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.

Standing at 3,404 meters, Pico Aneto is the highest peak in the Pyrenees and the third-highest in Spain. Located in the Maladeta Massif within the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park, it is a legendary destination for mountaineers. The ascent is a strenuous high-altitude undertaking that transitions from the lush valleys of Benasque to a stark, lunar landscape of granite and perennial ice. The route is defined by two iconic challenges: the crossing of the Aneto Glacier—the largest remaining glacier in the Pyrenees—and the crossing of the 'Paso de Mahoma' (Mohammed's Bridge), a narrow, exposed rocky ridge leading to the summit cross.