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Fitz Roy at night, under the stars

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  • On foot

Laguna de los Tres Sunrise Trek

By headlamp in the night, to arrive with the first light

distance
19.6 km
elevation gain
+890 m
highest point
1,177 m
duration
8 to 10 h
difficulty
Demanding

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Stretch by stretch

The trail cut into stretches, measured on the track. Tap one to see it on the map and the profile.

Puente EléctricoRío Blanco · PoincenotLaguna de los TresEl Chaltén
  • On foot

19.1 km · height 408 a 1,189 m

Route measured on our own track. Touch the profile to see the height at each point.

The numbers

Measured on our own track, with heights from the Copernicus GLO-30 model.

Walking
19.6km
Total ascent
+890m
Total descent
−932m
Lowest point
414 m
Highest point
1,177 m
Steepest stretch
36 %average grade over 1 km
Steeper than 15 %
4.1 km
Walking time
8 to 10 h
Difficulty
Demanding

The trek

We leave El Chaltén at night and hike by headlamp to reach the lake as the first light hits Fitz Roy.

The departure time is confirmed according to that day’s sunrise and the pace needed to reach Laguna de los Tres before first light.

Fitz Roy reflected in Laguna de los Tres
Fitz Roy reflected in Laguna de los Tres

At the top we take our time: a hot drink, a rest and the massif changing colour. Then we walk back down to town.

Groups of up to eight with a local guide. The sunrise view depends on the weather and cannot be guaranteed.

How the day goes

  1. Night departure from El Chaltén
  2. Climb by headlamp
  3. First light at Laguna de los Tres
  4. Hot drink and a rest at the top
  5. Back down to El Chaltén

Wind on the way

It is the first thing we check in the morning. Town can be calm while the lake is blowing hard, so we show both heights.

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Laguna de los Tres Sunrise Trek: questions

What time do we leave?

At night, around 00:30. The final time is set by that day’s sunrise, to reach the lake before first light.

Is the sunrise view guaranteed?

No: it depends on the weather. That is why we watch the forecast closely before confirming.

What should I bring?

The same as for Laguna de los Tres, plus a headlamp and more warm layers: it is very cold up there at night and at dawn.

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Photos

Fitz Roy at night, under the stars
Fitz Roy reflected in Laguna de los Tres
Standing on a rock in the lake, facing the massif
The lake with ice, at the foot of Fitz Roy
Lenga forest with Fitz Roy behind, on the way

What happens when you book

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  1. 01Written confirmationYour place is confirmed once we receive payment and send you the confirmation.
  2. 02Meeting point and timeThey come with the confirmation. Depending on the trek, we meet in town or pick you up.
  3. 03What to bringWe send you the list: hiking boots with good grip, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, water and food.
  4. 04If the weather says noThe guide decides. If we cannot go, we move you to the next date or give you credit for another trek.
  5. 05If you need to cancel30 days or more before: full refund; 15 to 29 days: 50%; under 15 days: no refund.

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