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Monday, February 1, 2010

Feb 14 - Day 10 - Parque Los Glaciares - Laguna De Los Tres

Sunday: We hike along a ridge below Cerro Leon (2,840'). We have fabulous views of Mount Fitz Roy, Poincenot and other granite peaks and glaciers. We follow the Chorillo del Salto stream and cross lenga forest until we reach the base camp of Río Blanco. You can continue on the optional hike to Laguna de los Tres, from where you will have outstanding views of Fitz Roy, the adjacent Poincenot neddle (9,849’), Rafael, Saint Exupery, other granite spires and the Piedras Blancas glacier. Visit Laguna Capri on your way down. Overnight in El Chaltén.

Overnight: Hosteria Kalenshen.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: About 8 miles or 6 hours, plus an optional out-and-back hike up to Laguna de los Tres.

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