Laguna Torre
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- arnoejaneteTreze Tilias, SC20 contributionsSensationalNature was immensely generous with that region! The landscapes are incredible!!! We went up to Laguna de Los Tres, at the base of Mount Fitz Roy and it was an excellent experience!!! The trail was difficult, but the view upon arrival makes us forget all the effort and difficulty! Upon return, Ojo de Bife, at Restaurante Oveja Negra, crowned the day!Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 11, 2024
- Ivania RojasSantiago, Chile146 contributionsTrekking that you have to do yes or yes!It is a trek of medium demand, but the truth is that you enjoy the landscapes to the fullest, it is a wonderful place, every landscape you see is beautiful. When I did the trekking, entire families were doing it, children, older adults. It is a gift to do this trekking through the beautiful landscapes that nature gives you.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 29, 2024
- MimiFan926Oakland, California193 contributionsWindy, beautiful lakeIncredible view of Cerro Torre and the back of Mt Fitz Roy. The hike from Chalten was around 13 miles round trip, reportedly much easier than Laguna de Los Tres. It was still pretty long. Most of the hike was pretty nice weather-wise. But it got extremely windy up at the top, like hold on to your hat windy. We did not go around the lake as it was just too cold and windy when we went.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 18, 2024
- Matheus LSao Paulo, SP78 contributionsPerfection of another worldĖ difficult to find words to describe the perfection of this place. I'd say it's something that every human being must visit before he dies. I know much of Europe and North America, but nothing I saw compares to the beauties I witnessed in Patagonia Argentina. Just like the trail that leads to Laguna De Lós Tres (Fitz Roy) this is also OBLIGATORY for those who want to know Patagonia. Quiet track, well signalled and most of the route you are walking in the plane, level of difficulty lower than the track of the fitz roy.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 3, 2024
- Lucio CBuenos Aires, Argentina5 contributionsUnforgettableIt is an impressive place that deserves to go at least once in a lifetime. It involves quite a long hike but almost everything is flat unlike the trail of the Laguna de los Tres. If you're thinking about it don't hesitate and go.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 17, 2024
- Juan ShakespearBuenos Aires, Argentina85 contributionsTo the Torre lagoon as a family.It is spectacular to face challenges like this as a family. We went as a group with my wife and daughters, two teenagers (17 and 20) and an 8-year-old girl. We were all able to travel the path of more than 18km. We came back tired but happy. It took us 3hs and 30min the way and 3hs the way back. It's road has its demanding parts but mostly quiet. The scenery is incredible and every now and then you have to stop to watch and marvel. The day was cloudy on the hill and we did not see the Tower but it was worth it anyway. Felices!Visited October 2024Traveled with familyWritten October 10, 2024
- maori98Buenos Aires, Argentina44 contributionsOf the best views of Los AndesThe Tower showed itself! The road is 1/3 medium complicated (stone areas where you have to move carefully or on "3 legs", the rest is an easy trail. It is 18km total (round trip) but if the day is nice it is worth it, seeing the Tower with the Fitz Roy (from the first viewpoint) is fascinating. Then the lagoon with the tower and the glacier is spectacular. If you go to El Chaltén it is because you like this type of thing, otherwise do not go to El Chaltén.Visited October 2024Traveled with familyWritten October 21, 2024
- globetrotterMiami Beach, Florida45 contributionsbeautiful but too expensivehello everyone i wanted to let you know laguna capri and laguna de los tres now costs 45,000 ARS for foreigners. there was a long line for people without tickets at 9 am. credit card only, bring more than one in case it does not work. at 9 am they were definitely enforcing it.Visited November 2024Traveled on businessWritten November 7, 2024
- Andreas T.9 contributionsWorld classWhen Cerro Torre is cloud-free, the view over the lagoon is world-class. The path to get there is long (9 km one way), but overall easy to walk, even for less experienced hikers. However, some condition is still required. It is a matter of luck to alder Cerro Torre without clouds. Even on beautiful days with blue skies, the mountain may be cloudy. In our experience, the odds are best when it is not so windy. So always pay attention to the wind in the weather forecast. You can see Cerro Torre quite early at the beginning of the trail and it may be cloud-free when you arrive at the lagoon, but it is already in clouds again. Conversely, it is also possible. We have experienced both. If you are in El Chalten, the hike to Laguna Torre is mandatory and with a bit of luck you will get a unique mountain panorama, which is hardly ever seen on our planet. The path itself is also very nice and definitely worthwhile. And on the lagoon it is also great, even if Cerro Torre does not show up.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 8, 2024
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Leo
Tigre, Argentina3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Doing the trail means that you have to be aware that it will take around 6 to 8 hours, it has several stops with different viewpoints, Margarita waterfall, Cerro Torre, Fitz Roy River, etc., the first half of the route is the most demanding, Then it is more friendly, once we arrived at the lagoon we were hit by a lot of wind with strong gusts, there are several shelters where we can take cover to have some mate or have lunch for example. The lake usually has pieces of ice floating in the shore area. Save energy for the descent, in my case it was quite uncomfortable to do it with the accumulated fatigue of the day.

