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Colette Peters

I did not do this entire circuit, but I did spend a night camping at Pincecot. The scenery here was absolutely stunning and definitely worth it to wake up early and hike up to see the sunrise on Mt. Fitz Roy. The only reason I down graded it a star is because the campsite was very crowded (peak season) and therefore very loud and dirty. This hike is very iconic and no trip to el Chalten would be complete without it, but if you are looking for solitude you probably are not going to find it here.

This hike is HARD. You’ll likely be just starting to get used to the elevation and spending time in Manang. This is difficult hike with a lot of uphill and you will end up at 4,600 meters. The views along the way and at the lakes are amazing and it is worth the push. It also helps you acclimate and makes the following days not as grueling along the circuit. Definitely recommend.

I did the Big Ice tour and it was incredible, you get to see so much more of glacier walking around. It was an awesome experience. They also take you to the viewing area and you take a short boat ride to where you start hiking, so you get to see the glacier from all the angles.