Note: The above photos, including the banner one, do not necessarily reflect stations or views on this particular trek. Considering that we do not have all the images required we have had to use general photos of various treks in El Chalten.
El Chalten Laguna Capri Half-Day Trek
Introduction
An easy trek perfect for those short of time or not wanting to trek all day. A walk that allows you to enjoy the mountains, glaciers, glacial valleys, Patagonian forests and lagoons. At the viewpoint there is a spectacle to the Fitzroy range.
- Start: El Chalten - Northern Sector of El Chalten, at the end of San Martin Avenue; beginning of 41 Route.
- End: Laguna Capri
Details
- Grade of difficulty: Medium Difficulty.
- Trek Time: 3hrs, 30min, return.
- Distance: 8km, return.
- If camping you need to take your own gear.
- Experience Required: You need to be reasonably fit. No trekking experience required, but you should be accustomed to long walks, and trekking poles suggested.
- Season: All year round, but in the winter, it depends on conditions.
Description
This trek offers a great viewpoint to the Fitzroy range. It is an easy trek perfect for those short of time or not wanting to trek all day. This walk allows you to enjoy the mountains, glaciers, glacial valleys, Patagonian forests and lagoons.
The trail head start is located at the end of the main San Martin Avenue. This is also the current northern urban limit of El Chalten village.
During the first thirty minutes the trail is quite steep until you reach the natural viewpoint of the De las Vueltas valley.
Shortly after the viewpoint you will enter the Del Salto river valley heading towards Mount Fitz Roy. The path winds its way up the glacially-formed valley side, affording a lovely view. After about one and a half hours more trekking you will notice the beginning of the Patagonia forest of Ñires and Lenga trees until you reach a signposted fork that indicates the footpath to Laguna Capri is to the left and to the right is to the viewpoint of the Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres.
Laguna Capri is a crystal-clear lagoon from where you will also get a stunning view, on a clear day, of the Fitzroy mountain. If you have time and can afford another 45 minutes (one way, double it for the return) you can trek to the Laguna de los Tres (Fitzroy viewpoint).
After visiting the lagoon, you will return to El Chalten along the same trail.
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