Written November 3, 2023
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jnemeth17
Lebanon, NJ27 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
This is a moderate to difficult hike that takes you through a variety of topography. The hike is 9 kilometers and took us about 6 hours. There are several points that were extremely windy. However overall much of the trail is sheltered through woods so is less windy than some other hikes.
Written January 14, 2024
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LondonChapeau
London, UK99 contributions
Sep 2020
This is a very good day out. It's not particularly hard going but it's long and in/out. Take food and water/filter, there is a stream along part of the way. Lots of excellent views along the route which meanders through woodland then becomes more exposed towards the top.
As always in these parts you are dependent on the weather, so plan to stay as long as you can at the lake as the weather changes every ten minutes and at some stage you will see the fabulous mountain peaks.
The wind coming down off the glacier is quite cold and the lake actually has icebergs in it, so have something you can wrap up warm in.
There is a backcountry camp site nearby, and I enjoyed watching the young lads wade into the lake to collect ice, then use it to chill their beers. Can't beat human ingenuity.
As always in these parts you are dependent on the weather, so plan to stay as long as you can at the lake as the weather changes every ten minutes and at some stage you will see the fabulous mountain peaks.
The wind coming down off the glacier is quite cold and the lake actually has icebergs in it, so have something you can wrap up warm in.
There is a backcountry camp site nearby, and I enjoyed watching the young lads wade into the lake to collect ice, then use it to chill their beers. Can't beat human ingenuity.
Written August 29, 2021
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allannozomu
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Mar 2023 • Solo
The trail is long but well marked. The place has a little infrastructure along the way (some campsites and public bathrooms). There are several people doing the trail so there is no need for a guide as the chance of getting lost is minimal. There is a viewpoint further up following the rocks, which is a little more challenging, where few people actually do it. Most are on the lakefront.

Written December 16, 2023
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Barbs25
Staffordshire, UK3,973 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Easy peasy compared to Laguna fe los tres the
day before but the weather was perfect for us.
All very flat, no steep parts at all but it's about
8 miles each way. Great views all along the trail
and it's very easy to follow.
Good walking boots needed as it's rocky and
uneven in parts but otherwise a good trail.
The sun was shining for us which made great
views of the mountain range behind Laguna
capri. Very sheltered too so ideal to stop and
enjoy lunch before the walk back.
You can see the glacier at the back of the lake
and some chunks are floating which is great to
see up close.
Overall great day, definitely recommend this
trail.
day before but the weather was perfect for us.
All very flat, no steep parts at all but it's about
8 miles each way. Great views all along the trail
and it's very easy to follow.
Good walking boots needed as it's rocky and
uneven in parts but otherwise a good trail.
The sun was shining for us which made great
views of the mountain range behind Laguna
capri. Very sheltered too so ideal to stop and
enjoy lunch before the walk back.
You can see the glacier at the back of the lake
and some chunks are floating which is great to
see up close.
Overall great day, definitely recommend this
trail.
Written May 31, 2022
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PaulAK2011
Anchorage, AK493 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We were here in El Chalten for most of 3 days & 2 nights. The weather was apparently typically windy, some rain & broken clouds to cloudy & showers. We chose to do this moderate 9 km hike to see the lake and great view of Cerro Tores. There were some views en route and the trail is well marked. There are some short steep sections and some rocky terrain. from the scenery we could see. The lake at the base of the big glacier was lovely and on a clear day would be stunning. I heard that this is the area’s most recommended trail.
Written January 24, 2020
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Kreber668
Bentonville, AR175 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
This hike can be done by anyone. If you arrive late and have limited days - even just try to make the first lookout. It’s about an hour up. Trail is in and out on same path and we went all the way to the lake. Make sure you have a wind breaker as the temperature dropped by the lake and the winds get forceful.
Written March 15, 2020
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bmisk
Calgary, Canada242 contributions
Jan 2020
This hike is decently long but not very challenging. There are a few uphill sections near the beginning but they don’t last long and you always get a break between the sections. The middle is flat. The end destination is a lake with great views of various large mountains and glaciers. It was very windy at the lake. Best to do on a nine cloudy day.
Written January 25, 2020
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RoseDew
Red Lion, PA244 contributions
Feb 2020
As a 69 yr old, this 11 mile RT hike was a bit challenging for me, partly because of the pace set by fellow hikers and our guide. However, our guide sent the "young sprites" ahead which allowed my husband and me to slow down and enjoy the walk. While I enjoyed the company of our guide, I would have preferred to do this hike ourselves so we could go as slow as we would have liked. I felt pressured to keep moving. But...I made it to Laguna Torre and was proud of my accomplishment. Blue skies afforded us a most magnificent spectacle.
Written March 6, 2020
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Peter C
Exeter, UK57 contributions
Feb 2020
The walk out to the Laguna Torre is very pleasant and not to difficult, just long! Eventually the view unfolds to the glacier and lake. The lake has many floating lumps of ice. A more spectacular view of the glacier is found if you take the walk along the moraine at high level to the mirador.
Written February 28, 2020
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Buenos dias, quisiera saber si agosto es un buen mes para visitar el chalten y si nieva en este mes. Gracias
Written June 8, 2022
Irene
Incheon, South Korea
I’m visiting El Chalten on Labour Day (1st May) next year. I need to take a bus from El Chalten to El Calafate and then take a flight to Buenos Aires. Anyone advice me if I won’t have a problem taking a scheduled bus & flight on Labor Day in Argentina?? I’m so so worried as I heard no one works on that day....Need to book a flight in advance but first need to check the availability for all transportations.. Pls help me!
Written September 10, 2019
Hola! Me recomiendan alguna empresa que realice excursión desde El Calafate? El nivel de dificultad es medio o bajo? Gracias!!
Written February 21, 2019
El Chaltén es un lugar hermoso, te recomiendo quedarte 3 noches por las mismas razones. Es un lugar hermoso, podés ver el Fitz Roy y los senderos son excelentes para recorrer.
Los Senderos merecen su tiempo ya por ejemplo tenés el que comienza con el Mirador del Río de las Vueltas, la Laguna de Capri, el Sendero del Fitz Roy, la Laguna de los 3, luego regresás y hacés el Sendero que te lleva al Lago Torre desde las lagunas de Madre e Hija, regresás hasta Casada La Margarita y con ello cerrás un día de gran esfuerzo,. Al otro día te hacés el Sendero de El Cóndor, El Aguila y Laguna de Loma del Pliegue Tumbado. Para cerrar otro día podés irte al Chorrillo del Salto o bien comprarte una excursión a Lago del Desierto.
Saludos.
