El Chaltén is the “National Trekking Capital”: the province counts more than fifty trails. The landscape is dominated by Mount Fitz Roy (or Chaltén) and Cerro Torre.
Classic trails and spots
- Mirador de Los Cóndores (Condor lookout).
- Laguna de los Tres, at the foot of Fitz Roy.
- Laguna Torre.
- Loma del Pliegue Tumbado.
- Chorrillo del Salto.
- Piedra del Fraile.
Also: horseback riding, sport fishing and rafting. Trail conditions and camping rules are set by Los Glaciares National Park: check before you travel at Turismo Santa Cruz – El Chaltén.
Getting there
Fly into El Calafate (FTE) and from there it's about 220 km by scheduled bus or car. Tourism office: Perito Moreno 28.
Traveling on? Back on Route 40, Tres Lagos is the next fuel stop heading north.
