PATAGONIA | Argentina | FITZ ROY & El Chalten | Alternative FASTER ROUTE to Laguna de Los Tres

With rain in the forecast, our hotel suggested that we take an alternate route which is faster and easier. It ended up not raining, but we were glad we took that route because it was not an out and back hike. We started at the Electrico Bridge and tied in to the main trail near the Poincenot Campground, then we joined the crowds up the steep climb to Laguna de Los Tres, the viewpoint of Mt. Fitz Roy. We got to see the beautiful Piedras Blancas glacier and ever-changing views the whole day. Then, we came down on the main trail to El Chalten.

You have to take a shuttle or taxi (30 min. ride) to the Electrico Bridge, but we do recommend taking this route. It cuts out some distance and elevation gain, plus you see more. Hiking the main trail out and back is about 14 miles, and I believe this alternative route is about 13 (maybe less) miles.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:13 Arriving to El Calafate
00:24 Los Glaciares National Park
00:35 El Chalten
01:00 Arrival to Trailhead
01:12 Trailhead/Plan for the Day
02:01 Begin Hike
02:56 Entrance to National Park
03:21 Piedras Blancas Glacier
03:50 Tied in with Main Trail from El Chalten
04:05 Poincenot Campground
04:58 Laguna de Los Tres
05:11 Heading down main trail
05:42 Trailhead in El Chalten
05:58 Heading back to El Calafate + Outro