El Chalten: Full Day Trekking to Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
A fantastic trek to access a 360° viewpoint, through a picturesque, little-traveled trail in the national park. Accompanied by a mountain guide, you will appreciate the valleys of Cerro Fitz Roy and Torre, the Patagonian steppe and the vast Lake Viedma. An unforgettable Patagonian postcard view!
If you’re a hiking lover, you don’t want to miss this dream of a destination; this is your tour! No steep climbing is involved, and no previous experience is required!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants
Please bring: Suitable footwear for walking in the mountains (trekking shoes), warm clothes, waterproof jacket, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, small backpack, gloves, sun block, water and box lunch. You can also bring snacks.
The walking involved is 12.4 miles (20 km), approximately 6 / 8 hours
Schedules may vary according to weather conditions and physical conditions of passengers
Box lunch: You can add a box lunch at an extra cost. Please request it at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
El Chalten
Departing from our office in El Chaltén we will head towards Toro Lagoon trail.
Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
After about 1-hour of hiking in ascent crossing small streams and some ñires and lengas woods, we arrive at an exposed area with a picture postcard view of Mount Fitz Roy, Torre and Huemul. We continue the hike across the Pampas, locally called “Pampa de las Carretas” and then into the woods. Then, we will pass across an alpine terrain, where you may see delicate flowers. In this section it is quite possible to find the remains of MARINE FOSSILS such as ammonites and belemnites which are about 100 million years old. In this last section we may also experience the Patagonian wind or snow, even in the summer! You will finally arrive at our target – nearly 1500 masl. This spot offers an unconventional and unique view of Torre and Fitz Roy massifs. Once there, relax! Take some time off to have rest and lunch.
What‘s Included
Professional mountain guide assistance (English/Spanish)
Lunch
Bottled water
Transportation back to hotel (the trek ends at El Chalten town)
National Park entrance fee not included
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El Chalten: Full Day Trekking to Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This Floridian's First Patagonian Experience
MICHAEL S,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Roundtrip, the hike was a little over 11 miles. We were gifted an excellent local hiking guide, Rocio. He was an absolute gem as he had to balance out varying fitness levels within the entire group from advanced Swiss hikers to beginners from Florida (myself or maybe I am selling myself short lol). For those from much lower altitudes, altitude medication would be recommended for this experience. Wearing layers is a must. The morning started out with 70mph winds and a little chilly. As the day went on, it worked to our group's advantage removing layers because weather on the mountain can be quite unpredictable. Fortunately, it was sunny without a cloud in the sky so removing as many layers really helped. The tour company provided the group with a hiking pole if you do not travel with your own. Experiencing the Patagonia region was a once in a lifetime experience and I would go back and do it all over again. Next go around, I am interested in testing out the other hiking experiences to get different views of the landscape and Patagonia region. Other important notes to consider: 1) Your hiking boots (consider water proof) will make or break you. I have fitted soles for my arches and brought extra hiking socks in case your socks get wet from changing weather conditions due to being on the mountain. 2) The glacier water is your resource to refill your water bottle in case you do not bring a large enough water supply for your hike. Your tour guide will share that it is safe to refill your water bottle from the glacier water. However, the glacier water does not carry the necessary minerals you need. However, I was scared that I would end up with traveler's diarrhea so I waited until I got back to Chalten to hydrate when my water supply was depleted. I did taste the water though which tasted very clean. Next time, I will bring a filter for my water bottle. 3) Don't for sunblock and SPF gear (hat, long sleeve shirt, water proof clothing, etc) to protect from the sun.
100% Recommended for Beginner or Intermediate Hikers
Mobile712532,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was great - super friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the area. I wanted to hire a guide because I was nervous doing a self guided tour for 8 hours. What I loved especially about our guide was before we started, she evaluated the clothes we brought, our experience/level of hiking and the weather. Turns out we did not bring the correct clothes (even though we thought we did) for hiking to Lago de los Tres. That day was also rainy and cloudy so we weren’t going to see Mt. Fitz Roy. I appreciated that info before doing the hike and not wasting any effort for the hardest part of the hike. She planned a completely new route for us and we were still really happy with it. My boyfriend is a first time hiker so she was super patient with us and went at our pace. Definitely recommend.
The best excursion
Mariana T,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing excursion!! The best views, little crowded trail. Gilda, the guide, the best! It tastes a lot and very good!!
wonderful day
Michael W,Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Juliette is a fantastic guide. A terrific hike, quite strenuous but really uplifting. We were lucky with the weather
Great hike with fantastic views
gernoth906,Oct 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice hike with great views. We are up to the hipfel, in the end we had to climb over snow and then had a fantastic view of the entire region on the summit. My guide Daniela was super good and the best guide I had so far. Thanks for the great day.
Unmissable experience. Wonders of our country
DoloresDahlRocha,Feb 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trekking with fantastic landscapes of all levels and duration. In the town the people are very friendly and helpful. You breathe mountains and good vibes.
Beauriful views
camilo m,Dec 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00An incredible journey, we got up the mountain by one face that allowed to see the piedras blancas glacier, then in the top of the view lake we were just astonished on the level of beauty of the Firz Roy in a nice clear sky. On the way back we went via lake Capri wich allow us to see the valley. We even spot a condor. Our guide Lisandro was always there sharing his knowledge and taking care of the group. An unique experience
Heavenly Adventure
792camilom,Dec 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A magnificent experience, on a less crowded path you reach a point with a spectacular view. Our guide Mica was incredible sharing her knowledge.
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