20.1km
Total Distance
1,242m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A quiet trail from El Chalten through lenga forest to the hidden Laguna Ilon below the eastern glaciers of the Fitz Roy range. The route crosses the Rio de las Vueltas away from the busier paths.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Shelter · 1.7km
  2. 2
    Canilla de Agua Potable · 5km
    Drinking water
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 5.5km
  4. 4
    Mirador Río de las Vueltas · 5.9km
    Viewpoint
  5. 5
    Spring · 7.3km
    springs can run dry
  6. 6
    Viewpoint · 7.7km
  7. 7
    Mirador Fitz Roy · 8.7km
    Viewpoint
  8. 8
    Viewpoint · 8.9km
Path grade (SAC)
T1 · T5 for 0.8km
Surface
natural ground 81%, paved 13%
Marked route
Sendero Laguna de los Tres, Senda Madre e Hija

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route