Written February 22, 2019
Estaríamos llegando el día 06 de agosto podremos hacer estas travesias? Y que otras podríamos hacer ya que estaremos 4 días allí.muchas gracias un saludo..Susana
Written July 27, 2018
Hola susana, es una época de viento y nevadas. En la entrada al pueblo esta el guardaparque. Consulta le las posibilidades x la época. Saludos y suerte
Written July 27, 2018
que edades pueden hacer y cuantos km son graciassss
Written July 5, 2018
Hola! Es un sendero dentro de todo bastante sencillo. Al lado nuestro iba una familia con unas chiquitas de unos 7 años. Iban saltando y corriendo, llegaron a Laguna Torre y seguían jugando. Salvo el inicio que es un poco empinado, el resto es muy llevadero. Son 18 km entre ida y vuelta. Es un tramo, pero si los chicos están motivados con la aventura lo hacen perfectamente.
Written July 6, 2018
Hola, si alguien puede informarme del estado de los senderos del chalten y su clima por estos dias, estoy viajando la semana que viene. Puede ser que ya estuvo cayendo nieve y hay senderos que estan peligrosos para transitar?
Written March 19, 2018
Hola Alefabe!
Yo viaje a mediados de Febrero y estuvo hermoso. El clima debe rondar los 20° como máxima y los 9°/8° la mínima. El viento siempre esta presente, durante el día el sol hace que no se sienta mucho el frió, pero de noche si refresca bastante. No creo que este nevando pero si refrescando mucho mas. Disfrutalo!!!
Written March 19, 2018
hola queria saber como hacer para unir el camino de lagura torre con el de las lagunas madre e hija? y si el mismo dia se puede sumar el de la laguna de los tres. gracias
Written February 19, 2018
Hola. Nosotros fuimos en diciembre. Hicimos Laguna Torre por la tarde, es exigente pero vale la pena. Salimos cerca de las 14.30 horas y regresamos casi a las 22 horas, la ventaja es que oscurece tarde, pero te aconsejo ir por la mañana para tener más tiempo de estar en el lugar, ya que es hermoso. Al otro día llegamos hasta Laguna Capri solamente, no seguimos hasta laguna de los tres. Ojala disfrutes tu viaje, El Chaltén es un lugar inolvidable. Saludos.
Written February 22, 2018
Hola, el 1 de febrero estamos en el Chalten y queremos acampar dos días en de Agostini, por nuestra cuenta. Se puede alquilar carpa? hay que reservar con anticipación? desde ya ... muchas gracias!!
Written January 14, 2018
viajo al chalten en agosto. querría saber si el clima me permitirá realizar caminatas en estas senderos del chalten?
Written May 7, 2017
Hola!! Yo viaje para principios de agosto. Es hermoso!!! Yo fui en esa época porque no conocía la nieve jeje
Hay rutas que vas a poder hacer y otras que no por el hielo que se forma en el camino. Igualmente vas a disfrutarlo mucho. Camine sobre el Lago de la torre hasta una vista muy aproximada al glaciar y fue hermoso.
Saludos!!
Written May 8, 2017
Hola, voy en febrero al glaciar y paso un día entero en el chaltén. Tengo que elegir entre esta caminata, laguna de los tres o laguna capri? cual me recomendàs? un abrazo y gracias!
Written December 27, 2016
Hola, febrero es la mejor época del año. Si llegas y el día esta soleado y 100% despejado, mi sugerencia es que hagas Glaciar Torre, la belleza es única, y la caminata tiene un paisaje increíble. Ademas, te permite hacer la primera parada en el Mirador del torre, con lo cual, alli podes verificar si tu cuerpo responde para caminar mas y seguir hasta la laguna, o bien pegar la media vuelta. Caso contrario, ve directo a la laguna Capri y la vuelta hasta el mirador del Fist Roy. Yo lo hice sin bastones, pero es mejor llevarlos, te van a resultar de mucha utilidad. Exitos y buen viaje!!!
Written December 29, 2016
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