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 W-Trek is a multi-day hiking circuit in the Torres del Paine National Park, located in Chilean Patagonia. Distance varies by start/finish and side trips (e.g., Británico viewpoint). The route provides access to three major glacial valleys: the Ascencio Valley (Base Torres), the Francés Valley, and the Grey Valley. The trail traverses a landscape characterized by granite towers shaped by tectonics and glaciers, and large proglacial lakes such as Nordenskjöld and Pehoé. The W-Trek typically requires four to five days to complete.