El Chalten Mountain Escape 5 Days 4 Nights
Discover the rugged beauty of Patagonia with El Chalten Mountain Escape. Nestled at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy, this vibrant village offers world-class hiking, stunning views, and a true outdoor adventure. Trek to iconic spots like Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre, or relax by serene lakes surrounded by towering peaks. Whether you’re hiking, kayaking, or simply soaking in the natural beauty, El Chaltén is the ultimate destination for those seeking a genuine Patagonian experience.
El Chaltén Mountain Escape is more than just a getaway – it’s an adventure into the heart of Patagonia, where towering peaks meet crystal-clear waters, and every trail leads to awe-inspiring beauty.
Embark on a journey to the heart of Patagonia with El Chaltén Mountain Escape. Nestled beneath the stunning peaks of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, El Chaltén is the ultimate destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. With world-class hiking trails like Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre, you’ll explore pristine wilderness, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking mountain vistas.
We leave early in the morning to the starting point of the trek located 20 kms away from town in our private vehicle to Hosteria El Pilar. Once arrived, we start to walk on the trail to Poincenot camp thru a forest of “Lengas”, typical Patagonic tree, having the Blanco River on our right. Here, we may leave our gear before continuing through Lenga (Southern Beech) forest and ascend to the Laguna de los Tres. At this lagoon we enjoy the closest, and best, views of the massif before returning to camp. After breakfast we begin our descent into the Valley of the Madre and Hija lagoons, with permanent views of Fitz-Roy. This trail leads us to the next valley: that of Cerro Torre. Always surrounded by Lenga forest, we take a short hike to our campsite where we leave our overnight gear before continuing on to the Maestri lookout. It was from here that the legendary climber planned his climb of Cerro Torre in the 50 s. From here we return to camp to rest. After breakfast and packing our clothes we walk to Torre Lake and cross the River Fitz-Roy on the zip line. Once across, our trail takes us through the forest, then along a rocky stretch and finally leads us to one of the best views in the valley: the Agachonas Pass. From this point we begin to descend towards the River Túnel Valley, with amazing views of the glacier bearing the same name and its neighbor, Mt. Solo. Once in the vast glacial valley we head westwards towards our next campsite at Laguna Toro. Early in the morning, we prepare for another intense day, which begins with a second impressive river crossing, this time across the River Túnel. After it, we begin our gradual ascent across glacial moraine until reaching the Viento Pass – privileged viewing point of the Southern Ice Field and the main body of the Viedma Glacier. From here we return along the same path till reaching our campsite at Laguna Toro. This day takes us along one of the Park’s less walked trails. The first part keeps us in the Túnel River Valley after which we gently climb towards the Pliegue Tumbado Hill. Along this route, returning towards El Chaltén, we will have the best views of the Viedma Lake, and each clearing in the forest will reward us with photo opportunities of mounts Fitz-Roy and Cerro Torre. Once back in El Chaltén the program ends.
After spending a lot of time travelling around Patagonia, we have come up with our definitive list of what to pack for a trip to El Chalten Mountain Escape.
A group tour means that it is open for other clients to join you. This means that your group will have varying fitness abilities. All our guides are experts on how to keep the tours moving and happy no matter how fast you hike.
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Overview
Itinerary
Itinerary:
Day 1: El Chalten – Laguna de los Tres – Fitz Roy.
Day 2: Laguna Torre – Cerro Torre
Day 3: River Tunel Valley
Day 4: Paso del Viento – Laguna Toro.
Day 5: Pliego Tumbado – Return to El Chalten
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Prices
Daily Departure
U$D. 999.00
Per person
Terms & Conditions
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Terms
91 days or more before departure
we will retain 50% of your deposit.
90 – 30 days before departure
we will retain 75% of the total tour cost.
29 – 0 days before departure
we will retain 100% of the total tour cost.
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