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Argentina
Santa Cruz

Mountaineering loop from Río Eléctrico

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Argentina
Santa Cruz

Mountaineering loop from Río Eléctrico

Hard

5.0

(1)

10

hikers

Mountaineering loop from Río Eléctrico

07:37

20.1km

760m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Nacional Los Glaciares

Reserva Provincial Lago del Desierto

Reserva Nacional Los Glaciares

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.06 km

Glacier on the Way to Fitz Roy

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you have a beautiful view of the glacier. It's located on a road that leads to Fitz Roy. If you want to go to the lagoon, you must take the other road at the fork.

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6.55 km

View of Piedras Blancas Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best viewpoints to admire the Piedras Blancas glacier, one of the most impressive in the entire mountain range.

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3

9.20 km

While you are making your way up to see Fitz Roy, remember to turn around every now and then to enjoy the view.

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10.00 km

Despite the name (dirty lagoon) this lagoon is even more clear than the neighbouring Laguna de los tres.
Many people miss this viewpoint, thinking that Laguna de los tres is …

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10.1 km

The Fitz Roy behind the lagoon is for me one of the most beautiful mountains ever. The 23km round trip are easy to manage. Anyone who wants can camp before the last, steep climb.

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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

7.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

2.50 km

885 m

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Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Monday 20 July

-5°C

-17°C

65 %

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