Laguna Capri
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NYCTRAVELER329
Gardiner, NY90 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We hiked back from Fitz Roy and visited the area on our trek back. Due to time constraints we were only able to spend 10 minutes. It was cloudy and sitting down didn't seem appealing.
It was an easy hike down hill to El Chalten. Many hikers on the trail as we passed the lake.
Another hiker in our group only hiked up to this lake and enjoyed the clear view of Fitz Roy. We were delighted he was able to appreciate Laguna Capri since he was not able to do the Fitz Roy trail.
It was an easy hike down hill to El Chalten. Many hikers on the trail as we passed the lake.
Another hiker in our group only hiked up to this lake and enjoyed the clear view of Fitz Roy. We were delighted he was able to appreciate Laguna Capri since he was not able to do the Fitz Roy trail.
Written January 1, 2020
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Colin H
Leicester, UK506 contributions
Jan 2020
What a fabulous walk!
Easily slides into my top 10 of mountain walks.
Walk down the high street towards the mountains, through the car park and then turn left and start climbing. It’s quite steep to start but then levels out. The views up the valley are fabulous throughout the walk and there are lots of places to stop and admire the view. After an easy couple of hours you reach the lake and wow - the views of Mt Fitz Roy are stupendous. There is a little beach to picnic on and soak up the view.
Getting back is an easy 90 mins downhill.
It’s often windy so sunnies or clear glasses are a must. There is some shade on the walk too.
You can pick up picnic things along the high street for a picnic as there are lots of bakeries.
Take what water you need for the journey as, until the lake, there is nothing.
Fabulous day!
Easily slides into my top 10 of mountain walks.
Walk down the high street towards the mountains, through the car park and then turn left and start climbing. It’s quite steep to start but then levels out. The views up the valley are fabulous throughout the walk and there are lots of places to stop and admire the view. After an easy couple of hours you reach the lake and wow - the views of Mt Fitz Roy are stupendous. There is a little beach to picnic on and soak up the view.
Getting back is an easy 90 mins downhill.
It’s often windy so sunnies or clear glasses are a must. There is some shade on the walk too.
You can pick up picnic things along the high street for a picnic as there are lots of bakeries.
Take what water you need for the journey as, until the lake, there is nothing.
Fabulous day!
Written February 17, 2020
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Steve L
Los Altos, CA111 contributions
Feb 2020
The lake was not hard to get to and was not crowded at all. If you got here by following the trek on the left at Punto de Encuntro, then follow the trek passing the lake and do the loop back up to the Fitz Roy view point (see the map attached in the photo) and then to town if you don't want to hike all the way to Laguna de Los Tres. The view of Fitz Roy along the trek just pass the lake was even more spectacular.
Written February 24, 2020
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Barbs25
Staffordshire, UK3,572 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
If you’re not up for walking too far then this is a nice trail and maybe only a few miles.
We did this as part of Laguna de los tres which was just an incredible day. Very long and hard but one of the most amazing walks we’ve done in the world.
We did this as part of Laguna de los tres which was just an incredible day. Very long and hard but one of the most amazing walks we’ve done in the world.
Written May 31, 2022
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Lisa
Rome, Italy86 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Not so far from El Chalten (4 km walking from the beginning of the path that leads to the Fitz Roy).
Relaxing and definitely worthy!
Relaxing and definitely worthy!
Written December 27, 2019
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dixiepeach
Kansas City, MO9,492 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
This is around a 7 km hike round trip. The first half going up is the most steep and strenuous. The paths are generally quite well kept. There is very little loose rock but there are lots of tree roots to navigate around. Hiking poles would have come in quite handy but you can do it without if you must. We wore our Nike’s for the trek as our hiking boots are back home and we did fine in basic athletic shoes. Take plenty of water and snacks. Dress in layers. It was hot when we began but upon arriving at Laguna Capri the wind across the water was quite cool. There was a toilet just before you get to the lagoon. We had great clear skies for an excellent view of Cerro Fitz Roy once we reached the lagoon. We are slow hikers who stop to take lots of photos so it took us over 3.5 hours to do the hike. We saw a fox and a flock of Austral parakeets along the trail.
