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Get ready to hike and enjoy the views! Gaze the mytical Mount Fitz Roy from the iconic Laguna de los Tres & get to know imposing glaciers & campgrounds visited by famous international climbers.

Highlights

• Be immersed in beautiful scenery of glaciers and lakes
• Trek through stunning forests and mountain passes
• Take in the breathtaking views of the Fitz Roy mountain

Description

Start the trek with a transfer to the trailhead at El Pilar, located 17 km to the north of the town. Take in the lovely views of the Río de Las Vueltas valley and the impressive Cordón de Los Cóndores as you drive. Start walking through dense forest until you arrive at the first viewpoint, the Piedras Blancas glacier. End up in a clearing and admire the peaks of Saint Exupéry, Poincenot, Fitz Roy, Mermoz, and Guillaumet. Continue for a few more minutes until you arrive at Poincenot campground, located in beautiful lenga forest inhabited by countless varieties of birds. Then climb 400 m in about an hour until you arrive at Laguna de los Tres. Arrive at the highest point on the path, where you will be rewarded by majestic views of Fitz Roy, the glacier de los Tres, and its lagoon. From here, circle Laguna de los Tres and head towards the Laguna Sucia viewpoint and its glacier. After a rest and a bite for lunch, start the descent and walk back to El Chaltén. Pass some varying landscape, crystal clear streams and Laguna Capri, a favorite spot for photographers. Visit the lagoon as you drop down into the valley where El Chaltén is located.

Includes

Shared transfer towards the hike starting point Bilingual mountain guide

Important Information

• - It's recommended that you bring a packed lunch since lunch is not included on this tour. If you are staying at a hotel they might provide you with this option - It's recommended that you bring a waterproof jacket/raincoat, warm clothes, hiking shoes/boots, sunglasses, sunblock, gloves, hat, and a small backpack - The weather can vary throughout the day and it may rain on days that start out as sunny and get cold on days that start out warm. It is best if you wear layers to accommodate these fluctuations

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable