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- On foot
Laguna Torre
Out and back on foot from El Chaltén
- distance
- 16.6 km
- elevation gain
- +500 m
- highest point
- 639 m
- duration
- 7–8 h
- difficulty
- Moderate
Stretch by stretch
The trail cut into stretches, measured on the track. Tap one to see it on the map and the profile; up top, the 3D camera flies there.
- On foot
km 0 – 8.2 · height 421 – 642 m
Route measured on our own track. Touch the profile to see the height at each point.
The numbers
Measured on our own track, with heights from the Copernicus GLO-30 model.
- Walking
- 16.6km
- Total ascent
- +500m
- Total descent
- −500m
- Lowest point
- 435 m
- Highest point
- 639 m
- Steepest stretch
- 11 %average grade over 1 km
- Steeper than 15 %
- 1.2 km
- Walking time
- 7–8 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
The trek
No transfers: we walk out of town until we stand in front of Cerro Torre.
We follow the Río Fitz Roy into the valley, through lenga forest and natural viewpoints where Cerro Torre slowly shows itself.
Then the forest opens into a huge glacial basin. The lake sits under the Torre’s wall, with the Grande Glacier falling into the water and icebergs drifting.
Easier than Laguna de los Tres, but the valley wind is serious: the guides know where to stop and when to go on.
How the day goes
- Walk out of town
- Río Fitz Roy valley and lenga forest
- Cerro Torre viewpoint
- Moraine above the lake and the Grande Glacier
- Back the same way
What is included
- Professional mountain guide, in Spanish or English
- VHF radio
Extra, if you need it
- Packed lunch
Worth knowing
- The itinerary may change with the weather or trail conditions.
- A good level of fitness is recommended.
- Small groups.
- Tell us beforehand about dietary needs, allergies or medical conditions.
- We send the packing list once your booking is confirmed.
- Private departures are available.
- For safety, the guide may change or call off the route if the mountain asks for it.
Wind on the way
It is the first thing we check in the morning. Town can be calm while the lake is blowing hard, so we show both heights.
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Laguna Torre: questions
How long is the Laguna Torre hike?
7 to 8 hours with stops: 16.6 km out and back from town.
How hard is Laguna Torre?
Moderate: about 500 m of climbing in total, with no very steep stretches. The valley wind can be strong.
Is there a park fee?
Yes: it is inside Los Glaciares National Park. Since 1/6/2026 a day costs ARS 50,000 for foreign visitors and ARS 25,000 for Argentines, by QR or card (no cash). It is not included in the trek.
Is a transfer needed?
No: we walk straight out of town.
What do you see at Laguna Torre?
Cerro Torre and its spires above the lake, with the Grande Glacier falling into the water and icebergs drifting.
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The mountain logbook
What people who walked with us write, as soon as they are back. No marketing filter: we read it, approve it and it appears here, with its date.
The whole logbook →The logbook opens this season: every hiker gets a link when they are back and what they write appears here, dated. The first entry could be yours.
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What happens when you book
The full policy →- 01Written confirmationYour place is confirmed once we receive payment and send you the confirmation.
- 02Meeting point and timeThey come with the confirmation. Depending on the trek, we meet in town or pick you up.
- 03What to bringWe send you the list: hiking boots with good grip, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, water and food.
- 04If the weather says noThe guide decides. If we cannot go, we move you to the next date or give you credit for another trek.
- 05If you need to cancel30 days or more before: full refund; 15 to 29 days: 50%; under 15 days: no refund.
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