Written March 26, 2018
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Justyna M
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Dec 2017 • Couples
We made a one day trip from el Calafate to El Chaltén by bus ( Chaltén travel- pick up from hotels around 7:15 am, main bus departures from main bus station at 8am to El Chaltén, takes 2,5 -3hrs to get there, cost 1200 pesos round trip per person - 60euros., back bus departures at 6pm from El Chaltén)
You r guided by National Park Employee about rules in the park and available self treks.
When you have one day there Laguna Capri is excellent-approx 2 hours one way from bus stop, not difficult path but after entering path in the forest you ll he Perón ce route going up. But really very nice trekking, you reach amazing views on Fitz Roy mountain and then you get to the lake. We were very happy we made it :)
You r guided by National Park Employee about rules in the park and available self treks.
When you have one day there Laguna Capri is excellent-approx 2 hours one way from bus stop, not difficult path but after entering path in the forest you ll he Perón ce route going up. But really very nice trekking, you reach amazing views on Fitz Roy mountain and then you get to the lake. We were very happy we made it :)
Written December 5, 2017
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Erikusland
Buenos Aires, Argentina234 contributions
Jan 2017
If you decide to go to El Chalten, you have to make up your mind to walk. That's the greatest thing about El Chalten, there´s a lot to do, a lot to see. And everything is for free!! But you gotta hike. The head of the trail begins at the north end of town, at the end of San Martín Ave. You will see the entrance to the protected area. During the first hour, the trail is a steep slope. After an hour and a half you will find a sign that shows a bifurcation to Laguna Capri (left) or to the Fitz Roy (right). From the lagoon you will have a unique view of Fitz Roy and its surrounding peaks. If you have time (and stamina enough) you can follow to Poincenot (I didn't, hope to make it next time)
Written September 15, 2017
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,597 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
It is an easy trek, the trail is well marked and, once you reached Laguna Capri, you have great views of the Fitz Roy peak. One of the reasons to come to El Chalten.
Written October 15, 2016
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Traveleator
Singapore, Singapore1,153 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
We were in El Chalten for only 2 nights and weren't keen on a very long hike, so we opted for a trek to Laguna Capri via Mirador Fitz Roy. The hike each way takes less than 2 hours even at a leisurely pace and has a few viewing points.
The lake is very serene and lying on the small pebbly beach with views of Fitz Roy is one of those moments in life when time stops, you don't fear anything and can only hear your heartbeat. But, our party was pooped by a family that came along and made loads of noise!! There is a camping site nearby which has a portable bathroom, but that might be a struggle to use.
We walked around towards Mirador Fitz Roy which wasn't anything superb and then walked right back down to town. Plan to spend a total of 4-5 hours on this trip.
The lake is very serene and lying on the small pebbly beach with views of Fitz Roy is one of those moments in life when time stops, you don't fear anything and can only hear your heartbeat. But, our party was pooped by a family that came along and made loads of noise!! There is a camping site nearby which has a portable bathroom, but that might be a struggle to use.
We walked around towards Mirador Fitz Roy which wasn't anything superb and then walked right back down to town. Plan to spend a total of 4-5 hours on this trip.
Written April 8, 2014
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F. Iqq
Buenos Aires, Argentina8 contributions
Hola, se podrá hacer en Julio? como es el clima?
magicten76
Valsamoggia, Italy155 contributions
ciao a tutti.
Tra qualche giorno io e mia moglie vorremmo fare la camminata per laguna Capri e mirador Fitz Roy con il nostro bimbo di 11 mesi che porteremo in un marsupio. È fattibile con il bimbo?
grazie
Luca Magnanensi
Bogliasco, Italy1,609 contributions
Tutto è fattibile, purchè sappiate quello che state facendo... intendo dire, è una zona molto remota dove i cellulari non hanno copertura, mi sembra di intuire che avete intenzione di raggiungere solo la Laguna Capri che si trova molto vicino a El Chalten quindi se il tempo è stabile, dato che siete arrivati fin lì con un bimbo così piccolo, andrei...
Eliana B
47 contributions
para dormir una noche en el chalten, que me recomiendan? alojarme en alguna cabaña o acampar? he leido que se pueden alquilar las caroas2 y otras cosas para pasar la noche. como sería el tema?
LolaCemino
Buenos Aires126 contributions
Hola Eliana, dependerà de tus gustos y poder adquisitivo. Para una noche, con un costo bajo para la zona, te recomiendo el hisledaje Mi Rincón. Tenés desayuno básico, buena habitación y precio. Anita's House es mi preferida, pero ya es cabaña. Como sea...que lo disfrutes!
