Classic Plus

A spectacular and unforgettable 3 day trek. Camping in some beautiful spots and famous base camps with the added extra of visiting the location of Piedra del Fraile and the Pollone glacier. A tour along stunning U shaped valleys, reaching the base of the mystical mountain Mt Fitz Roy, having lunch next to Torre lagoon and walking along the path that mountaineers use to access the Continental Ice Field. Enjoyable, memorable and beautiful: all rolled into one trip!

Day 1
Trek to Piedra del Fraile and Pollone Glacier

The day starts with a 30 minute transfer from El Chaltén to Río Electrico.

From here we start walking along the Electrico valley, through an enchanting lenga forest until we arrive at Piedra del Fraile, about 2 hours later. This will be our home for the night. After a short break and some lunch we continue along the valley towards the Pollone Glacier.

The trek here is against the prevailing winds from the Continental Ice field. We are able to appreciate raw nature at its best; pure rock and ice. Along the way we admire a different angle of Mt Fitz Roy, its Northern Face. After a short break at this hidden lagoon at the base of the mountains we return to our refuge to enjoy a hot meal and rest.

– Overnight: Piedra del Fraile Refuge

– Distance: 15 Km.

– Walking: 6 hs.

– Lunch and dinner included

Day 2
Trek to Laguna De los Tres

After breakfast we will head off towards Río Eléctrico bridge, trailhead of Laguna de los Tres. The trail gains altitud softly and our first stop is the Piedras Blancas Glacier Viewpoint.

From here the path ascends steeply up to Laguna de los Tres, the closest we can get to Fitz Roy without doing anything technical. The effort is all made worthwhile by the breathtaking views we get at the top; of Mt Fitz Roy, its satellite mountains and the view of the valley we have been walking along.

Weather permitting; we will have lunch at the lagoon. We will then start the descent towards Poincenot, our next camp, from where we can continue to admire the Fitz Roy massif!

– Overnight: Poincenot Campground.

– Distance: 15 Km.

– Walking: 7/8 hs.

– Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day 3
Trek to Laguna Torre

If you get up early you may be able to take sunrise photos of Mt Fitz Roy in a beautiful hue of red; a breathtaking moment if you are lucky enough! After breakfast we will continue through the beautiful lenga forests past the lagoons – Madre, Hija and Nieta. The path is quite flat, a break after the climbing of the day before! After a couple of hours we will drop in to the glacial valley that takes us towards Laguna Torre. This valley is loved by geologists and photographers for its perfect “U” shape. At the end of the valley we will find the Laguna Torre, its glacier and the famous Mt Torre – considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. After lunch at the lagoon we head back towards El Chaltén along the Fitz Roy River valley

– Distance: 20 Km.

– Walking: 7/8 hs.

– Breakfast and lunch included

Requirements:

  • Fit – be able and willing to carry a back pack weighing 6/8kg.
  • Multi-day trek and camping experience.
  • No technical experience is required.
  • Prior to the participating in the trek the Personal Information Questionnaire must be filled in and sent to us.

Includes:

  • Mountain Guide(AAGM/EPGAMT-APN.
  • Transfer on Day 1 – from El Chaltén to Río Electrico.
  • Entrance fees to private property.
  • Technical mountain equipment.
  • Group camping and cooking equipments.
  • Meals during the trek (*): 2 breakfasts, 3 pack lunches, 2 afternoon teas and 2 dinners.

Overnights:

  • 1 night in a basic refuge: – dorm accommodation (made up bed). Shared bathrooms outside.
  • 1 night of camping at Laguna Capri in 2 man tents with sleeping bag and sleep mats (basic campsite, only a long drop toilet available).
  • National Park permission of Tourist activities (P.N.L.G.).

Doesn’t include:

  • Accommodation in El Chaltén pre and post trek (please ask for help)
  • Personal equipment (check recommended Kit List).
  • Additional porters.
  • Alcoholic drinks or fizzy drinks.
  • Insurance.
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the programme.

Equipment and logistics:

  • Camping and Safety equipment are provided (may be shared with other trekkers).
  • Eating is in 7m wide domes with tables and stools.
  • Sleeping in 2/3 man tents with sleeping bag and sleep mat.
  • Any equipment that you don’t have or you forget may be hired in El Chaltén.
  • Clients help with the carrying of group equipment and food.
  • Clients can contract a porter (up to 15kg) for transfering personal/group kit.
  • We have available digital cameras, GPS, Walkie Talkies and VHF radios for hire if you wish.
  • Campsites are basic (they have no conventional infrastructure).
  • Campsites don’t have electricity, toilets or showers.
  • First aid Kit.
  • VHF Radio.

Recommended Personal Kit List:

  • Back pack (30 litres).
  • Warm hat.
  • Cap/sun hat.
  • Buff/scarf (something to keep your neck warm).
  • Short and long sleeved t-shirts (synthetic).
  • Thermal layers – top and bottom.
  • Fleece.
  • Waterproof jacket with hood (like Gore-Tex).
  • Trekking trousers (preferably convertibles).
  • Waterproof trousers.
  • Warm gloves.
  • 2 pairs of trekking socks.
  • Light waterproof trekking boots.
  • Trekking poles (optional – or hire locally).
  • Sunglasses with UV filter.
  • Sun block (SPF 40) and lip balm (it’s dry in Patagonia).
  • Water bottle – 1 litre.
  • Tape/Compeed – something for blisters.
  • Personal hygiene kit.
  • Personal basic first aid kit.
  • Penknife.
  • Head torch (plus extra batteries).
  • Toilet paper.

Notes:

The services of the trekking guide are PRIVATE and exclusive to the group.

The campsites are wild (no conventional infrastructure).

There is no electricity, bathrooms or showers. There is a long drop toilet only.

In the campgrounds we use communal eating domes. In the evening you may be sharing with others.

Please inform us when booking if there are any special dietary requirements or limitations (vegetarians, celiacs, etc.)

(*) All meals have been prepared and calculated according to the energy output of each day of the trek. We only use top quality produce that has been recommended by the nutritionist Ma. Eugenia Sánchez (Mat.Prof.LN-025) exclusively for Walk Patagonia.

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  • 3 days and 2 nights
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