El Chaltén Highlights - 3 Days - $1,545
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Day 1: Trek to Loma del Diablo; Refugio Cóndor
Day 2: Trek to Laguna de Los Tres; Poincenot Camp
Day 3: Trek to Laguna Torre; El Chaltén
Start from El Chaltén and end at El Chaltén
Landmarks visited on El Chaltén Highlights
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1: Trek to Loma del Diablo; Refugio Laguna Condor
Today begins with a 30-minute drive north to a private reserve area of Los Huemules. From here you'll start your day's hiking to Lake Diablo or Diablo Hill. The Lake Diablo hike follows a valley path through pristine beech forest, over undulating trails with wonderful views of Fitz Roy and some glaciers. Your private mountain guide will help you decide the most apt trail to tackle and will also be on hand to give you an insider's story of Patagonia and its wonderful history.
Perhaps you'd prefer the tougher Loma del Diablo (Diablo Hill) hike where you'll rise above the tree line in the valley, taking in the stunning views of the various peaks of the region and possibly reaching up to 1200m.
Either way, you'll not encounter many other trekkers in this area given that the number of visitors is limited. Upon returning, transfer to the nearby Refugio Laguna Cóndor where you can enjoy a dip in the hot tub overlooking the forest and river – a great end to a great day's hiking.
Length of hike: 7-8hrs, 16km
Physical Intensity: Medium – High
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Refugio Laguna Condor
Day 2: Trek to Laguna de Los Tres; Poincenot Camp
We begin the day by taking our vehicle to Hosteria El Pilar to meet the trailhead to Mount Fitz Roy.
From there we'll spend 2-3 hours hiking a mostly flat trail, through local sub-antarctic forest and observing the impressive Piedras Blancas hanging glacier. We'll also have the chance to marvel at Mount Fitz Roy from different angles.
After arriving at the rustic Poincenot Camp, we'll leave our overnight gear at our tent and continue up to Laguna de Los Tres, climbing some 800m up a scree path. It's tough going up, but your reward will be possibly the best view in the whole of Patagonia: Mount Fitz Roy.
After having lunch and taking time to relax and take photos, we'll return to the camp and rest for the evening before enjoying a camp meal.
Length of hike: 6-7hrs, 11km
Physical Intensity: Medium – High
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Poincenot Camp
Day 3: Trek to Laguna Torre; El Chaltén
From our campsite, we wake to wonderful views of the Fitz Roy range. After breakfast, we make our way into the beautiful valley of the Madre and Hija lagoons, which then leads us through the lenga and ñires forests of the Cerro Torre valley. The trail has some gentle ups and downs with changing views to the surrounding mountains before we arrive at our destination – Laguna Torre.
Here we will stop for lunch and enjoy the stunning views of the Torres Range and Glacier Grande. If the weather permits, we'll continue on to the Maestri Viewpoint, from where the legendary Italian climber Cesare Maestri eyed up his climb of Cerro Torre in the 1950s. From here we can see Cerro Torre and the Glacier Grande from above in all its length.
From here we follow the trail to El Chaltén along the Río Fitz Roy.
Length of hike: 7-8hrs, 17km
Physical Intensity: Low – Medium
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch
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Prices, Departures and Inclusions
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December 2024 | ||||
27-Dec-2024 | $1,545* | Fully Booked | Enquire | |
January 2025 | ||||
3-Jan-2025 | $1,545 | Fully Booked | Enquire | |
10-Jan-2025 | $1,545* | Fully Booked | Enquire | |
17-Jan-2025 | $1,545 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
24-Jan-2025 | $1,545* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
31-Jan-2025 | $1,545 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
February 2025 | ||||
7-Feb-2025 | $1,545* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
14-Feb-2025 | $1,545 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
21-Feb-2025 | $1,545* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
28-Feb-2025 | $1,545 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
March 2025 | ||||
7-Mar-2025 | $1,545* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
14-Mar-2025 | $1,545 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
21-Mar-2025 | $1,545* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
28-Mar-2025 | $1,545 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
April 2025 | ||||
4-Apr-2025 | $1,545* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
11-Apr-2025 | $1,545 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
18-Apr-2025 | $1,545* | Provisional Date | Enquire |
* Note: Prices are per person. Paid in USD ($) - figure above is based on today's exchange rate. Actual cost $1,545
Additional Notes
Group size – Six maximum, two minimum.
Baggage – Passengers walk with only a light backpack with their picnic lunch and some clothes (to change at night or in case of bad weather).
Accommodation – An upgrade to the accommodation for the first and last days of the trip is possible. Please ask us for more information.
El Chaltén Hiking Fees - As of November 2024, a new entrance fee for Los Glaciares National Park was introduced for anyone hiking in the El Chaltén area. We and our local operators cannot purchase the entrance fee on your behalf so you will need to buy it in advance (from 4 months before your trip) via an online form. We can offer more guidance once booked but it will be your responsibility to ensure you have paid the required fee.
Includes
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 box lunches, 2 dinners
- Accommodation: 1 night in double private cabin at Refugio Laguna Condor; 1 night fully supported camping (tent, cooking ware, sleeping bag, mat) in double tents
- Bilingual certified mountain guide
- Transfer from and back to El Calafate
Excludes
- Meals not indicated in itinerary
- Personal porters: USD $150 per porter per day (includes their meals and insurance)
- Personal equipment (see our recommended kit list)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities/tips
- International and domestic/in-country flights
- Any visa, passport and vaccination expenses
- Los Glaciares North/El Chaltén - National Park Entrance Fees