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 hike to Paro Taktsang, universally known as the Tiger's Nest, is the definitive cultural pilgrimage of Bhutan. This sacred Himalayan site is situated on a sheer granite cliff 900 metres above the Paro Valley floor. The complex consists of four primary temples connected by a network of stone steps and narrow pathways. The route begins in a forest of ancient pine and hemlock, draped in Spanish moss, before reaching the famous viewpoint across the ravine.