Laguna Torre Hike

Discover the National Capital of Trekking when you take our hike to the Laguna Torre from El Chaltén. You will enjoy a mix of sport and sightseeing as you cross glaciers and mountain tracks.

Laguna Torre Hike

El Chaltén is the National Capital of Trekking in Argentina. We will meet at Avenida San Martín, 631, and begin our 5.5-mile trekking route to Laguna Torre lake.

We will cross Antarctic beech woodland, gaining height until reaching the Margarita Waterfall viewpoint, where you will see the canyon created by the Fitz Roy River.

We will continue up the mountain towards another viewpoint, which offers a panorama of Cerro Torre, the second-highest mountain in Glaciers National Park at just over 10,000 feet, surpassed only by Mount Fitz Roy. We will pause here to rest and admire the mountains and glaciers.

Laguna Torre is reached through a two-hour walk where you may spot native bird species such as the Magellanic woodpecker. At the lake, you will see the ice tongues projecting into the cold waters, with free time for photos.

After a lakeside picnic, we will walk back to the starting point, concluding the activity 7 to 8 hours after it begins, depending on the group's speed.

How Difficult is the Hiking Route?

The hiking route through Laguna Torre is moderately difficult. No previous experience is needed, but a good level of physical condition is required. The 4.3-mile walk takes approximately three hours.

This activity is not recommended for individuals with cardiac or respiratory problems.