El Chaltén: Full Day Winter Trekking to Laguna Capri
We started this winter trekking experience from El Calafate. Upon arriving at El Chaltén, we made a stop to use the bathrooms and adjust the necessary equipment: crampons, canes and backpacks.
The tour begins with an initial kilometer ascending a steep slope, leading to the impressive "Virador Río de las Vueltas", a natural balcony that we reach in approximately 30 minutes.
The second kilometer, of less inclination, follows the western slope of the valley of the river De las Vueltas, offering panoramic views of the mountain cordon Los Condores.
At the beginning of the third kilometer, we find the fork that leads us to the Laguna Capri. In this final stretch, the trail reveals spectacular views of the mountains.
From its banks, you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the Chaltén or Fitz Roy hill, a landscape that invites you to stop and contemplate one of the most emblematic postcards. Then, to finish we will enjoy an outdoor picnic.
Options
Only option
Trekking to Laguna Capri
Pickup included
What's included in El Chaltén: Full Day Winter Trekking to Laguna Capri
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
El Chalten
From El Calafate we depart Direct trip to El Chaltén without stopping. When you arrive you stop to go to the bathroom, the equipment is adjusted (crampons, canes, backpacks)
Laguna Capri
The first kilometer of the road passes through a steep slope, until you reach the "Lookout River de las Vueltas", a natural balcony about 30 min. The second kilometer of this walk is smaller slope than the first, while gaining height by the western skirt of the De las Vueltas river valley, with a panoramic view of the Los Condores cordon. Shortly after the beginning of the third kilometer, the fork to the Capri Lagoon.
Inclusions
- Ice/Snow Crampons
- Trekking pole
- Bilingual mountain guide enabled
- Round Trip Transfer from El Calafate to El Chaltén
- Lunch meal
- Entrance to the National Park
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Days of departure: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
- Difficulty: medium. (intense and prolonged climbs without technical parts)
- Clothing Required: Trekking boots and another pair of extra warm tights. Warm gloves. Waterproof clothing, jacket and trousers. Woolen hat. Water bottle 500 ml.
- Physical condition required: Good.
- Excursion duration: full day from 08:00hs. to 20:00hs. Distance in climb: 4km. Distance in descent 4 km. Total 8 km. How much do you have to climb?: 350 m approx. Chaltén is 450 m, Capri is 700m. How much is there to walk?: How long does it take to walk back and forth?: 5 hours.
- WATERPROOF CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR IS MANDATORY FOR THE EXCURSION
- IMPORTANT: THE USE OF THE GRAMPONS DEPENDS ON THE CONDITIONS OF THE SNOW, SOMETIMES THEY ARE NOT NECESSARY, OTHER TIMES THEY MUST BE PUT ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY.
- EXCURSION NOT RECOMMENDED FOR: • People with heart problems. • Pregnant because of their degree of demand and the possibility of small falls. • People who are overweight. • People with knee, hip, spinal problems. • In case of people with asthma, hypertensive, diabetics, they should bring their medication and inform the agency and the mountain guide of their condition to minimize and prevent complications of this ailment in the walk.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up from hotels in El Calafate from 8 AM
