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El Chaltén weather
Argentina’s Trekking Capital — Home to Fitz Roy and world-class alpine climbing
- 26 Day Hikes
- 5 Multi-Day Treks
- Weather Insights
12 trails in this area
El Chaltén-The glaciers national park
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1
Laguna de los Tres (Fitz Roy)
Hard
- 8–9 hours
- 24 km round trip
Weather Notes
Final ascent highly exposed to wind; clouds often build late morning; best visibility early day
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2
Laguna Torre
Moderate
- 6–7 hours
- 18 km round trip
Weather Notes
Strong valley winds common; Cerro Torre often clears briefly between frontal systems
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3
Mirador Torre
Easy
- 2–3 hours
- 5 km round trip
Weather Notes
Lower elevation but wind funnels up valley; useful backup hike in unstable weather
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4
Laguna Capri
easy
- 3–4 hours
- 8 km round trip
Weather Notes
Sheltered early; clouds often form around Fitz Roy mid-day
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5
Chorrillo del Salto
easy
- 2–2.5 hours
- 7 km round trip
Weather Notes
Forested and protected from wind; good option during storms
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6
Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
Hard
- 8–9 hours
- 23 km round trip
Weather Notes
Extremely exposed ridgeline; unsafe in high wind forecasts
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7
Mirador de los Cóndores
Easy
- 1–1.5 hours
- 3 km round trip
Weather Notes
Wind-exposed viewpoint; gusty afternoons common
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8
Mirador de las Águilas
Easy
- 2–2.5 hours
- 6 km round trip
Weather Notes
Exposed to steppe winds; clearer in post-frontal conditions
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9
Laguna Madre
Moderate
- 5–6 hours
- ~14 km round trip
Weather Notes
Partial forest shelter; wind increases near open sections
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10
Laguna Hija
Moderate
- 5–6 hours
- ~15 km round trip
Weather Notes
Often combined with Laguna Madre; wind increases late day
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11
Loma de los Pizarras
Hard
- 8–10 hours
- ~12 km round trip
Weather Notes
Very strong wind possible in the saddles of the rolling hills.
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Glaciar Piedras Blancas (Viewpoint)
Moderate
- 7–8 hours
- ~20 km round trip
Weather Notes
Protected by the forest but be careful of trees falling.
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7 trails in this area
Río Eléctrico / Ruta 41
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1
Piedra del Fraile
Moderate
- 4–5 hours
- 12 km round trip
Weather Notes
Wind increases past treeline; valley sheltered early
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2
Piedra Negra
Moderate
- 6–7 hours
- 16 km round trip
Weather Notes
Cold winds from upper valley; common afternoon gusts
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3
Laguna Pollone
Hard
- 7–8 hours
- 18 km round trip
Weather Notes
Exposed alpine basin; unstable weather frequent
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4
Laguna de los Catorce
Hard
- 8–9 hours
- 22 km round trip
Weather Notes
High elevation; wind accelerates through cirque
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5
Laguna Eléctrica
Moderate
- 6–7 hours
- 18 km round trip
Weather Notes
Strong glacier-driven winds near lake
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6
La Playita
Hard
- 8–9 hours
- 22 km round trip
Weather Notes
Highly exposed; rapid weather changes
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7
Glaciar Marconi
Very Hard
- 10–12 hours
- 26 km round trip
Weather Notes
Wind tunnel effect near ice; only safe in stable high pressure
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3 trails in this area
Estancia Los Huemules
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2
Laguna Diablo
Moderate
- 5–6 hours
- 14 km round trip
Weather Notes
Wind increases near lagoon; clouds linger
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1
Laguna Azul
Easy
- 2 hours
- 6 km round trip
Weather Notes
Forested and protected; reliable in mixed weather
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3
Refugio Puesto Cagliero
Moderate
- 6–7 hours
- 16 km round trip
Weather Notes
Glacier winds common near refuge
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4 trails in this area
Lago del Desierto
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1
Glaciar Huemul
Easy
- 1.5–2 hours
- 4 km round trip
Weather Notes
Sudden katabatic winds off glacier
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2
Glaciar Vespignani
Easy
- 1–1.5 hours
- 3 km round trip
Weather Notes
Generally sheltered; wind near viewpoints
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3
Lago Del Desierto
Moderate
- 3–4 hours
- 8 km round trip
Weather Notes
Wind exposure increases near lake
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4
Hito Limítrofe
Moderate
- 4–5 hours
- ~10 km round trip
Weather Notes
Border ridge exposed to crosswinds
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Multi-Day Adventures
Epic backcountry routes through the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and beyond.
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4 Days
Huemul Circuit
1
Laguna Toro
Very Hard
Weather Notes
Sheltered but gusty at night
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2
Paso del Viento
Very Hard
Weather Notes
Extreme wind exposure
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3
Paso Huemul
Hard
Weather Notes
Katabatic glacier winds
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4
Bahía de los Témpanos
Moderate
Weather Notes
Wind off Viedma Glacier
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5
Río Túnel River crossing
Expedition
Weather Notes
Variable, gust-driven
