Hello!
My name is Santiago, I’m one of the founders of Beyond BA Latam, and I’m a passionate lover of Patagonia. Whenever I can, I escape into its wilderness — whether it’s iconic spots or hidden corners far from the crowds. I love road trips, wildlife, and trekking, and in this post I’d like to share what I consider the best multi-day hikes in Patagonia.
1) Laguna de los Tres & Laguna Torre (2 days / 1 night) – El Chaltén
This short circuit combines El Chaltén’s two most famous hikes: Laguna Torre (Torre Mount) & Laguna de Los 3 (Fitz Roy trek). I like starting at Laguna Torre and reaching Laguna de los Tres at sunrise the following day (if possible), when the first light hits Fitz Roy’s granite walls in a fiery glow.
You’ll hike through forests, rivers, lagoons, moraines and open mountain views, camping at Poincenot. It’s not technical, just long walking days (about 1300 m at the highest point) with some tough sections. You can combine it with other nearby trails like Loma del Pliegue Tumbado or Laguna Huemul.
One of the tours that includes this circuit, within a long hiking tours, is this one: Fitz Roy Trek, W trek, and Ushuaia.
Laguna de Los Tres and mount Fitz Roy at sunrise
2) Huemul Circuit (4 days / 3 nights) – El Chaltén
Far less crowded than other routes around El Chaltén, this circuit offers dramatic views of glaciers and even a glimpse of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
It involves wild camping, crossing a river by zipline, and climbing two high mountain passes — Paso del Viento and Paso Huemul — before descending to the colossal Viedma Glacier and Lake. It’s wild, remote, and absolutely worth it (a guide is recommended).
3) Southern Continental Ice Field Expedition (6 days / 5 nights) – El Chaltén & a part of Chile
Southern Patagonian Ice Field Hike
This is my favourite hike in Patagonia and one of the most mind-blowing experiences I’ve ever had.
The Southern Patagonian Ice Field is the world’s fourth largest ice cap, a vast frozen plateau hidden behind El Chaltén, Torres del Paine and Glaciar Perito Moreno. Entering via Paso Marconi, you reach Refugio Gorra Blanca and the Circo de los Altares, surrounded by granite spires.
You can camp on the ice, wear crampons, cross rivers on ziplines, and sleep in total wilderness. The views at sunset — endless white stretching to the horizon — are unforgettable. You must go with a guide, and physical fitness is essential.
4) W Trek (4 days / 3 nights) – Torres del Paine
W hike // Luxury W Hike.
One of the most famous hikes in the world, the W Trek winds through the park’s iconic valleys — Grey, French, and Ascencio — leading to the Towers Base, the French and Británico lookouts, and the Grey Glacier.
You stay at organised refugios or camps, with hot meals, showers and gear provided, so you only carry a light backpack. Logistics are excellent — just book in advance as spaces are limited. You have chances of spoting Pumas in the wilderness (otherwise, I suggest you to hire an excursion to improve your chances of seeing them, since Torres del Paine is the best place in the world to do it!). You can extend your stay 1 day and go to the hanging brides in the area of Grey Valley (or doing activities near the Glacier).
5) O Circuit (8–9 days) – Torres del Paine
The O Circuit includes the entire W Trek plus the wild back side of the Paine massif, with fewer people and even more dramatic scenery.
Crossing the famous John Gardner Pass overlooking the immense Grey Glacier is simply epic.
6) Mitre Peninsula (3 to 9 days) – Tierra del Fuego
Mitre Peninsula Hike /// Tierra del Fuego Hiking Tour (with a short version of Mitre Peninsula on it).
At the very end of Argentina, the Mitre Peninsula stretches between the Beagle Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. This is a wild, remote trek through beaches, forests, hills and coastal plains, where you may see whales and sea lions. Depending on how far you reach, you’ll pass places like Cape San Pío (Argentina’s southernmost point, with a picturesque Lighthouse next to the cliff) and the historic Puerto Español shelter. There are no trails, no crowds — just pure wilderness and silence. You usually return by hiking except if you reach Puerto Español, which usually involves a return to Ushuaia in a sailboat (to avoid hiking 5 days back).
7) Vuriloche Pass (7 days) – Lake District
From Bariloche to Puerto Varas Hike.
This is my favourite trek in northern Patagonia, linking Bariloche in Argentina with Puerto Varas in Chile.
It crosses the Andes through lush temperate forests, alpine valleys, hanging glaciers and turquoise lakes. The landscapes are more alpine than the southern Patagonian steppes, and the weather is often milder.
What makes this route special is its blend of cultures — starting in Argentine Patagonia and finishing in the Chilean Lake District — and the sense of adventure as you hike from one country to the other through a remote mountain pass. It’s a perfect way to end a Patagonian journey on a high note.
There are other incredible places to visit for hiking, such as National Park Perito Moreno, National Park Patagonia (Argentina and Chile, including Jeinimeini), the Darwin Range, the 4 shelters circuit in Bariloche, El Bolsón, etc.. Discover yours !
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