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.

An exceptional ridge walk that offers a literal 360-degree panorama of Central Switzerland. From the historic Schynige Platte railway station, the trail loops around the Daube viewpoint, providing staggering views over the turquoise Lake Brienz and the deep blue Lake Thun. Simultaneously, the towering white peaks of the Bernese Alps (Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau) form a jagged backdrop. The area is also famous for its Alpine Botanical Garden, containing over 700 species of high-altitude flora.