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- On foot
Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
The fullest view of the massif, out and back from town
- distance
- 16.6 km
- elevation gain
- +1,040 m
- highest point
- 1,500 m
- duration
- 8 to 9 h
- difficulty
- Demanding
Stretch by stretch
The trail cut into stretches, measured on the track. Tap one to see it on the map and the profile.
- On foot
8.1 km · height 452 a 1,507 m
Approximate route: OpenStreetMap trails to the top. Touch the profile to see the height at each point.
The numbers
Measured on the OpenStreetMap route (approximate), with heights from the Copernicus GLO-30 model.
- Walking
- 16.6km
- Total ascent
- +1,040m
- Total descent
- −1,040m
- Lowest point
- 461 m
- Highest point
- 1,500 m
- Steepest stretch
- 25 %average grade over 1 km
- Steeper than 15 %
- 5.3 km
- Walking time
- 8 to 9 h
- Difficulty
- Demanding
The trek
One of the finest panoramic hikes in El Chaltén: a steady climb above the forest to a viewpoint facing Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Laguna Torre and the Río de las Vueltas valley.
Unlike the valley trails, this one gains height steadily and the massif opens up with every bend.
The last stretch crosses open alpine ground: exposed, wild and very Patagonian. In strong wind the guide decides how far we go.
We return to town on the same trail.
How the day goes
- Walk out of town
- Climb through the lenga forest
- Open alpine ground
- Pliegue Tumbado viewpoint
- Back the same way
Wind on the way
It is the first thing we check in the morning. Town can be calm while the lake is blowing hard, so we show both heights.
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Loma del Pliegue Tumbado: questions
How long is Loma del Pliegue Tumbado?
8 to 9 hours: 16.6 km out and back and about 1040 m of climbing.
What do you see from Pliegue Tumbado?
The whole massif head-on: Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Laguna Torre and the Río de las Vueltas valley.
Is it exposed to wind?
Yes, the last stretch crosses open alpine ground. In strong wind the guide decides how far we go.
Is there a park fee?
Yes: it is inside Los Glaciares National Park. Since 1/6/2026 a day costs ARS 50,000 for foreign visitors and ARS 25,000 for Argentines, by QR or card (no cash). It is not included in the trek.
The best hikes in El Chaltén · 2 to 5-day itineraries · When to visit El Chaltén · The National Park and its fee
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The whole logbook →The logbook opens this season: every hiker gets a link when they are back and what they write appears here, dated. The first entry could be yours.
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What happens when you book
The full policy →- 01Written confirmationYour place is confirmed once we receive payment and send you the confirmation.
- 02Meeting point and timeThey come with the confirmation. Depending on the trek, we meet in town or pick you up.
- 03What to bringWe send you the list: hiking boots with good grip, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, water and food.
- 04If the weather says noThe guide decides. If we cannot go, we move you to the next date or give you credit for another trek.
- 05If you need to cancel30 days or more before: full refund; 15 to 29 days: 50%; under 15 days: no refund.
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