Los Glaciares National Park
Trekking
Those who love freedom and being in contact with nature, have the opportunity of making a lot of free trekking inside the National Park, specially in El Chaltén, or the unique experience of walking on glaciers with the help of mountain guides. Before starting, choose a trip according with your capacity.

Mt. Fitz Roy, (Chaltén).

Let the Ranger know about your trip and always take the Trekking / Climbing registry. During the walk, never leave the trail and do not try to make shortcuts.
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Walk on the Perito Moreno glacier
El Chaltén & Lago del Desierto
Walk on the Perito Moreno glacier
As sailing near the glacier offers an unique visual perspective, to experience walking on Perito Moreno glacier (minitrekking) is outstanding. Once the Rico branch is crossed, the walk through the woods starts, at the end of the way, crampons are given to be put on. Once this task is complete, small groups escorted by specialized guides start a walk of around two hours among great ice peaks, towers, turquoise blue cracks and small lagoons. It is an easy walk, recommended for ages between 10 to 60 years old. It is also important to take sport shoes, if possible trekking shoes, thick socks, long trousers, jacket, sweater, sun glasses, sun block, gloves and hat. This tour Este paseo puede se contratar en las agencias de turismo de El Calafate.
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El Chaltén & Lago del Desierto
On the northern extreme of the park, the granite peaks, lakes, woods and glaciers become all together one of the most extraordinary places of the world. The highest mountains are Mt. Fitz Roy (3405m) and Mt. Torre (3102 m). In this scenario, the small village of El Chaltén, gives shelter to the climbers and trekkers of all around the world.

Nowadays it has a population of about 300 inhabitants, and an increasing offer in touristic services.

Olso is possible walking on the Torre glacier.


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