Portal/Base Fitz Roy (Sendero al Fitz Roy)· Start here
Normal self-guided start for Laguna de los Tres hikers
Signed trail gateway on El Chaltén’s northern edge. The Poincenot–Laguna de los Tres segment and preceding approach sections are currently closed.
Río Eléctrico Bridge / RP 41
Shuttle- or taxi-assisted through-hike users
Alternative Piedras Blancas/Poincenot-side approach; RP 41 is currently inaccessible because of water at a ford.
On foot
Portal/Base Fitz Roy (Sendero al Fitz Roy), El Chaltén’s northern edge
30 min walk
Normal self-guided start from town; allow up to 30 minutes from the town centre depending on lodging location. The trail is currently closed.
Shuttle
Río Eléctrico Bridge / RP 41
Alternative through-hike approach, normally requiring pre-arranged transport and a return plan; currently unusable because RP 41 is inaccessible.
Step 1
Check official trail status
Do this on the morning of any attempt. Do not enter or bypass the closed Poincenot–Laguna de los Tres route or bridge closure.
Step 2
Buy APN park access
When access is open, buy the Los Glaciares—Portada El Chaltén access online before hiking or at the authorized APN gateway. Do not buy a non-refundable online ticket until the trail is confirmed open.
Step 3
Ticket and ID check
APN staff may check the named ticket against the passport or ID used for purchase, plus residency or discount documentation where applicable.
Fine
Not allowed
No published bag-size rule, cloakroom, or locker facility; this is a wilderness trailhead, so carry everything you bring.
Source: argentina.gob.ar
Not an accessible route: uneven forest trail, substantial elevation gain, a very steep final kilometre, and possible ice or snow. No step-free route or lift serves Laguna de los Tres.
Source: discoverchalten.com