Things to see and do El Chaltén

14 km from El Chaltén, on Route 40, this lake located north of Lago Argentino seems to be its twin. It also receives its turquoise waters from the melting glaciers, those of the northern sector of the Parque Nacional de los Glaciares. Then, at its eastern end, it flows via the Rio La Leona southwards into the Lago Argentino. Some hostels offer bike tours, but you can also organise hikes along its shores. It is possible to discover it on a cruise to the Viedma Glacier, the largest glacier in all of Patagonia.

It is the name of the small representative cervide of Patagonia that gave its name to one of the most beautiful glaciers in the region. The trail that leads to the glacier and its lagoon, with absolutely unique turquoise blue, is an enchanting journey through a forest that is equally so (one believes in one of the many fantastic movies, free to you to imagine which one!). Follow the yellow markings all along, and continue after the sign indicating that access to the glacier is forbidden, after a few meters of climb you will arrive at the Laguna.

A small hike to the south of the village to recover from some energivore trekking in the glacier park. The departure takes place near the park office and allows you to admire a beautiful panorama on the turquoise waters of Lago Viedma.

If you are freshly landed and need to warm up quietly before embarking on more demanding hikes, opt for this nice hike. It will take you to the Chorillo del Salto waterfall, which was formed by the melting of the accumulated snow and glaciers of the Fitz Roy massif. To get there, we cross a beautiful low forest of ñires. The trail starts in the centre of El Chaltén, follow the same path that leads to the Laguna de Los Tres and continue along the path that goes to the right.