This is the shortest walk from El Chaltén, which takes you to a viewpoint on the top of a small hill, overlooking the town of El Chaltén. This viewpoint lends itself to spectacular panoramic views of the massifs of Torre, Fitz Roy and the Valley of the Vueltas River.

This is an easy walk through a lengas and ñires forest, which takes you to a waterfall with a 20-metre drop that freezes completely in winter.

A 6km walk or a car journey to a viewpoint outside of El Chaltén; where you get a panoramic view of the Fitz Roy Massif and the fantastic canyon of the Vueltas River.

One of the classic and can’t be missed walks of El Chaltén, to Laguna Torre where we find an impressive view of the Torre massif, the Adela range, Mount Solo and their respective glaciers. The footpath will take us through a wide range of landscapes, forests and panoramic spots.

The classic, spectacular and unforgettable trek of the region. This is the trek to do if you only have one day in El Chaltén.  A trek that takes you past some impressive scenery and through forests until you arrive at the mythical Mount Fitz Roy; admiring lagoons of different shades of blue, imposing glaciers and campgrounds visited by famous international climbers.

Another alternative is to access a 360° viewpoint via a less used trail in the national park. From here we can appreciate the valleys of Fitz Roy, Torre and Toro, the Patagonian steppe and the vast Lake Viedma.

This is an easy walk through a beautiful and mature lenga forest, which takes you to the private campground of Piedra del Fraile; the departure point for all expeditions who dare to cross the Southern Ice Field.

We leave El Chaltén on an unpaved road in 4x4 heading towards Desierto Lake (40km away). On arrival we will do a short walk to the various viewpoints in order to take some great photos and enjoy the Patagonian beech forests.

We leave El Chaltén on an unpaved road in 4x4 heading towards Desierto Lake (40km away). On arrival we will go to various viewpoints to admire the view of the lake and then we will head up to the Huemul glacier and lagoon perched on the slopes of Mount Vespignani.

We leave El Chaltén on an unpaved road in a 4x4 heading towards Desierto Lake (40km away). On arrival we will go to various viewpoints to admire the view of the lake and then we will embark on the boat trip.

A fantastic trek along the Desierto Lake from the southern to the northern point with 2 nights of camping and 2 options in where to go… 1) Trek to Lake O’Higgins on the Chilean border, 2) Diablo (Devil’s!) Refuge towards the Southern Ice Field. The return would be a beautiful boat journey from the northern to the southern point of the lake (subject to the local provider running the service).

Nature lovers and bird watchers have the possibility of walking (at various levels of difficulty) along the magical paths of El Chaltén.
Specialised guides will accompany you through some of the most extraordinary scenery of Glaciares National Park and allow you to discover the most emblematic bird species to this area.
Walk Patagonia has tailor-made programmes for you to enjoy bird watching, listen to their song and take photographs of them in their natural habitat.

This is a completely different alternative to enjoy the natural marvels of the region. We start with a transfer from El Chaltén in 4x4 with the mountain bikes to Desierto Lake (40km). We then return downhill along the same track to El Chaltén, with a few, but easy ascents.

The day starts with a boat trip on the grand Lake Viedma and then a trek on the largest glacier in Patagonia, Argentina. It is a unique and unforgettable experience to trek across one the most symbolic glaciers in the national park.

A fantastic experience of trekking on one of the most famous glaciers in Patagonia combined with a Tyrolean rope across the Fitz Roy River and an ice climb. To access the glacier we trek through beautiful forests and will encounter a multitude of views.

A different trek, one in which you can appreciate awesome views of Mount Torre, Fitz Roy and their respective valleys.

This is a challenging trek for those of you who are short of time but don’t want to miss the opportunity of arriving at Paso del Viento and being able to look out over the amazing sight of the Southern Ice Field.

A recommended trek for those who want to enjoy the indescribable views across the Southern Ice Field. A real excitement being able to arrive at the classic “port of entry” to the Ice Field – the Marconi Pass.

Five fantastic days of trekking on untouched paths of Patagonia. We will be able to enjoy great views of the Continental Ice Field and the Viedma Glaicer – the largest in Argentina, to name but a few of the trek’s highlights.

This is a fantastic trekking experience which takes you through the principal zones and attractions of El Chaltén. Surrounded by nature; camping at base camps, nearly all being far removed from the normal idea of civilisation, making this a unique and unforgettable experience.