Full-day trekking tour to Laguna and Mt. Torre from El Chalten

Highlights

• Explore the trekking capital of Argentina
• Enjoy the fantastic views of Laguna and Mt. Torre
• Discover extraordinary glaciers and beautiful landcapes

All about the trip

In addition to Fitz Roy, this is another truly important trekking tour in the area, ending with a beautiful view of one of the most difficult mountains in the world, the Mount Torre. The trail starts from the village, with a slight slope in the first few minutes, walking always following the course of the river Fitz Roy.

After 20 minutes, be amazed to see the Fitz Roy River Canyon and beautiful waterfalls. From here you already begin to have beautiful views of Mt. Torre. Then you reach the first viewpoint, which is ideal for the first rest stop (1,5 hours from El Chalten), and also see the Mt. Torre, its glaciers and Cordón de las Adelas.

If you return to El Chalten from this viewpoint, it would be a trek of 3 hours, ideal for passengers or groups who want to make short activities. After this, you walk (about 1 hour) through a beautiful valley, with few undulations, reaching Camp Base De Agostini, which will surely be the elite of climbers from around the world hoping to climb Mt. Torre. After a few minutes of walking, in order to reach the Laguna Torre, with a magnificent view of the Mt, flanked by Egger, Standhard, Bifida needles, and Cordón de las Adelas with its stunning glaciers spilling into the lagoon. Then, the return on the same path is undertaken.

What is included in the price

• Roundtrip transportation from El Chalten's hotels
• Bilingual guide
• Trekking's cane
• Transfers to the path's head

What is not included in the price

• Optional gratuities
• Food and beverages
• Porters

Instructions

If passengers have more energy, you can extend the visit from Laguna Torre to the viewpoint Maestri which is 2 kilometers away, about 45 minutes along the Laguna to the limit of vegetation, which forms a natural balcony on the glacier and Laguna Torre.