the Piedras Blanca Glacier and later on Laguna de los Tres. We will continue the hike towards Torre Valley, where we will see Cerro and Glacier Torre.
Previous mountaineering experience is not required for this hike, But a good physical condition to overcome long journeys to upto 8 hour hikes.
Price includes
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide expenses
- All meals during trip
Price details
- Included:
- Certified Mountain Guide.
- All meals during the hike, cook in campsite, domes for dinning.
- All Camping gear, sleeping bag as well.
- Not Included:
- Personal Gear.
- Meals in El Chalten or Calafate.
- Transport to/from El Calafate.
- Lodging in el Chalten.
- Airplane Tickets.
- Not mentioned in this program.
- Tips.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: El CHALTEN – FRAILE CAMP.
Meeting with the guide to check the gear. A transfer will take us up to Rio Electrico bridge 20 km away from town. From there we will get on the trail towards Piedra del Fraile Camp, where we will find a small refuge with some services. Here we will appreciate Ñire and Lenga trees. Once in the campsite, we will set camp and pack a small backpack to go on a day hike on the valley up to Pollone River. We will spend the night in Piedra del Fraile. This hike does not have significant elevation. All meals Included. Duration: 6-7 hs
Day 2: FRAILE CAMP –POINCENOT CAMP.
Early in the morning, we will hike by Rio Blanco River up to Piedras Blancas Glacier. After a while appreciating this amazing glacier we will hike up to Poincenot Camp, the Fitz Roy Base Camp, and set up our tents. Once we are set, we will get our small backpacks and head the trail towards Laguna de los tres with a 400mts elevation. Here we get the most impressive view of Mount Fitz Roy and its glaciers.
After appreciating Laguna de los Tres, we will hike to see Laguna Sucia from the top. This is an impressive view, since its glaciers are hanging over the lagoon and breaking constantly and our view from above, over 500mts makes it magnificent. After this we will head back to camp.
All meals. Duration 7-8hs. 800mts elevation.
Day 3: POINCENOT CAMP - DE AGOSTINI CAMP.
From Poincenot we will hike to De Agostini Camp, hiking by Madre and Hija Lagoons, with Fitz Roy massif on our back. Once we arrive and set up camp, we will hike to Maestri View Point (old climber’s camp) where we will get to appreciate Grande Glacier and the famous Cerro Torre and its entire splendor.
We will head back to Camp and spend the night.
All meals included. Duration: 5-6 hs. Elevation: 350mts
Day 4: AGOSTINI CAMP–El CHALTEN
After spending some time on the lake and walking to Maestri Point to see torre glacier we will return to El Chalten.
Breakfast and Lunch. Duration: 4 hs. 800mts de desnivel.
Details
More info
Equipment required
Backpack 30-40l. 3 pair of socks. Headlamp or flashlight. 1L Bottle. Underwear. Fleeces or similar. Waterproof Jacket (Gore-tex or similar). Down Jacket or similar. Hiking poles. Sunglasses with UV protection. Sun block. Waterproof Overpant (Gore-tex or similar). Gloves. Cup or similar. Hiking Boots. Gaitors (April). Benie.
About the guide
Simón
Mountain Leader
AAGM Mountain Guide from Argentina.
I´ve climbed all along Patagonia, reaching summits such as Cerro Torre, Cerro Fitz Roy, and it’s range. As sport climber I also faced challenges in different spots in Europe and USA.
After many years guiding, I also handle the logistic of the expeditions, and I like to give the best services to the people I guide.
I live and guide mostly in El Chaltén area, and I know every corner of the National Park. I like to plan every detail of the expeditions, and to propose customized programs according to the request and needs of each client.
Languages
English
Certificates
AAGM
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