The Best Trails in Santa Cruz (Argentina)

Chile-Carretera Austral and Lake District

Bicycle Touring

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koenie72

Distance

1342.56mi

Elevation +

73865f

TrailRank

35

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The track starts in El Chaltén, Argentina, includes the boat ride on the 2 lakes. Then from the southern point of the Carretera Austral to Puerto Montt. Due to the land slide in Villa Santa Lucia, I head to cycle towards...

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Huemul Circuit

Hiking

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travel2walk

Distance

43.07mi

Elevation +

8501f

TrailRank

35

The Huemul Circuit is currently my favorite hike in the world, so a return trip to Patagonia meant I'd head back there to hike it a second time. We spent 4 days and 3 nights hiking around Cerro Huemul with views of the S...

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Lomo Del Pliegue Tumbado

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Daniel Ressel

Distance

13.14mi

Elevation +

3648f

TrailRank

35

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In a really sunny day, we were lucky to do this hiking. It started at the bridge and we went first to the top. When going down we wandered a little and found a fossile. Some minutes later someone told us about a couple ...

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El Chorrillo del Salto, Chaitén

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Sandylu

Distance

4.64mi

Elevation +

417f

TrailRank

34

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A nice and easy walk for a day off in Chaitén. We started from our hotel in town. There is parking near the waterfall.

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Cerro Torre

Hiking

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Mars Flyer

Distance

16.80mi

Elevation +

7638f

TrailRank

34

A walk from El Chalten to Laguna Torre for a great view of Cerro Torre. I went early in the morning to catch sunrise from the mirador. The weather was incredibly still when I got to the lake - I could feel the air move w...

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El Chalten: Tumbado 360 Viewpoint (1 day)

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winnie knight

Distance

5.35mi

Elevation +

3133f

TrailRank

34

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1 day return hike to the 360 degree tumbado viewpoint. Very easy trail to follow and easier under foot compared with other Patagonia trails. The first 8km are an enjoyable slow ascent through fields and forests where you...

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El Pilar - Poincenot

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CHRISTIAN GARCIA

Distance

4.48mi

Elevation +

984f

TrailRank

33

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Convenient segment to make a loop instead of the return hike from el Chalten. Just hire a remis (taxi) to El Pilar from el Chaltén (25 min).

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Laguna Torre and Laguna Los Tres

Hiking

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Travelsbeer

Distance

25.26mi

Elevation +

4121f

TrailRank

33

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An amazing trekking connecting two amazing lagunas in El Chalten, Argentina. Long, really long, but not difficult! More infos: https://www.travelsbeer.com/viaggiando/cosa-fare-el-chalten-trekking/

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Lago de los tres

Hiking

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rodolfoamorais

Distance

13.19mi

Elevation +

3041f

TrailRank

33

Moderate trail until last kilometer where you can expect an hour to rise up a steep hill. I accomplished the trail in 5,5 hours (round trip) because I had to be at bus terminal to take my bus back to El Calafate. But a n...

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Chalten, De los tres

Trail Running

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winniv

Distance

13.93mi

Elevation +

2628f

TrailRank

32

Chalten, De los tres After a relatively easy start with a family hike until Lago Capri -albeit the steeper part-, I picked up the pace in a marvelous trail run. I just missed the Lago de los tres. That was partly becau...

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Condor y Aguila

Walking

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Ricardo Kurihara

Distance

4.50mi

Elevation +

571f

TrailRank

32

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Short walk to Mirador del Condor, from where you can see the mountains Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre (only under clear sky) and Mirador del Aguila, where you can see Lake Viedma

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El Chaltén 3 Day Hike

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straubsimon

Distance

24.59mi

Elevation +

5902f

TrailRank

32

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Attention! This multi-day hike includes some unofficial paths and non-existent trails. The trail leads partly through very steep terrain of approx. 35° on gravel between rock bands. Sure-footedness and alpine experience ...

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Cerro Cristal

Hiking

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bart.beemster

Distance

6.21mi

Elevation +

3465f

TrailRank

32| 5.0

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Well cleared path up the Cerro Cristal with 360 views of the Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres del Paine park. Steep to very steep at times in the last 2km to the summit.

