El Chalten Trips & Tours

There's no mistaking El Chaltén as a mecca for hikers and outdoors lovers. All around town, there are travellers (and locals) donning daypacks, trekking boots and poles, and looking at the surroundings, it’s easy to understand why. Located within the Glaciers National Park, the Patagonian village boasts deep-blue, shimmering lakes encircled by jagged mountains and snow-capped peaks, which couldn't be more ideal for exploring on foot. Among the most famous of the hikes is Laguna Torre and the Cerro Torre viewpoint but the absolute star of El Chaltén is the Laguna de los Tres, an adventurous trail ending in a staggering view of the iconic Mount Fitz Roy, the inspiration for the Patagonia clothing brand’s logo no less. The best part is that almost everyone can conquer the trail - or part of it. And when your leg muscles are crying out for a break, worry not: this gem of a place is a paradise to just lay back and soak in the views.