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.

The Sentiero Verzasca is a journey into the heart of Italian-speaking Switzerland. This gentle downstream trail follows the Verzasca River, famous for its emerald-green waters and smooth, white granite boulders. Starting in the stone village of Sonogno, you walk through chestnut forests and past traditional 'Rustici' (stone houses), eventually reaching the iconic double-arched bridge, the Ponte dei Salti, in Lavertezzo. It is a sensory hike: the sound of rushing water, the scent of woodsmoke, and the visual pop of the green river against the grey rock.