Tours, expeditions and activities
IN EL CHALTEN
El Chaltén, located in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, is known as the “National Capital of Trekking”. This small town, located in the heart of Patagonia, is the ideal starting point to venture into some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world.
Day Hikes and trekkings
Most of the day hikes are very well marked in El Chalten. Nonetheless, we recommend mountain guides to learn about those fantastic formations, flora and fauna and relax. Distances and elevation gains are generally important but the reward is worth the challenge!
Entre los mejores trekkings de El Chaltén, Argentina, se encuentran:
- Laguna de los Tres: One of the most popular and difficult routes in El Chaltén. You can reach the base of Mount Fitz Roy. The
- Laguna Torre: The lagoon can be reached from the end of Calle Los Charitos.
- Mirador Maestri: You can reach Laguna Torre and Cerro Torre.
- Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre Circuit: A 42.7 km route linking the two most popular spots in El Chaltén.
- Trail to Piedra del Fraile: An easy trail along the Eléctrico River.
- Valle Eléctrico: You can tour the Valle Eléctrico and its lakes: Eléctrico, Pollone and Marconi.
- Huemul Circuit: A 4-days hike.
Other treks from El Chaltén are: Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, Laguna Sucia, El Chaltén – Laguna Capri – Sendero Madre e Hija – Mirador Cerro Torre, Rio Blanco – Lago de Los Tres.
Some of the campsites in El Chaltén are: Poincenot campground, Laguna Capri, Padre D’Agostini, Laguna Toro.
What OPTIONS do I HAVE TO KNOW EL CHALTEN´S
highlights ?
We will design a trekking trip according to your time disposal, your skills and experience.
Option 1 : You choose comfort between trekkings, enjoy days hikes and acomodations at night.
Option 2: Mix experiences! You choose to experience El Chalten Nights in an organized camp site once in a lifetime! Then you can combine with day hikes.
Option 3: You want a real adventure and spend nights outside, we can organize for you the perfect itinerary.
Multi Day trekking
4 DAYS HIKE ITINERARY
Day 0
In the afternoon around 7 or 8 p.m. contact with people to check the trekking for the following days.
Treks for the following days and evacuate doubts.
Day 1
8:30 Transfer to El Pilar Lodge 16 km. From the lodge we start the trekking to
trekking up to Poicenot Camp and from there up to Laguna de los Tres.
return to Poicenot to sleep. 10 km of walking.
Overnight in camp. Tent and meals included.
Day 2
In the morning after breakfast we will trek to Laguna Capri and return to Poicenot to continue the
return to Poicenot to continue the trail to Las Lagunas Madre e Hija until you reach Laguna Torre.
Laguna Torre. 10 km hike.
Overnight in camp. Tent and meals included.
Day 3
After breakfast we walk to the Maestri lookout point on the north bank of Laguna Torre.
and then return to the village. 11 km walk.
Hotel night not included. Breakfast and box lunch included.
Day 4
Trekking to La Loma del Pliegue Tumbado. 18 km of walking.
Hotel night not included. Box lunch included.
Trekking Rio Eléctrico
2 DAYS HIKE
. Demanding level .
. This program is designed for people who are looking for a more demanding activity and is developed through circuits outside the conventional trails. The distances are longer and the terrain is more technical.
Day 1
Meeting at the Hotel. Transfer to the Electric River Bridge (17 km from Chalten). Beginning of the hike through the valley of the Rio Eléctrico up to the Piedra del Fraile camp. We will set up camp and then continue walking along the valley until we reach the Electrico Lake, we will border it to finally reach the Pollone Lagoon. From this point we have a particular view of the north face of Cerro Fitz Roy. We return to Piedra del Fraile to spend the night in mountain tents.
. 7 or 8 hours of activity.
. 16 km.
. Difficulty: demanding.
Day 2
Intense day. We start from the camp heading towards Paso del Cuadrado, a demanding 5 hour climb to access particular views of the northwest face of Cerro Fitz Roy and its needles as well as views of the east face of Cerro Torre.
We return to Piedra del Fraile to dismantle our camp and return by the same trail to the bridge where our transfer to the village awaits us.
. 8 or 9 hours of activity.
. 15 km
. Difficulty: demanding.
This program can be combined with 1 or 2 days of trekking for the day before or after from Chalten to visit Laguna de Los Tres or Laguna Torre.
CAN I DO IT in low season in
EL CHALTEN ?
Southern autumn (April to May) and Southern spring (September to November): We highly recommend Ushuaia mid-April. The mountains are dressed in red, and with the snow-capped peaks Ushuaia offers spectacular panoramas. These seasons offer a cooler and more variable climate, with average temperatures ranging between 0°C and 10°C. The days are shorter, but there is still enough light to enjoy nature. The trails are usually less crowded and the prices are lower.
Advantages: Less crowded, lower prices. Beautiful colors!
Disadvantages: Cooler and more variable weather, shorter days, some trails may be closed due to snow or mud.
What activities to do in the southern winter in EL CHALTEN?
Southern winter (June to October): The whole region experiences a cold, snowy climate, with average temperatures ranging between -5°C and 0°C. The days are short and the nights are long. If you like winter sports, such as skiing and snowboarding, this is the best time to visit Patagonia .
Backcountry ski is your best option in winter!
If you are a backcountryskier , Patagonia and El Chalten is a «place to ski». With amazing views on Fitz Roy Massif, all kind of terrains are available: easy, challenging and complex.
Backcountry skiing in El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina, may involves climbing ( equipment might be needed, your guide can provide you what is needed) and skiing moderate mountains with views of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, and the Southern Ice Field. Aproach walking is generally 45 minutes before you start the uphill with your skins on!
Backcountry ski bests sites in El Chalten. Your guide is going to plan your trip acording to snow and terrain condition.
1 guide x 4 skiers maximum.
- Loma del Diablo
- Cerro Vespignani
- Cerro Creston
- Cerro Electrico
- Cerro Madsen
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