Laguna Torre (Cerro Torre)

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.

Mount Nuolja (Njullá in Sami) is the striking, 1,169m alpine peak that dominates the skyline above the Abisko Tourist Station. Serving as the dramatic gateway to Abisko National Park, it offers two distinct experiences. Hardcore hikers can tackle the steep, 11km round-trip climb from the base via the Rihdonjira nature trail, ascending alongside rushing waterfalls and dense birch forests. For those seeking the views without the strenuous climb, the open-air chairlift glides silently up to the STF Aurora Sky Station at 900m. From there, it is merely a 2km (1.2-mile), rocky, but highly accessible hike to the true summit. The peak offers explosive, uninterrupted panoramic views over the massive, mirror-like Lake Torneträsk and the iconic 'Lapporten' (The Lapponian Gate) U-shaped valley in the distance.