Full-Day El Chaltén – Self Guided

The excursion begins at 7.00 hs from El Calafate. You will take the mythic Route 40, which goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. Pass by the canyon with the same name “Cañadón La Leona” and after 1.15 h ride arrives to the ancient route hotel “La Leona”, almost a museum of the Route 40, where you can have coffee and cakes.

The trip continues along Lake Viedma, from where you will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of Mount Fitz Roy. Make some photo stops at the viewpoint of the Viedma Glacier and Lake and after a 3 h ride we will arrive at this Andean village called “The Capital of Trekking”. Upon arrival at El Chalten you will have the chance to make another stop at the National Park Interpretation Centre.

Once at Chalten, live your own adventure. Well marked trails that lead to the most beautiful viewpoints of the Mt Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre (Laguna Capri, Mirador Torre and also Laguna de los Tres)