The Best Trails in Santa Cruz (Argentina)

Calling all bird lovers - grab your binoculars!

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Undiscovered Patagonia

Distance

0.96mi

Elevation +

194f

TrailRank

28

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This is a beautiful and relaxing, guided interpretive walk, for bird lovers and those curious to learn more. You’ll go deep into the native forest surrounding Villa O'Higgins to observe and understand the relationship be...

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El Chaltén. Miradores de los Cóndores y de las Águilas

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eoc

Distance

5.05mi

Elevation +

797f

TrailRank

97| 4.9

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A las 7 de la mañana pasan a recogerme para llevarme a la estación de autobuses de El Calafate, donde tomaré un autobús hacia El Chaltén, la capital de la zona norte del Parque Nacional de los Glaciares y, posiblemente, ...

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Trail/Sendero El Chaltén - Fitz Roy - Madre e Hija - Laguna Torre - El Chaltén

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Leonardo da Silva

Distance

18.51mi

Elevation +

3314f

TrailRank

27

After 8hrs, my watch died. It was in the way back from Laguna Torre to the city of El Chalten. You add 40min-60min, in addition, to the total time here. Good luck and enjoy the nature.

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Parque Nacional los Glaciares: El Chaltén. Laguna Torre (Cerro Torre). Chorrillo del Salto

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eoc

Distance

17.59mi

Elevation +

2005f

TrailRank

94| 5.0

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Tras un día de lluvia y viento fuerte, las previsiones indican una mejoría, por lo que cambio la planificación para hacer la ruta más larga hoy. Eso significa subir a la Laguna Torre siguiendo el valle del río Fitz Roy y...

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Glaciar Piedras Blancas - El Chalten

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Forthegrom

Distance

6.62mi

Elevation +

600f

TrailRank

26

After crossing the Rio Blanco river, turn right and follow the Cairns. You will eventually find a trail that follows the river on the West side. After two kilometers you will reach the sign (That's where I stopped reco...

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Huemul Circuit - Day 2: Paso del Viento

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rtrevisan

Distance

7.99mi

Elevation +

2595f

TrailRank

26

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Second day of the Huemul Circuit from camp Laguna Toro to camp Paso del Viento. We chose to cross the river on the tirolesa, although crossing the river was just fine. There was a small mistake on the ascend to Paso de...

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Glaciar Perito Moreno. Ruta de las Pasarelas del Bosque y de la Costa

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eoc

Distance

3.16mi

Elevation +

820f

TrailRank

92| 4.89

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El último día de rutas activas es para una ruta muy corta y cómoda, pero que es uno de los puntos de mayor interés de la Patagonia, y uno de sus lugares más visitados: el Glaciar Perito Moreno. Un glaciar es una masa de...

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Costanera de El Calafate. Bahía Redonda, Lago Argentino y Laguna Nimez

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eoc

Distance

9.97mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

91| 5.0

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El Calafate es una ciudad moderna (fue fundada oficialmente en 1927), situada en la ribera meridional del lago Argentino, en la provincia de Santa Cruz (capital Río Gallegos), de la que es una de las ciudades más importa...

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Chaltén day off

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CHRISTIAN GARCIA

Distance

5.71mi

Elevation +

194f

TrailRank

25

Easy day with no elevation. Pleasant hike by the river, through the mountain bike trail and Salto del Chorrillo

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Explore the tremendous legacy of Father Antonio Ronchi

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Undiscovered Patagonia

Distance

0.58mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

25

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The inspiring life and works of this self-proclaimed “rascal priest” provide a window into the culture and history of our unique corner of the world. We invite you to learn a bit more about one of the most important and ...

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Lago Electrico and laguna Azul

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douare

Distance

10.75mi

Elevation +

922f

TrailRank

25

Firt part along rio electrico very easy, start to be just moderate at the cross between rio electrico and laguna azul. Possibility to go to laguna verde very easily from laguna azul. Entrance from private reserve estanci...

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Welcome to Villa O'Higgins, the heart of Patagonia

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Undiscovered Patagonia

Distance

1.47mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

24

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Raise your glass and celebrate reaching the heart of Patagonia, the end of the Carretera Austral, and the remote gateway to the Southern Ice Fields. It is a land of pioneers, explorers, adventurers, and sailors, where na...

