The Laguna Torre Full Day tour is a medium-difficulty trek in El Chaltén that visits the famous Laguna Torre, located in the El Chaltén area. This 18 km, 6-hour round-trip hike runs through the Patagonian forest.

The tour begins and ends in El Calafate or in El Chaltén on the same day, and you will always be accompanied by an expert mountain guide who will help you explore a unique landscape seldom visited by tourists, with spectacular views of Cerro Torre and its glaciers.

The trek begins with a 7:00 a.m. pick-up from your hotel in El Calafate, taking the legendary Route 40 towards El Chaltén. After arriving in town, passengers join the group to begin the ascent.

The first section takes approximately 2 additional hours, covering 6.5 km with almost no elevation gain, crossing forests and open areas with natural viewpoints. Finally, you arrive at Laguna Torre, with direct views of the Torre Glacier and the Torre, Egger, Adela, and Standhardt peaks.

Lunch is enjoyed in this unique setting.

The return follows the same trail back to El Chaltén, where the vehicle will be waiting to begin the drive back to El Calafate, arriving around 8:00 p.m.

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Duration: 10 h
Schedule: Start 7:00 a.m. — Return 8:00 p.m.
Difficulty: Medium (50%)
Age: From 10 years old

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INCLUDES

✔ Mountain guide during the entire trek (optional)
✔ Transfer from El Chaltén to the trailhead (Estancia El Pilar)

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DOES NOT INCLUDE

✗ Lunch and drinks are not included.
✗ Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park

REQUIREMENTS

• Good physical condition
• Warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants
• Trekking boots, gloves, and hat
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and backpack

IMPORTANT

The trek begins in El Chaltén, located 220 km from El Calafate.