Laguna Torre, El Chaltén

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Laguna Torre, El Chaltén
Laguna Torre, El Chaltén
Laguna Torre, El Chaltén
Laguna Torre, El Chaltén
Laguna Torre, El Chaltén
Description

The trail to Laguna Torre is another great classic of El Chaltén in Argentine Patagonia, which runs along the valley of the Río Fitz Roy and offers a much less steep terrain, culminating in a glacial lagoon at the base of the legendary and challenging Cerro Torre (one of the most difficult granite spires in the world for mountaineering).

Guidelines
Extension: 19 Km
Access status: Open
Difficulty Moderate
Orientation Moderate
Signaling Level Complete
Conservation Good
Risk Exposure Medium
Sun Exposure Medium
Hydration Point Unavailable
Climbing No climbing required
Minimum Altitude: 404.51m
Maximum Altitude: 718.49m
Negative Unevenness: 720m
Positive Unevenness: 757m
Tips

The trail is part of Los Glaciares National Park and has an entrance fee. - Foreigners: $45,000 ARS (approximately 30 to 35 dollars). - National Residents (Argentina): $15,000 ARS. - Students (from Argentine institutions): $7,000 ARS. - 50% discount for the second consecutive day. - 3-day FlexiPass: for $90,000 ARS for foreigners.

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Guidelines
Extension: 19 Km
Difficulty: Moderate
Orientation: Moderate
Signaling Level: Complete
Minimum Altitude: 404.51m
Maximum Altitude: 718.49m
Negative Unevenness: 720m
Positive Unevenness: 757m
Route

The trail begins at the western edge of the village of El Chaltén. There are two initial ascents that quickly merge: one at the end of Calle Los Charitos and another a little further south, near the mouth of the river. Both points have clear signage indicating the start of the trail. The initial section is uphill, and after 3.5 km we reach the Cerro Torre viewpoint; unfortunately, Cerro Torre was hidden by clouds. The trail descends the slope and follows the Fitz Roy River valley along a long flat stretch, and just before reaching Laguna Torre, there is a small ascent to reach the shore of the lagoon. It is a long hike, but the elevation gain is gentle (about 475 meters of accumulated elevation). There are no steep and exhausting sections.

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