El Chaltén and Mount Fitz Roy

Drive on the mythical Route 40 bordering Lake Argentino. Then walk along Viedma Lake, until you arrive at a viewpoint with a spectacular view of the Viedma Glacier, the Cordillera and the iconic Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. Visit the mountain village of El Chaltén for lunch and some optional afternoon treks.

Destinations

Argentinian Patagonia

Argentinian Patagonia has three regions - Northern, Southern, and Coastal. Northern Patagonia is famous for its mountains, lakes, skiing, and trekking while southern Patagonia is home to the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, and Mount Fitzroy. Finally, coastal Patagonia has whales, seals, penguins, sea lions, and the iconic "End of the World" lighthouse in Tierra del Fuego.

Mount Fitz Roy (Cerro Chaltén), South Patagonia

Located in the northern part of Los Glaciares National Park, on the border with Chile, Mount Fitz Roy is a towering peak that rises 3,405 m above sea level. There are trekking paths that start from the small village of El Chaltén, but the hikes are very strenuous and the weather is quite harsh.

Schedule

8:00 am Depart El Calafate
9:30 am Trek along La Leona River
11:00 am Coffee at Hotel Paso La Leona
11:30 am Viedma Glacier and Mount Fitz Roy viewpoint
12:00 pm Lunch at El Chaltén Village
1:30 pm Chorrillo del Salto Waterfall
2:30 pm Optional hikes to the Mirador de los Cóndores
4:00 pm Departure from El Chaltén
7:00 pm Return to El Calafate

Departure & Return Locations

Departure Locations

Major hotels in El Calafate

Return Locations

Major hotels in El Calafate

What’s Included

Transportation
Expert tour guide
Lunch in El Chaltén

Drinks
Gratuities

What to Bring

Comfortable trekking shoes
Layered clothing
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Camera

Special Requirements

Fitness for trekking