Dec – Feb
Summer Now
Days with more than 16 hours of daylight and every trail open.
Santa Cruz · Patagonia · 49°20′ S
El Chaltén
Argentina’s trekking capital
A village founded in 1985 at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy, inside Los Glaciares National Park. The trails start right from the village streets.
What not to miss
- Laguna de los Tres, facing Fitz Roy
- Laguna Torre and Cerro Torre
- Lago del Desierto
El Chaltén, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Hiking season
Hiking season: the trails to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre are at their best and days are long.
February
Trekking Festival
The National Trekking Festival takes place, with hikes, mountain races and music in town.
March
Hiking season
Hiking season: the trails to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre are at their best and days are long.
April
Hiking season
Hiking season: the trails to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre are at their best and days are long.
May
Autumn
June
Winter
Low season: many lodgings and shops close and the high trails are snowy.
July
Winter
Low season: many lodgings and shops close and the high trails are snowy.
August
Winter
Low season: many lodgings and shops close and the high trails are snowy.
September
Spring
October
Spring
November
Hiking season
Hiking season: the trails to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre are at their best and days are long.
December
Hiking season
Hiking season: the trails to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre are at their best and days are long.
Season by season
El Chaltén changes a lot through the year. Here is what each season is like. Remember: seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere.
Mar – May
Autumn Now
The lenga forests turn red and gold; many say it is the most beautiful time to hike.
Jun – Aug
Winter Now
The village rests: many lodgings close and the trails are covered in snow.
Sep – Nov
Spring Now
The season returns, with snowy peaks, longer days and Patagonian wind.