11.2km
Total Distance
915m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The finest day hike from El Chalten, ending at a glacial lagoon directly beneath the granite spires of Mount Fitz Roy. The trail climbs steadily through forest and moorland before a punishing final ascent up scree to the lake. The view of Fitz Roy reflected in the water is one of the great sights of Patagonia.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Canilla de Agua Potable
    at the start · Drinking water
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 0.6km
  3. 3
    Mirador Río de las Vueltas · 1km
    Viewpoint
  4. 4
    Mirador Río de las Vueltas · 1.3km
    Viewpoint
  5. 5
    Spring · 2.4km
    springs can run dry
  6. 6
    Viewpoint · 2.8km
  7. 7
    Mirador Fitz Roy · 3.9km
    Viewpoint
  8. 8
    Viewpoint · 4.1km
Parking
35m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1 · T2 for 2.2km
Surface
natural ground 81%, rock 14%
Marked route
Sendero Laguna de los Tres

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes