2-Day Hiking Tour of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre from El Chalten
El Chaltén, Argentina
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Trip Type: Overnight Tours
Duration: 2 days
This 2-day trek offers the possibility of enjoying the most amazing views of Patagonia's most iconic massifs: Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre as you camp for one night in the wild. You will get a close view of Fitz Roy and its glaciers from Laguna de los Tres viewpoint. Then, from Laguna Torre you can see Cerro Torre, Grande Glacier and Las Adelas. The set camp allows you to hike with no weight in your pack and you will have a comfortable dome to give you a good space for chilling with your new friends. Groups are limited to 8 people.
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This 2-day trek offers the possibility of enjoying the most amazing views of Patagonia's most iconic massifs: Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre as you camp for one night in the wild. You will get a close view of Fitz Roy and its glaciers from Laguna de los Tres viewpoint. Then, from Laguna Torre you can see Cerro Torre, Grande Glacier and Las Adelas. The set camp allows you to hike with no weight in your pack and you will have a comfortable dome to give you a good space for chilling with your new friends. Groups are limited to 8 people.
Day 1: El Chalten – Laguna Capri - Camp Poincenot - Laguna de los Tres (L) (D)
You will meet your guide at 7:30am at your hotel, check all equipment and receive information and last details. It is recommended that you go to the meeting point no later than noon the day before so our guide can meet you and make sure gear is appropriate for weather conditions.
Once you are all set, we will hike on the Fitz Roy path, crossing Capri Lake up to Poincenot Camp. We will set camp, leave our things and hike up to Laguna de los Tres. There, we will appreciate an amazing view of Fitz Roy Massif. This viewpoint is the closest you can get to the Peak's walls in a non-technical hike. After contemplating Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Sucia, we will return to camp and enjoy our dinner in our set dome. Your tent will be set and sleeping bag will be provided in camp. The duration of the entire hike is about 7 to 8 hours and we will go up to an altitude of 2,624 feet (800 meters).
Day 2: Camp Poincenot - El Chalten (B) (L)
After breakfast, you will head up to Torre Valley from Poincenot camp. On the way, you can appreciate both Madre and Hija Lakes, with Fitz Roy in the back. We will cross to Torre Valley and get up to the lake where we will appreciate amazing views of Cerro Torre and its Glacier. The duration of this hike is about 9 hours. After enjoying this wonderful tour, you will be taken to El Chalten.
You will meet your guide at 7:30am at your hotel, check all equipment and receive information and last details. It is recommended that you go to the meeting point no later than noon the day before so our guide can meet you and make sure gear is appropriate for weather conditions.
Once you are all set, we will hike on the Fitz Roy path, crossing Capri Lake up to Poincenot Camp. We will set camp, leave our things and hike up to Laguna de los Tres. There, we will appreciate an amazing view of Fitz Roy Massif. This viewpoint is the closest you can get to the Peak's walls in a non-technical hike. After contemplating Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Sucia, we will return to camp and enjoy our dinner in our set dome. Your tent will be set and sleeping bag will be provided in camp. The duration of the entire hike is about 7 to 8 hours and we will go up to an altitude of 2,624 feet (800 meters).
Day 2: Camp Poincenot - El Chalten (B) (L)
After breakfast, you will head up to Torre Valley from Poincenot camp. On the way, you can appreciate both Madre and Hija Lakes, with Fitz Roy in the back. We will cross to Torre Valley and get up to the lake where we will appreciate amazing views of Cerro Torre and its Glacier. The duration of this hike is about 9 hours. After enjoying this wonderful tour, you will be taken to El Chalten.
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