Eliana B
47 contributions
hola! viajo con mi pareja en abril. tenemos tres dias para conocer el chalten pero necesito recomendaciones ya que nos vamos a hospedar en calafate y no tenemos auto.
mirando los senderos pensaba hacer el primer dia (saliendo bien temprano.desde calafate):
hacer la ida a la laguna de los tres y volver por el sendero que lleva a la laguna capri.
(necesito saber si existe tranporte para volver porque segun mis calculos voy a estar todo el dia en el chalten y voy a necesitar volver ya q al otro dia tenemos excursion en calafate)
tenemos aparte dos dias consecutivos libres para ir al chalten nuevamente y quedarnos una noche ahi: pensabamos hacer la excursion al glaciar viedma (si el clima lo permite) y al otro dia el lago del desierto con el glaciar huemul.
necesito recomendaciones de traslados, alojamientos y tiempo aprox q me demandaran las excursiones como las detalle antes.
graciasssss
dbernass
Adrogue, Argentina49 contributions
Hola, son 220 km desde El Calafate a El Chalten, si solo dispones de un día te convendría alquilar un auto, porque el transporte que hay no te van a cerrar los horarios.
Con auto salis a eso de las 5:45 - 6:00 de El Calafate y sino haces muchas paradas para Fotos llegarias a las 8:00 aprox.
El sendero que te conviene es comenzar por Mirador del Torre, continuas hacia Laguna Torre, sin llegar a esa desvias a la derecha por un sendero que conduce a campamento Poincenot, pasas por dos lagunas: Madre e Hija. Luego en campamento Poincenot podes hacer un descanso y almuerzo para continuar a laguna de las tres. A la vuelta regresas a Poincenot, luego podes volver por el sendero que te lleva a laguna Capri, pasas por Capri, descansas sacas fotos y luego a buen paso en hora, hora y cuarto volves a El Chalten.
Tene en cuenta que desde la base a Laguna las tres el sendero esta catalogado como de 5 hs de duración.
Una vez finalizado el día de trekking, regresas muy tranqui a El Calafate.
Recomendaciones, llevate provisiones que contemplen, algo para media mañana, almuerzo, y una merienda. Mucha agua, aunque podes recargar en alguna de las vertientes. Cuidandose de no generar impactos negativos en la naturaleza. Caminar da mucho hambre y es conveniente satisfacerlo y asi tener fuerzas para el regreso.
Este mismo itinerario pienso hacer el año proximo.
Exitos!!!!!!!!!!
hola estamos planificando ir este verano y pasar algunas noches acampando en los diferentes Camping del parque. quisiera saber si se puede hacer fuego en las áreas de camping . muchas gracias
enplandeviaje
Buenos Aires, Argentina28 contributions
No está permitido hacer fuego en el Parque nacional los Glaciares, es una pena pero deberán ajustarse a la estricta reglamentación que existe al respecto. Igualmente vale la pena, es un lugar hermoso
legnadivad
Valencia, Spain34 contributions
que vale un treking con monitor ?
Danilo Elvio
Totoras, Argentina39 contributions
No amigo... como ya te han dicho, no es necesario un guía. Esta todo bien señalizado, donde comienza el sendero tenes las distintas opciones, yo he llegado hasta laguna Capri por cuestiones de tiempo.-
Trotamundos D
Avellaneda, Argentina8,996 contributions
Hola !
Estoy planificando pasar en algún camping bajo carpa en el Chaltén el próximo verano y necesitaría saber cuál es la amplitud térmica de la bolsa de dormir necesaria que debería utilizar para no pasar frío durante enero ó febrero?
Esta pregunta va dirigida a los que acamparon y qué bolsas utilizaron. Desde ya muchas gracias por cualquier consejo.
Edgardo F
Puerto Deseado, Argentina165 contributions
Yo pase varias noches alla, en primavera y en verano, mi bosla es una comun de northland que tiene un rango de 15 a -5 grados, y nunca tuve frio, lo mas importante es el aislante entre la bolsa y la carpa y dejarle ventilacion a la carpa para que no te condense adentro porque si se te moja la bolsa ahi si la vas sufrir
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