Topographic Map El Chalten With Mountains
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One of the most well-known landmarks in South America, Mount Fitz Roy has been an emblem of Patagonia for many years.It’s easy to see why this mountain has become so well known.At 3,375m, the soaring rock formations stand out like jagged peaks, creating one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth.On this page you will find a comprehensive and impartial guide to the Fitz Roy Trek.As this is a very long and detailed article on the Fitz Roy Trek, we recommend using the quicklinks below to navigate to the sections that interest you most. Alternatively, you can bookmark this page for future reference.
Today is the beginning of your hike as you trek to Laguna Los Tres all the while getting stunning views of Mount Fitz Roy.The trail begins by winding its way to Laguna Capri where you pass the lake’s northern corner.From there you follow the path uphill to Blanco River, passing Poicenot – the mountaineering camp. From the camp its short, steep trail up to one of the park’s most famous locations, Laguna de Los Tres.The famed turquoise-blue lagoon sits idyllically below the granite spires of Fitz Roy and makes for a photographers dream!
You have lunch here then head back down the trail to Poicenot where you camp overnight. After a leisurely breakfast, you will begin your day by hiking along the Fitzroy trail up to Rio Blanco.Here is the climbers’ base camp where mountaineers begin their epic climb.From this vantage point you’ll be as close to Mount Fitz Roy as you can get without climbing it and you’ll be able to stare straight up at the towering spires that rise over 1500 meters above the surrounding glaciers.After having lunch at the base camp you then descend back down to Poincenot Camp where you stay overnight once again. The cost of a Fitz Roy Trek varies depending on when you book flights, when you trek (out of season tends to be a little cheaper) and whether to trek with a local or western trekking agency, or independently.You should budget for the following key expenses:Visa, Vaccinations, Insurance etc:$300-$500Equipment (buying and hiring):$500-$800 – camping gear can be rented at the park entrance for $200.Return flights to Punta Arenas: $1,500Tour Agency: $500 for a cheap local agency to $2,000 for a pricey Western trekking agency. You could do an independent trek for less than $200 as many of the campsites are free. You will need to book early though. This price includes food, park entrance and camping.
Food can be purchased from refugios throughout the park, however, it is very expensive.Tips: $10-20Misc (additional food, unplanned travel / hotels ect): $50Total Costs: $2,000 – $4,000. The Fitz Roy Trek can be hiked all year-round, however, certain seasons offer different things depending on what you are after. Below we have summarised each. Spring – September to Novemberthis is a great time of year to visit the park if you want warm, clear weather but without the crowds. Although not quite as warm as the summer months, the skies are often clear and you’ll get stunning views across the park. This is also the best season to see flowering flora in the region and witness the breeding season of the wildlife.
Summer – December to MarchThis is the high season. Although the trails are at their capacity now, the weather is also at its warmest and you’ll get the most clear days on your trek. If you’re the active type, then summer is also the period when you can horse ride, kayak and mountain bike alongside your trek! Fall – March to JuneOur favourite season. The landscape comes alive with colour and the trails start to empty out as days become colder.
The wind is often ferocious, but the spectacularly beautiful views are worth it! Winter – June to AugustAlthough the majority of refugios are closed during this period, this season has the benefit of being the most quiet. There will be very few other visitors and you’ll have many of the trails to yourself. This is the coldest period though and you will certainly experience cold nights and high winds.
Super helpful post. Questions: we are a couple and here in mid November. I’m hoping it will be warmer than it was for you.
How much did it cost to rent a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, basic cooking equipment (small pot, stove, gas can for stove)? What was the best place to rent gear? Patagonia Hikes? Also, we have a basic Dome 2 tent from REI that sleeps 2 and I have a decent sleeping bag that I’d like to bring. Just can’t tell if my tent will be good enough for Patagonian weather/wind. Thoughts on that? Did rentals have fancy tents or do you think a basic REI tent will do us good.
We are also camping for a couple of days in Terra del Fuego — so trying to see if it’s worthwhile bringing this equipment from home. In Peru before this and finishing in Brazil — so we will be carrying gear around a bit. THank you!!. Hello, Arthi! Thank you for reading!I don’t think in the mid November it’ll be warmer than in February-March, November is very beginning of the summer there. We didn’t rent anything we had our own gear and bought everything for very cheap in Cusco, Peru.
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You can check how much we paid for everything here. Renting camping gear in El Chalten or Puerto Natales is possible but very expensive, rental prices in Puerto Natales you can find here, El Chalten was even more expensive. If you plan to hike in Patagonia and Peru it’s definitely worth to have your own gear you’ll save a lot of money on accommodation.About your tent, I’m not sure if it has proper rain cover all over which is important for the rain and very strong wind. Our tent National Geographic OTTAWA 2 wasn’t expensive or fancy but it worked good we had no leaking or any other problem.
Most rental tents we saw were local Doite tents they are quite expensive. We used our camping gear everywhere from Peru through Chile and Argentina and in Brazil for us it was worth to have it and saved a lot of money.Hope I ansered your questions.Good luck!.Pingback:.