Early in the morning depart to Torres del Paine National Park. Once arrived at Hotel Grey we will take the boat and after 45 min of navigation by the glacial lake dodging icebergs we will arrive to Refugio Grey, which is tucked away in a small valley in a wooded area that is protected from the wind. Start our trekking to the Grey Glacier viewpoint. Here you will be able to experience the wind coming off the Southern Ice Field and see both the ice field and Glacier Grey! Return to Refugio to have lunch During the afternoon we will continue our hike to Refugio Paine Grande stopping at the most important viewpoints to immortalize with our camera, the most beautiful landscapes of the Eighth wonder of the world. Accommodation in Paine Grande camping area. (6 hours, 17 km)
Accommodation : (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Picnic)
Trekking Distance : 17 kilometers
Trekking Time : 6-7 hours
Altitude Gains & Losses : 700 meters
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DAY 6: CERRO CASTILLO – EL CALAFATE (B-BL)
Visit the Estancia with option of activities (not included). Later transfer over the argentinian border and drive to El Calafate (200 km). Arrive in El Calafate, check-in in our hotel and free time to relax and find a good restaurant to have dinner. Night in hotel.
Accommodation : (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic)
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Accommodation : (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic)
- Reference Hotel Pictures
This trekking circuit is considered the main one on the area, being one of the most attractive and shocking on the area because it leads us on the base of mount Fitz Roy. Between 07:30 and 09:00 (Schedule to be reviewed and
informed the previous day); our guide with the driver picks the passengers to take us to the starting point of the trail, which is located at 18 kms from El Chalten (estimated time of 30/40 minutes in bus). As soon as we leave the town, from inside the vehicle we will begin to amaze of the Andean landscape, with the astonishing valley of Rio de las Vueltas on the right side, and in parts of the road the walls of Fitz Roy are already on sight. When arriving trough, the route to Rio Blanco (White River), where the activity begins, we introduce ourselves into a forest populated with Lengas (beech trees) and Ñires, with soft unevenness, and only after one hour of walking, arrive to the first lookout point, which surprises us with a privileged view to Glaciar de Piedras Blancas (White Stone Glacier). After this stop and have taken photographs, at about 45 more minutes Poincenot camping area is
encountered, where surely tents of trekkers of all nationalities can be found. Then, very close, the river is crossed through a hanging bridge, with the intention of arriving to the “Rio Blanco” base camp, which is solely used by climbers. Here, there is also a shelter made of logs constructed by the National Park Rangers, with the intention of aiding travelers under rough weather. From this point, those with moreenergy, the guide will lead them to the Laguna de Los Tres lookout point, which, starting from Rio Blanco is 500 meters of unevenness in 1 hour trekking. From said lookout point we can enjoy a privileged view of the Fitz Roy massif, the lagoon, and their glaciers. On a short distance, can also be appreciated a stunning view of Laguna Sucia (Dirty Lagoon). After enjoying lunch there, we head back to El Chalten through the Laguna Capri lookout point trail section. Approximately between 17:00 and 18:00 should be back in town or the hotel
Accommodation : (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic)
Trekking Distance : 23 kilometers
Trekking Time : more than 8 hours
Altitude Gains & Losses : +1200 meters
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Along with the Fitz Roy, this is the other most important trekking on the area, which ands with a stunning view to one of the most difficult to climb mountains in the world,
the Cerro Torre (Mount Torre). The trail starts from the town itself, with a gentle slope in the first few minutes, always walking along the course of the Fitz Roy River. After 20 minutes of walking, amazes us to see the Canyon of the Fitz Roy River and behold beautiful bodies of water suck as Cascada Margarita (Margarita Cascade). From here, we get to see delightful sight of the Cerro Torre. Right after, we reach the first lookout point which is ideal to make a first resting stop (at only 01:30 hrs. from El Chalten), and contemplate, besides Cerro Torre, its glaciers
and Cordon de las Adelas. If you return to El Chalten through this lookout point, it will be a 3-hour hike, ideal for passengers or groups looking for short duration activities. After this, we walk by (around 1 more hour) a beautiful valley, with little undulations, until reaching De Agostini Base Camp, where surely the elite of hikers and climbers from all around the world will be met, waiting to climb Cerro Torre. We keep hiking for a few more minutes, under the intention of reaching Laguna Torre, with a magnificent view of the mount of the same name, flanked by the Egger, Standhardt and Bifida pointers,
Accommodation : (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic)
Trekking Distance : 18 kilometers
Trekking Time : 6-7 hours
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Route Type Trekking
Route CodePATRK1
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