Another great trek option for this tour is to approach a 360° viewpoint by way of a lesser used trail within the national park. It's from this point you are able to appreciate the gorgeous low lands of Fitz Roy, the Patagonian steppe and the infinite Lake Viedma. On the last leg of this way you'll walk along a very different mountain topography; where you'll be able to see indigenous alpine flora, and search for marine fossils.
Leaving El Chaltén on the path that follows towards Laguna Toro. Walking for about an hour, you'll arrive at an exposed area with a great view of Mount Fitz Roy, Torre and Huemul. You'll advance the hike across the Pampas, locally known as “Pampa de las Carretas”. Then, passing through diverse parts of the woods you'll hear many birds, inviting you to discover and identify assorted species of birds that inhabitthis environment.
Departing the forest (about 3280ft) you'll start to walk across an alpine type region, where delicate flowers grow. In this segment of the trek, where snow is a possibility, it's possible to find the remains of marine fossils such as ammonites and belemnites that are thought to be around 100 million years old.
In this ultimate section you might also experience the Patagonian wind, which is just as much part of the trek! Finally you'll reach the viewpoint- at almost 4921 ft. This vista offers an unorthodox and unique view of the Torre and Fitz Roy massifs.
After a great lunch with an unforgettable viewpoint, you'll return to El Chaltén; today you will take the bus to Calafate.
Meals: breakfast, box lunch
Accommodation: at El Calafate
