Mount Fitz Roy
The most iconic and challenging peak in the region, offering spectacular trekking routes and unforgettable views.
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El Chaltén, Patagonia's trekking capital, offers breathtaking views of granite peaks, glaciers, and lakes. It's a must-visit destination for adventurers seeking wild nature and dramatic landscapes.
Things to do in El Chaltén include Mount Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Laguna Torre. Here are 12 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
The most iconic and challenging peak in the region, offering spectacular trekking routes and unforgettable views.
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A dramatic and beautiful peak, a popular trekking destination with breathtaking views of glaciers and lakes.
Plan El ChalténA picturesque glacial lake with direct views of Cerro Torre and Glaciar Grande, a popular day hike destination.
Plan El ChalténA stunning turquoise glacial lake at the foot of Fitz Roy, the highlight of a famous day hike.
Plan El ChalténA unique experience of walking on the massive Viedma Glacier, including ice climbing with appropriate gear.
Plan El ChalténAn accessible viewpoint with spectacular panoramic views of the Fitz Roy massif, perfect for photography.
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Del Desierto Lake or Lake of the Desert is a natural lake located in the Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Located near Monte Fitz Roy and the O'Higgins/San Martín Lake, Lago del Desierto was for many decades the subject of a territorial dispute between Argentina and Chile, escalating to a small firefight on 6 November 1965 when 40 to 90 members of the Argentine Gendarmerie fought against four Chilean Carabineros, of which a lieutenant was killed and a sergeant was injured. The dispute was resolved favourably for Argentina in 1994 by international arbitration.
Plan El ChalténHere is what 3 days in El Chaltén look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

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Mount Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Laguna Torre, Laguna de los Tres, Viedma Glacier Trekking & Ice Hiking, Mirador del Fitz Roy and 6 more. Mount Fitz Roy: The most iconic and challenging peak in the region, offering spectacular trekking routes and unforgettable views.
Day 1: here, Laguna de los Tres. Day 2: Cerro Torre, Mount Fitz Roy. Day 3: Condor Mirador, Eagle Miradors.
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