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Laguna Torre

Hiking

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rodolfoamorais

Distance

5.71mi

Elevation +

171f

TrailRank

31

It's an easy trail and the scene at the end is awesome. You can continue walking by the left shore ok the lake to reach the glacier. It's about 2 hours more. I didn't go.

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Laguna Torre, El Chaltén, Argentina - One Way

Hiking

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papa_delta

Distance

6.88mi

Elevation +

1237f

TrailRank

31

Easy half day hike up to Laguna Torre, although you’ll be lucky to see the actual towers - they’re almost always shrouded in mist. 2.5km of gradual elevation then pretty flat for the rest of the walk. 9km and 2hrs 20mins...

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Senda Laguna Torre

Hiking

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cibj88

Distance

11.74mi

Elevation +

1555f

TrailRank

30

Another stunning El Chaltén trail out to Laguna Torre and further if you're feeling it and weather permits. Good hike, the varied terrain makes it moderately difficult more so if in bad weather. Some short steep climbs a...

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Circuito Huemul (Huemul Circuit)

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Forthegrom

Distance

46.37mi

Elevation +

9278f

TrailRank

30

An excellent backpacking trek. We did in 4 days / 3 nights. The two hardest parts were from Laguna Toro to Paso del Viento (Moraine crossing and maybe some glacier walking, lots of objective Hazards) and from Paso Huem...

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LAGUNA DE LA TORRE, El Chalten

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Gonzalo Ceballos

Distance

13.62mi

Elevation +

1381f

TrailRank

30

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Easy/Medium trail that starts right from the town. Beautiful views all the way to the lake. Mandatory if you are in El Chalten.

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lago de tore to Fitz Roy and El Chalten

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kaspermartijn

Distance

26.47mi

Elevation +

2454f

TrailRank

30

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Day one from El Chalten to campsite De Agostini. Next morning glazier walk and towards Fitz Roy and back to El Chalten. Day one 12.5 km and Day two 27.5 km..

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The 10K Walk / Stage 246 : Top of Marconi glacier - Circo de los Altares

Alpine Climbing

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ÁNIMO

Distance

9.55mi

Elevation +

361f

TrailRank

30

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All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr www.the10kwalk.com Circo de los Altares / Day 4 We reached the Circo de los Altares which is the Base Camp for Cerro Torre ascent.

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Laguna de los Tres

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graham.arbour

Distance

6.93mi

Elevation +

3186f

TrailRank

30

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An easy two hour hike to our campsite, coupled with a beautiful 6 am sunshine hike to the base of Fitz Roy where we enjoyed breakfast and sugary coffee.

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Laguna Capri, Laguna de los tres e fitz roy

Hiking

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Ca_mp

Distance

8.49mi

Elevation +

2927f

TrailRank

30

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Laguna Capri, Laguna de los tres e fitz roy I would rate its difficulty as medium except for the last kilometer which makes it hard, especially because of the sun and steep hill. Totally worth the effort though. If you ...

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Parque Nacional los Glaciares: Hostería del Pilar. Campamento Poincenot. Laguna de los Tres (Fitz Roy). El Chaltén

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eoc

Distance

13.34mi

Elevation +

2789f

TrailRank

98| 4.98

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Inicialmente tenía pensado hacer una ruta de ida y vuelta desde El Chaltén hasta la Laguna de los Tres, al pie del espectacular Fitz Roy, pero luego descubrí que era posible hacer una ruta combinada, más variada, reducie...

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The 10K Walk / Stage 238 : Poicenont - Laguna de los tres - Laguna Piedras Blancas - Poicenont

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ÁNIMO

Distance

14.35mi

Elevation +

3323f

TrailRank

28

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All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr www.the10kwalk.com It is not officially authorized to go to Laguna Piedras Blancas

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Laguna Torre from El Chalten

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lionel.euston

Distance

12.33mi

Elevation +

1657f

TrailRank

28

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A reasonably easy walk. The only reasons that I have left it rated as moderate is its length and some patches where you really need to be watching where you are going because of lots of river stones in/on the track.

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