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Activity Lago Viedma, El Chaltén

Viedma Glacier ice trek

An activity in Lago Viedma, El Chaltén, a splurge ($$$$) and worth most of a day (about 7 hours). Best time to go: Nov–Mar.

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Viedma Glacier ice trek in Lago Viedma, El Chaltén
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Why go

Boat across Lago Viedma and crampon walk on the glacier.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in El Chaltén, alongside 6 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, 18 km away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 7 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Lago Viedma
Price
$$$$
Time needed
7 hr
Best time
Nov–Mar

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in El Chaltén, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Loma del Pliegue Tumbado

    Long climb to a viewpoint facing both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

    Outdoors · 18 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas

    Short climb above town with views of Fitz Roy and Lago Viedma.

    Outdoors · 22 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Laguna Torre

    Moderate hike to a glacier lake beneath the Cerro Torre spire.

    Outdoors · 23 km straight-line
  4. 4
    La Tapera

    Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.

    Food · 23 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Patagonicus

    Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.

    Food · 23 km straight-line
  6. 6
    La Cervecería

    Small brewpub serving house beers and hearty locro after a hike.

    Drinks · 23 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Viedma Glacier ice trek is a stop on our Patagonia Peaks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in El Chaltén

Viedma Glacier ice trek is our only activity pick in El Chaltén; here is what else we recommend there. See the full El Chaltén guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in El Chaltén run from 2°C in July to 11°C in February; April is usually the wettest month. For Viedma Glacier ice trek itself, we suggest: Nov–Mar.

Modelled monthly averages for El Chaltén from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full El Chaltén weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Viedma Glacier ice trek, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Coordinates
-49.51975, -73.01076
Destination
El Chaltén, Argentina

Viedma Glacier ice trek: quick answers

How much time do you need at Viedma Glacier ice trek?

Plan on most of a day (about 7 hours) at Viedma Glacier ice trek. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Viedma Glacier ice trek?

Our pick: Nov–Mar. Insider tip: Book a day ahead with a licensed operator in town.

Where is Viedma Glacier ice trek?

Viedma Glacier ice trek is at Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, in Lago Viedma. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Viedma Glacier ice trek?

Viedma Glacier ice trek appears on Patagonia Peaks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to El Chaltén.

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