Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri

Santa Cruz, Argentina

21.5 miles (34.7 km) · 3,972 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri is a 21.5-mile loop route in Santa Cruz, Argentina, gaining 3,969 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.3 miles gaining 2,906 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	21.5 mi (34.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,972 ft (1,211 m)
Average gain	184 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 2,576 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.9%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri

How much elevation gain does Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri have?

Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri has 3,972 ft (1,211 m) of elevation gain over 21.5 miles (34.7 km). That averages 184 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri?

The difficulty score for Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 64.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri?

The longest climb on Classic Circuit Fitz Roy: Mirador Cerro Torre + Laguna de los Tres + Laguna Madre Hija + Laguna Capri runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 2,576 ft (785 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.9%.