Condoriri Trek

Shadowing the immense peaks of the Cordillera Real north of La Paz, the Condoriri area is a high-altitude mountaineering and trekking hub centered around the glaciated Cabeza de Condor massif. This 3-day point-to-point traverse is a common variant of the trek, connecting the Tuni reservoir with the base of Huayna Potosi. The route weaves past high-alpine glacial lagoons, including the iconic Laguna Chiar Khota, and crosses several passes exceeding 4,900m, including the 5,200m Paso Austria. While no technical climbing is required for the trekking route, the sustained altitude and steep scree slopes define the physical challenge.

One of the most frequented day hikes from El Chaltén, the route to Laguna Torre leads to a glacial lake at the base of the Torre massif. The 18 km out-and-back trail follows the Fitz Roy River valley, moving through sub-antarctic forests of ñire and lenga. The terrain is primarily well-maintained gravel paths and packed dirt, with a short initial ascent followed by mostly level walking through the glacial valley. The destination offers direct views of Cerro Torre (3,128m) and the Adela range, with icebergs frequently calving from the Torre Glacier into the lake.