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Fitz Roy Expediciones · El Chaltén, Patagonia
We head out almost every day to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre, and run multi-day crossings to Estancia Cristina. We live in town.
Departures we already have set up and how many spots are left on each. If your date is not here, write to us: it usually works out.
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A day with us
We meet at 8 and drive to the Río Eléctrico bridge, where the trail starts.
Lenga forest and a gentle climb. The group sets the pace: we stop for a photo, some water, or just to look.
The last kilometre and a half is the steep climb. Slowly, with breaks.
At the top the lake appears with Fitz Roy right above it. We eat there if the wind allows.
We walk down past Laguna Capri to town. Between 8 and 10 hours in all.
Local guides we have worked with for many years, all bilingual. Each tells you a different part: the climbers, the forest and its animals, the ice, the pioneers.
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Expeditions
Several days through valleys where you hardly meet anyone, with tents and food taken care of. They end at Estancia Cristina or on Lago Viedma.
Solid line: our own tracks. White dots: Guanaco – Cristina, main places only; we will add the track once we record it.
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4 days≈ 44 km↑ 1,019 m
Four days far from roads and huts, from the shore of Lago Viedma to Estancia Cristina.
5 days
Five days from the Río Guanaco valley, over Paso Sombrero, to arrive at Estancia Cristina on foot.
4 days≈ 38 km+ 35 km by boat↑ 1,403 m
The circuit around Cerro Huemul in four days, beside the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Groups: 10–13 Nov · 7–10 Dec · 11–14 Jan
Pre-registration is free. Once the group minimum is confirmed we ask for the deposit.
Before you go
Wind rules in Chaltén. See it now in town, at Laguna de los Tres and at summit height, and how it looks for the next three days.
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About us
Alberto del Castillo came to El Chaltén in 1985, the year the town was founded. He is a mountain guide and today chairs Estancia Cristina.
In 1995 we started Fitz Roy Expediciones. Since then we have walked these trails in every season, with small groups and guides from town.
For most day treks, no — but a reasonable level of fitness. Laguna de los Tres is a long day with a lot of climbing; Laguna Torre is more accessible. If you are unsure which suits you, write to us and we will help you choose.
From moderate walks to demanding trails. Each trek shows distance, elevation gain, highest point and hours so you can choose by fitness and experience.
Sturdy hiking boots, layers, a waterproof jacket, sun protection, sunglasses, water and a small backpack. The weather changes fast, even in summer: expect wind, rain and cold on the same day.
Patagonian weather is unpredictable and our guides assess conditions all the time. If needed we change the time, the route or the goal to keep the day safe.
It depends on the trek. On day treks the packed lunch is optional; on multi-day crossings all meals are included. Each page says what is included.
Yes — for individuals, couples, families or small groups. With a private guide you choose the pace, the timing and the route.
The main season runs from October to April, with snow-free trails and long days. Every season has something: tell us your dates and we will suggest what to do.
Yes, almost all are in Los Glaciares National Park. Along the way our guides share the natural history, geology and mountain environment of the Fitz Roy massif.
Contact
To book, ask about a date or set up a private trek. Write wherever suits you: someone from the office answers, not a bot.
