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LAGUNA DE LOS TRES
FULL DAY
20 km trekking + views of Mount Fitz Roy
High-demand trekking to the iconic Laguna de los Tres, at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy.
This is a 20 km, 9-hour hike through forests, viewpoints, and steep ascents, always accompanied by a mountain guide.
Includes boxed lunch and optional transfers from El Calafate.
01
5:30 am Hotel Pick-up (El Calafate)
Departure from El Calafate towards El Chaltén (260 km).
Panoramic stops along the way.
02
La Leona Roadhouse
Short stop for coffee, bathrooms and views of the historic Route 40 roadhouse.
03
9 am Arrival at Estancia El Pilar
Start of the trek – first section 6.3 km.
04
Poincenot Campsite
2.5 km of hiking.
05
Laguna de los Tres
Final demanding ascent — total return distance 11.2 km.
06
7 pm Arrival in El Chaltén
Meet with the vehicle and return to El Calafate.
07
10 pm Return to El Calafate
Arrival at the hotel.
Schedules may vary depending on the day and coordination.
FREE CANCELLATION WITH 24 HOURS NOTICE
This excursion visits the famous Laguna de los Tres, located in the El Chaltén area, with a high-demand trekking of 20 km and 9 hours total (round trip) through the Patagonian forest, starting from Estancia El Pilar.
You may choose to start the tour in El Calafate or in El Chaltén, and you will always be accompanied by an expert local mountain guide.
The route allows you to discover one of the most emblematic landscapes in Patagonia, with spectacular views of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, and the glacier environment surrounding the trail.
If the excursion begins in El Calafate, hotel pick-up is at 5:30 a.m., followed by the drive along Route 40 to El Chaltén (3 hours).
Then the journey continues to Estancia El Pilar, where the hike begins.
From there, the 20 km / 9-hour trek to Laguna de los Tres begins, passing through forests, viewpoints and panoramic lookout points.
The first stretch to Poincenot Campsite (6.3 km) is relatively accessible, and then comes the most demanding ascent of the day: a 2.5 km section with steep incline leading to the lagoon.
After enjoying the view at the base of Mount Fitz Roy during lunch (boxed lunch included), the return begins toward El Chaltén through Laguna Capri (11.2 km).
The vehicle will be waiting in the town to return or to end the activity there, depending on the chosen option.
Duration: 12 hours
Schedule: Morning departure, return at night
Difficulty: High (demanding)
Age: 12 to 65 years old
INCLUDES
✔ Mountain guide during the entire trek (optional)
✔ Boxed lunch included
✔ Transfer from El Chaltén to the starting point of the trail (Estancia El Pilar)
DOES NOT INCLUDE
✗ Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park
REQUIREMENTS
• Good physical condition
• Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, and waterproof pants
• Trekking boots, gloves and hat
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and backpack
• Not suitable for pregnant women
IMPORTANT
Physical demand is high: not recommended for beginners.