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Argentina
Santa Cruz

Fitz Roy Viewpoint – Capri Lagoon loop from El Chaltén

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Mountain hikes & routes
Argentina
Santa Cruz

Fitz Roy Viewpoint – Capri Lagoon loop from El Chaltén

Moderate

5.0

(5)

28

hikers

Fitz Roy Viewpoint – Capri Lagoon loop from El Chaltén

03:33

11.7km

390m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Reserva Nacional Los Glaciares

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.53 km

View of El Chaltén

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The views from the trail are very beautiful: El Chaltén is in the background, protected by rocky walls and decorated by green vegetation and the river that accompanies the landscape.

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2

3.95 km

Also tent place here without services.

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3

4.88 km

Fitz Roy Viewpoint

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It's best to arrive here very early. Leave your base in El Chalten in the dark and bring a head torch. This is a considerably safe route (2019) and can …

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4

5.13 km

View of Mount Fitz Roy

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Magnificent mountain scenery!

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5

5.80 km

View of Fitz Roy at Dawn

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6

6.27 km

Capri Lagoon

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When the weather is good, I've already seen people swimming, definitely a wonderful place for a break.
The view of the deep blue lake and the mountains is fantastic.

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7

9.65 km

Rio de las Vueltas Viewpoint

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From this viewpoint, the views open up towards large rock walls that protect the valley through which the Las Vueltas river flows, creating a wide landscape that makes a stop worthwhile.

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

334 m

217 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

894 m

223 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Today

Saturday 18 July

-3°C

-16°C

63 %

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