#4 day hike – Laguna de los Tres, Argentina

Why?

The photos say it all.

• our pick for best day hike — of many — out of El Chaltén, Argentina’s Trekking Capital in Patagonia
• the nearest airport is El Calafate
• November – March are the best months. You might have snow on the trail in November or March, however.
• 8 hours round trip depending on route
• elevation gain 2,300 ft. (700m)
• option to tent near the lake
• infamous for bad weather. Be prepared for extreme wind.

World → S America → Patagonian Andes → Argentina → Laguna de los Tres

El Chaltén

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vista from El Chaltén

For details click over to our Laguna de los Tres information page.