Glacier Lookout Trek
from$1,080
El Chaltén, Patagonia
A small trekking village below the granite towers of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, with glacier walks and camp sites that fill in the short summer.
El Chaltén, Patagonia in brief
- 400 m
- Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre day walks, and glacier trekking
- Argentine peso (ARS)
- Spanish
- GMT-3
- Type I
- Many visitors can enter without a visa, but rules vary by nationality; check current entry rules before you travel.
- Fly to El Calafate, then take a bus or transfer of about 3 hours to El Chalten. Allow time for dust and wind on the road.
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- Jan Best
- Feb Best
- Mar Good
- Apr Off season
- May Off season
- Jun Off season
- Jul Off season
- Aug Off season
- Sep Off season
- Oct Off season
- Nov Good
- Dec Best
Trips in El Chaltén, Patagonia
- Small group
The right month
- Jan Best
- Feb Best
- Mar Good
- Apr Off season
- May Off season
- Jun Off season
- Jul Off season
- Aug Off season
- Sep Off season
- Oct Off season
- Nov Good
- Dec Best
Where to stay
- Camp
Condor Ridge Camp
from$95/ night
Roads, passes and permits
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Strong winds
Winds can be very strong, especially in spring and summer. Trails are closed or turned back when gusts become unsafe, so keep a flexible plan.
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Laguna de los Tres
The walk to Laguna de los Tres is steep and long, and the return trip takes most of a day. Start early and check trail conditions at the park office first.
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Winter season
Many lodges, restaurants and tour operators reduce services or close in the winter months. Confirm opening dates before you book.
From the journal
- Patagonia
When to visit Patagonia
The short summer, the quieter shoulder months and the winter season in El Chalten, with honest notes on wind, crowds and what closes.
By Lucia Ferrer
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