HomeAll TrailsLaguna Azul Hike, El Calafate
Moderate
Hiking
🇦🇷 Argentina
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: AR-Z-01

Laguna Azul Hike, El Calafate

Added on 29 Sep 2026
Logged by @trailxon16 December 2024

Patagonian steppe hike to Laguna Azul near El Calafate.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Strong winds are normal; carry windproof layers.

Weather check

At Start
691m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

-49.9253, -72.8368

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: -49.9253, -72.8368 @ 691m

Quick Stats

Distance
14.28 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
671m - 809m
Max Elevation
809 m
Max Gradient
37.9%
26.8%

Highlights

  • Laguna Azul
  • Lago Argentino views
  • Patagonian steppe

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+288 m

Total Descent

-296 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
40.9

40.9

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.48

1.48

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)47%
Moderate (3-8%)29%
Steep (>8%)24%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Gravel
20%
Dirt Track
78%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 34

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: -49.925831
MAX LAT: -49.910010
MIN LON: -72.901163
MAX LON: -72.836805

Point Spacing: 3.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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