A hotel in the mountains, literally speaking. Set in a dreamlike natural environment, they are the perfect option for those looking for a unique and exclusive category, miles from any populated place.
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Here are some of the best-rated mountain lodges. Choose the one that best fits your trip and check availability directly with each host.
An exclusive all-inclusive experience in the heart of the mountains, on the shores of Lago del Desierto. An ecolodge with 5 en-suite rooms that make you feel at home. Views of Fitz Roy and the Vespignani Glacier fill every space. Access by a 3-hour trek through the forest or a 10-minute boat ride along the eastern shore of the lake. Treks from 1 to 12 hours and fly fishing.
Experience Patagonian rural life firsthand by staying at our estancia’s main lodge, situated in a valley surrounded by mountains and rivers. Accommodation at an authentic Patagonian estancia includes full board and activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. Lodging options are available for groups of 2 to 5 people.
Updated: October 8, 2026
You can check and book directly with each place to stay from this very page using the "Check availability" button, or "Chat on WhatsApp". Each accommodation has its own page, which you can reach with the "View accommodation in detail" button. On that microsite you'll find plenty of photos, up-to-date information about its services, how to get there, and real guest reviews; from there you contact the host directly — by WhatsApp, contact form, or phone — to ask questions and book. There are no intermediaries or commissions: you book under the same conditions as if you'd shown up at the door yourself, and the host doesn't lose any margin on the booking.
Absolutely. elchalten.com isn't a booking call center based in some far-off country — we live in El Chaltén and know each host personally, in several cases since they first started their business. When you send an inquiry or booking request to any of them, you're reaching a real, verified person.
It is accommodation in the mountains, literally speaking: mountain lodges offer all the comforts of a small hotel, but in exclusive locations, away from urban areas. They could be included in the category known as "all inclusive".
Rooms with private bathroom, full board, access to various activities and optional services, such as airport transfers. Select "View accommodation in detail" to see what each one includes.
On private properties in the De las Vueltas River valley, along a tourist corridor that is taking shape between Chile and Argentina: the route that connects Villa O'Higgins (Chile) with El Chaltén, crossing Lake O'Higgins/San Martín and Lago del Desierto.
No. Because of their remote location, keep in mind there is no cell phone signal, although they may have a satellite phone available for guests. Check each lodge's microsite to see what connectivity it offers.
For those looking for a unique and exclusive category, miles from any populated place, or for something new and different to extend their visit from El Chaltén.
If you'd rather stay in town, the Hotels and Inns offer rooms with private bathroom and breakfast included, close to the trails and all services.
Mountain Refuges are a simpler option for sleeping right in the mountains, on the way to glaciers and trails far from town.
Glamping and eco containers combine nature and comfort in domes, capsules and containers located outside town.
km 85 Provincial Route 41, 4 km from El Chaltén
+54 2966 32-2208
De las Vueltas River valley, 17 km from El Chaltén
+54 9 2966 46-0706