Full-Day Trek to Laguna de los Tres (El Chaltén)

We depart from El Calafate, heading toward El Chaltén, with a brief stop at La Leona for a snack and restroom facilities. Upon arrival in El Chaltén, we will meet our trekking guide and travel by vehicle to the trailhead at the Río Eléctrico bridge. This route offers a more engaging experience, allowing us to avoid retracing our steps. We begin our hike through a forest of *ñire* (southern beech) trees, ascending gradually until we reach the Piedras Blancas Glacier viewpoint. Here, we pause to admire this stunning hanging glacier—a textbook example of glacial geology, complete with cascading seracs, lateral moraines, and a glacial lagoon.

We continue through the forest to the Poincenot campsite, then arrive at the climbers’ base camp, Río Blanco. We take a short break here before tackling the most challenging ascent of the day, leading us to Laguna de los Tres. Before us stands the majestic Fitz Roy, with the Los Tres Glacier and its lagoon nestled at the foot of this imposing granite mountain. The sheer scale of the landscape serves as a humbling reminder of human smallness in the face of nature.

At Laguna de los Tres, there will be time to rest, enjoy lunch, and take in one of Patagonia’s most iconic vistas.

On our return journey, we traverse a diverse landscape, accompanied by crystal-clear streams and small cascades. Along the way, we will also visit Laguna Capri.

Upon returning to El Chaltén—after a day filled with memorable experiences—why not unwind in the village with a delicious craft beer, or perhaps some hot chocolate paired with waffles or homemade cake? You will have 45 minutes to recharge before we begin the journey back to El Calafate.

Estimated Itinerary:

06:00 Start of hotel pickups in El Calafate

09:00 Arrival in El Chaltén / Pickup for passengers joining the excursion from hotels in El Chaltén

09:30 Start of the trek from Río Eléctrico (starting point located 18 km from El Chaltén; the route taken to the destination differs from the return route)

Approx. 9 hours of trekking, including time to rest, have lunch, and enjoy Laguna de los Tres

18:30 Arrival in El Chaltén + 45 minutes for a snack/dinner and to recharge / drop-off for passengers who joined the excursion from hotels in El Chaltén

19:30 Departure for the return to El Calafate

22:30 Arrival at your hotel in El Calafate

General information:

Operates with a minimum of 2 passengers, starting from October 1st.
Difficulty: high.
Recommended for: individuals aged 14 and older in good physical condition.
Total walking distance: 22 km.

Includes:

• Scheduled transfers to/from your hotel in El Calafate, trekking poles, and a guide authorized by Los Glaciares National Park.

Does not include:

• El Chaltén municipal user fee, packed lunch, or admission ticket to Los Glaciares National Park.

We recommend bringing: attack backpack, food, water, comfortable shoes, windbreaker jacket, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Restrictions:

Children under 14 years
Not suitable for pregnant women.
Not suitable for people who suffer from diseases that cause respiratory disabilities (COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc.).
People who suffer from central or peripheral cardiovascular diseases, or when their cardiac or vascular capacities are diminished, use stents, pacemakers or other prostheses cannot participate; (for example: medicated with anticoagulants, grade III varicose veins, cardiac arrhythmias, etc.)
People with obesity will not be able to participate. In the case of adults, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as such when a person has a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30.
Not suitable for people with any degree or type of physical or mental disability that affects their attention, gait and/or coordination.
Not suitable for people with epilepsy.

– ANY PERSON WHO DELIBERATELY HIDES ANY OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED CONDITIONS OR DISEASES AND/OR ANY OTHER RARE DISEASE THAT MAY AFFECT THEIR HEALTH, WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF HAVING ACCESS TO THE TOURIST SERVICES OFFERED BY COMARKA EXPEDICIONES AND COMARKA RAFTING, WILL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CONSEQUENCES; THE OPERATING COMPANY, ITS EMPLOYEES AND THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTRACTED SERVICE WILL BE EXEMPT FROM LIABILITY.

-IN CASE THE CUSTOMER HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, THE SERVICE RESPONSIBLE AT HIS SOLE DISCRETION MAY REJECT HIS PARTICIPATION AS A SECURITY MEASURE.

– IT IS EXPRESSLY DECLARED THAT, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, COMARKA EXPEDICIONES AND COMARKA RAFTING, WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES OF ANY KIND, BEING EXCLUSIVELY OBLIGED TO PROVIDE FIRST AID SERVICES.

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