This hike is the most classic, spectacular, and unforgettable in the region.
An unmissable tour, even if you only come to El Chaltén for a day.
You can enjoy impressive landscapes and forests until you reach the base of the mythical Cerro Fitz Roy where you will have the opportunity to contemplate lagoons of different shades and imposing glaciers.
Itinerary
DAY HIKE – EL CHALTÉN / LAGUNA DE LOS TRES / EL CHALTÉN
After we meet the guide at the hotel, a private transportation will pick us up to take us to El Eléctrico bridge (16 km from El Chaltén).
Here we will start our hike. After one and a half hour hiking uphill, we will arrive at Piedras Blancas glacier viewpoint, which will dazzle us with its beauty. We continue our walk for an hour through Lenga forests, inhabited by varieties of birds that will delight us with their songs. We will arrive at Río Blanco, base camp for climbers who will try to climb these challenging mountains. From here we can appreciate the surrounding peaks such as the “S”, Saint Exupéry, Poincenot, Mermoz and Guillaumet in all their splendor.
Then we continue ascending 400m in approximately one hour until we reach the Laguna de los Tres. We will reach the highest point of the hike, from where we will be able to contemplate the majestic views of Fitz Roy Peak, the glacier and its lagoon. From here we go around Laguna de los Tres and head towards the viewpoint of Laguna Sucia and its glacier. Once again, the stunning views are unforgettable.
End of services.
8-9 hrs. trek Meals: Not included
After a rest and a bite for lunch, we will start the descent crossing by Laguna Capri, which is a favorite spot for photographers, and then we continue hiking back to El Chaltén.
ITINERARY DISCLAIMER
While it is our intention to adhere to the route itinerary described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary can be modifying due to weather conditions or other unpredictable factor of the mountain regions.
Dates & Prices
This adventure takes place every day from October 1st to April 30th, in private adventure.
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Gear Tips
Bring only the equipment what is necessary, as this will help you during the entire trip.
The key to staying comfortable during this trip is layering. To obtain maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection.
This list is for guidance; it does not have to be followed to the letter.
Provided by WhiteFox Adventures
All Group Cooking Gear & Stoves
Sleeping Tents
Portable Toilet and Toilet Paper for altitude camps
Group First Aid Kit
Oxygen and Oximeter
We know how important it is to have the right equipment to enjoy the adventure.
We will pick you up from your hotel in El Chaltén and take you to El Eléctrico bridge in a comfortable vehicle. Our drive is approximately 15 kilometers.
The landscape throughout our trip runs along the meandering Río de las Vueltas, an imposing landscape of mountains and glaciers.
Our Guides
Our guides are among the most experienced in the country. They hold full certification with the AAGM (Argentinean Association of Mountain Guides) and EPGAMT (School of High Mountain and Trekking Guides), the highest level of guide training available in Argentina.
WhiteFox Adventures success was due in massive part to having exceptional guides team.
They have become our friends and WhiteFox Adventures has become a vehicle for all of us.
Our view is that if we don’t enjoy the people we work with, that our clients won’t either.
Teamwork works, together we develop our climbing itineraries to be safer and flexible.
Every WhiteFox Adventures guide is experienced, and familiar with our ethics, standards, and operations, from the technical skills of our guides to our risk management. They provide individual attention for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
What’s not included
The following items are not included in this program:
– Meals – Personal gear – Guide Tips – All the services that are not specified in the itinerary
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