2-Day Hiking Tour: Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre from El Chaltén

Two days camping in the granite peaks, glaciers visible from the water.

This 2-day hiking tour from El Chaltén takes you to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre, two high-altitude viewpoints in Patagonia where you see Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre up close, with a night spent camping at Poincenot Camp. The tour includes a professional guide in English or Spanish, all meals, tent accommodation with sleeping bag and mat, and hotel pickup from El Chaltén. Minimum age is 15. Moderate fitness required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Hike to Laguna de los Tres and camp

• Hike to Laguna Capri
• Continue to Laguna de los Tres viewpoint
• Set up camp at Poincenot Camp
• Enjoy lunch box
• Relax in provided tent with sleeping gear

Day 2: Hike to Laguna Torre and return

• Breakfast at camp dome
• Hike to Laguna Madre e Hija
• Visit Laguna Torre and view glacier
• Enjoy lunch box
• Return to El Chaltén

The experience

The trek starts with a hike from El Chaltén to Laguna de los Tres, where the trail steepens near the end but opens onto a lake ringed by glaciers and granite walls. From there you move to Poincenot Camp, where you sleep in a provided dome tent with your own sleeping bag and mat. The camp sits in the backcountry, which means you hike the second day with no weight on your back. Just water and layers.

Day two takes you from camp to Laguna Torre, a smaller lake directly below Cerro Torre where you can see the mountain's glacier and small icebergs floating on the water. You also pass Laguna Capri on the way, another viewpoint with its own angle on Fitz Roy. After Laguna Torre, you hike back down to El Chaltén. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided throughout, and the guide handles route decisions and pacing for the group.

The overnight camp is the core of this tour. It lets you reach two high lakes and return in two days without carrying a heavy pack, and it puts you in the landscape instead of rushing back to town each evening. Bring comfortable hiking pants, waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, a beanie and fleece, two pairs of socks, a small backpack, sunscreen and gloves. The operator runs this in all weather, so dress for wind and cold.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• tent accommodation with sleeping bag and mat at Poincenot Camp.
• hotel pickup from El Chaltén.
• all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (15 to 75 years) · Under 15: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Patagonia Hikes

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in El Chaltén without your own transport. The guide collects you from your accommodation and takes you directly to the trailhead.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What is Laguna de los Tres like when you get there?

Laguna de los Tres is surrounded by glaciers and granite cliffs, with a rough and steep trail at the end that leads to the lake itself. The viewpoint is the main attraction in the park and offers close views of Fitz Roy and its ice.

Do I carry my own tent and sleeping bag?

No. The tour provides a dome tent, sleeping bag and mat at Poincenot Camp, so you hike both days with only a small backpack carrying water, snacks and layers.

What meals are included on the 2-day trek?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when you book. Let the operator know any other dietary requirements at the time of reservation.

How do I get to El Chaltén to start this tour?

Hotel pickup from El Chaltén is included, so the guide meets you at your accommodation and takes you to the trailhead. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach El Chaltén from elsewhere.

What is the minimum age and fitness level needed?

The minimum age is 15 years old. You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.

What do I see from Laguna Torre?

Laguna Torre sits directly below Cerro Torre and offers views of the mountain's glacier and small icebergs floating on the water. You also see Grande Glacier and Las Adelas from this vantage point.