Laguna Capri trek

The trail begins at the end of San Martín Avenue, where the urban area of El Chaltén ends and the car park and the National Parks dome are located. Just before entering the trail, you'll see a parking area, and at the trailhead, a large informational sign with a diagram of distances and times that's helpful to keep in mind before starting.

The first kilometer of the trail runs along a somewhat steep slope, until reaching the "Mirador Río de las Vueltas", a natural balcony with a spectacular view of the valley that you will continue enjoying for almost another hour..

The second kilometer of this hike is of lesser gradient than the first, while gaining height along the western slope of the De las Vueltas River valley, with a panoramic view of the Los Cóndores mountain range.

As you continue, the ñires begin to grow in number. When you reach the sign indicating you've already hiked 2 kilometers, you'll be surrounded by increasingly tall lenga trees, which provide shelter on windy days.

Shortly after the third kilometer, you'll see a large sign indicating the fork to Laguna Capri (to the left) and the continuation to Mirador Fitz Roy and Laguna De los Tres. This site is also a meeting point within the National Park's network of self-guided trails.

The last section of the trail reveals the hills behind the grove, as the descent towards the lagoon begins..

From the shore of the lagoon, you'll have a fantastic view of Mount Chaltén or Fitz Roy and its surrounding peaks, a place that invites you to linger and contemplate one of El Chaltén's classic postcard views. From there, you can return to town or continue a few steps further along the lagoon to reach Laguna Capri Base Camp.

After passing this camp, the path joins the one leading to Laguna De los Tres, passing by the Poincenot camp.

If you have an extra 40 minutes, don't miss the "Mirador Fitz Roy" (Fitz Roy Lookout), a panoramic point with a sign that allows you to interpret the mountain and glacial panorama before you. To get there, continue along the path that passes through the Laguna Capri campsite until you find another fork with a National Park sign that will direct you to your left in the direction you should return to El Chaltén and the viewpoint.

RECOMMENDATIONS: If you plan to stay or spend the night at the Laguna Capri wilderness camp, we suggest you carefully read the Recommendationsduring your stay.

Although the access to this viewpoint is possible all year round, from April to October, this will depend on the accumulation of snow on the trail, especially on its final stretch.