Laguna Torre Hike

Discover the National Capital of Trekking on a hike to the Laguna Torre from El Chaltén. Enjoy a combination of sport and sightseeing, crossing glaciers and mountain tracks.

Laguna Torre Hike

El Chaltén is known as the National Capital of Trekking in Argentina. We will meet at 9 a.m at the San Martín Lake Office to start our 5.5-mile trekking route to the Laguna Torre.

The hike begins through Antarctic beech woodland, gaining height until reaching the Margarita Waterfall viewpoint, offering views of the canyon formed by the Fitz Roy River.

Continuing up the mountain, we will arrive at another viewpoint with a panorama of Cerro Torre, the second highest mountain in Glaciers National Park at over 10,000 feet, only surpassed by Mount Fitz Roy. We will pause to rest and admire the surrounding mountains and glaciers.

The walk to Laguna Torre takes about two hours. Look for native bird species, like the Magellanic woodpecker. Upon arrival, enjoy free time for photos of the ice tongues in the lake. After a lakeside picnic, the group will walk back, with the excursion ending between 4 pm and 5 pm, depending on the group’s pace.

How difficult is the hiking route?

The hiking route is moderately difficult. No prior experience is needed, but a good level of physical condition is required, with a duration of about three hours for the 4.3-mile walk. This activity is not recommended for individuals with cardiac or respiratory issues.