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Fitz Roy Trek
Argentina — El Calafate
Argentine Patagonia’s most iconic day hike.
Distance: 26.0 km
Elevation Gain: 800 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4-6 days
The trek to Laguna de los Tres (Mount Fitz Roy’s base) starts from El Chaltén and offers incredible views of Monte Fitz Roy’s granite spires. It’s a moderately challenging 20 km out-and-back hike through lenga forests and past glacial streams, culminating in a steep climb to a turquoise lake directly below the towering peak.