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The excursion begins at 06:00, when the company minibus picks you up at your accommodation in El Calafate. Once all passengers are on board, the vehicle heads towards El Chaltén, which you will reach in about three hours, travelling along a good part of National Route 40.

Halfway along this beautiful scenic route that runs through the vastness of the Patagonian steppe, you will be able to see the southern Andes, where the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Fitz Roy stands out against the rest of the granite needles that surround it.

Once in El Chaltén, at approximately 08:30, a short stop is made for those who wish to use the bathroom before setting off. Here a second trekking guide joins the group to accompany them during the hike.

The trailhead is located at the Puente del Río Eléctrico, just 14 kilometers from El Chaltén. There, food is given to each hiker, and the group begins the hike at approximately 9:30 a.m.

In the first section of the route (6.3 km, which takes one and a half hours to walk) the path gains altitude until reaching the Piedras Blancas Viewpoint..

After the Piedras Blancas Glacier Viewpoint, the path slowly descends to the Meeting Point near the Poincenot Base Camp, where the group arrives at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Those who hesitate to continue with the second section, much more demanding than the first, will continue the journey with one of the two guides as GROUP 2 to the beautiful Laguna Capri, another of the must-see attractions of El Chaltén. There we have lunch before continuing the descent to El Chaltén.

GROUP 1 continues the journey with one of the guides through the Poincenot Base Camp area, crosses the bridge over the Blanco River, and from there begins to gain altitude rapidly. In total, we climb some 430 metres of altitude for almost 3 km until we reach the highest point: Laguna de los Tres.

As we ascend, we begin to discover increasingly panoramic views and the sensation of getting closer to the mountains, which, due to their imposing size, seem to be very close. After the effort, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the group reaches a morainic ridge from where the Fitz Roy massif can be seen in all its splendor and at its feet the Laguna and Glacier De los Tres.

To reach the Laguna itself, we descend a few meters and once there, and if the weather permits, it will surely be the perfect time for lunch, enjoying an unforgettable view and moment. After exploring the area and taking many photos, GROUP 1 says goodbye to this magical place and begins the descent to El Chaltén.

Once the Meeting Point is reached in the Poincenot Camp area (where GROUP 2 eventually split up), the return path goes through Laguna Capri. At approximately 7:00 p.m. the minibus leaves for the city of El Calafate, where the service concludes, dropping off passengers at each hotel between 9 and 10 p.m.