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Laguna Torre

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escapanges

Distance

6.40mi

Elevation +

1158f

TrailRank

24

Slow rising trail directly reached from the center of El Chalten. Campground d’agostini 1km away from the Lago Torre, ideal to spend a night and see sunset and/or sunrise. Pretty easy, especially if you don’t have to car...

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Bike around El Calafate

Road Bike

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dcsantini

Distance

21.06mi

Elevation +

1299f

TrailRank

24

You can rent a bike and do this by yourself... Quite easy, you can start near the lake and go back near the mountains.

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Mirador de los condores - El Chalten

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douare

Distance

1.62mi

Elevation +

423f

TrailRank

24

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Very easy track to go up to the top of hill vlose to el Chalten. Very very windy place on the top that is why condors are often here to fly up.

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PN Los Glaciares - Mirador del Pliegue Tumbado

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FGR-WL

Distance

5.46mi

Elevation +

2897f

TrailRank

24

La senda comienza junto a la seccional del guardaparques y lleva a uno de los mejores miradores de la zona de El Chaltén. La principal dificultad de la senda se debe a que son aproximadamente 10 km de subida constante, ...

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Mirador de la Loma, El Chaltén, Argentina

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papa_delta

Distance

11.47mi

Elevation +

3091f

TrailRank

23

Stunning views over the Fitz Roy range, and not too much effort. Slow and steady elevation all the way. Around 3 hours up, less to get down. I’d guess another 30 mins to reach the actual summit of Loma del Pliegue Tumbad...

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Calafate-Punta Walichu-Laguna Nimez-Punta Soberana-Glaciarum-Calafate (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

Mountain Bike

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liliwhale®

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Distance

24.04mi

Elevation +

1319f

TrailRank

86| 4.58

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Diseño de ruta: liliwhale® Fecha: Noviembre 01-2014 Lugar: El Calafate, Provincia de Santa Cruz (Patagonia - Argentina) Tipo: circuito, 80% trocha | 20% pavimento Dificultad física: media Dificultad técnica: media ...

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Mirador Maestri - 08-02-2013

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rschulz

Distance

11.58mi

Elevation +

1280f

TrailRank

23

Just after I jumped out of my bus when arrived El Chalten. This trail can be easily done in half day. Really easy and beautiful.

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Cerro Cristal

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elpane15

Distance

5.96mi

Elevation +

3294f

TrailRank

23

One way and return, Some parts are quite steep. Fantastic views on the glaciers. 360 degrees view at the top...

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Laguna de los tres

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Juampa Acosta

Distance

1.59mi

Elevation +

1473f

TrailRank

23

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Emblematico treking del chalten, se realizo desde poincenot en horas nocturnas para ver el amanecer. Tiene una distancia de 1km aprox desde el campamento y un grado de desnivel importante, por eso su dificultad se torna ...

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Loma del Pliegue Tumbado

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Levy835

Distance

12.84mi

Elevation +

3632f

TrailRank

23

Hike up to the summit, first few miles in woodland, before emerging into open land. The last 1.5 miles is very baron with no vegetation.

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Glaciar Huemul

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Daniel Ressel

Distance

3.59mi

Elevation +

614f

TrailRank

23

We got a tour to Lago del Desierto, where the hiking to Glaciar Huemul begins. It's a short walk, but it's not that easy because it's pretty steep. Anyway, it's a fast walk and three hours later our bus left to come bac...

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EL CHALTEN-LOMA DEL PLIEGUE TUMBADO

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josifano

Distance

6.43mi

Elevation +

3717f

TrailRank

83| 4.63

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Se va del Chalten a la casa de los guardas de la entrada del pueblo. El camino está muy bien señalizado. Es una ruta que no está tan masificada como la de la laguna Torre. Es la excursión que más me gustó en mi estancia ...

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El Chaltén to Laguna Torre

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BazzaJG

Distance

6.20mi

Elevation +

1227f

TrailRank

22

Beautiful out & back walk with variations up the valley with views of Cerro Torre & Fitzroy, glaciers & glacial lake with calving seracs floating in the lake.

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