Our story
Twenty years
perfecting
the return
Los Cerros was born from a simple question: what does a traveller actually need after a full day in the mountains? Not luxury for its own sake, but the things you genuinely miss on the trail — genuine warmth, exceptional food, a deeply comfortable bed, and a view that reminds you every step was worth it.
For twenty years, Los Cerros has been El Chaltén's most iconic hotel — five minutes on foot from the start of the legendary Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre trails, with direct views onto the Río de las Vueltas valley and the mountains that give the hotel its name.
We're a family house before we're a chain: TARR AIKE S.R.L. runs a single hotel, in a single village, and every detail — from the wine list to the hour breakfast is first served — answers to what a hiker actually needs, not to a corporate manual.
"The most extraordinary hotel I've ever stayed at. The view from the room at sunrise — the Fitz Roy turning red — is something you can't quite describe."
The 43 rooms are split across four categories, all with generous windows, premium cotton linens, and artisan breakfast included. Beyond the room, the El Viento restaurant and the relaxation room with jacuzzi and sauna round out what a day of trekking really asks for on the way back.
The season runs from October to April. The rest of the year, El Chaltén quiets down and the hotel closes — until the snow starts retreating from the peaks and the trails open again.
Amenities
Everything a day on the trail
really asks for on the way back
None of these details is an afterthought — each answers to what a hiker needs after a full day in the mountains.
Relaxation room — jacuzzi and sauna
Real recovery for your legs after the Fitz Roy or Cerro Torre. Access included for all guests.
Artisan breakfast included
Served from 6:30 AM for early trailhead departures — part of every rate, no exceptions.
Patagonian wine bar
Labels from Mendoza and Patagonia, curated by season, for the end of the day.
Coordinated excursions
Guided treks, glacier crossings and photography expeditions, organised directly from reception.
WiFi throughout the hotel
Coverage in rooms, restaurant and common areas — at no extra charge.
Direct views of the valley and mountains
Generous windows in all 43 rooms, facing the Río de las Vueltas or the peaks the hotel is named for.
The relaxation room
After eight or nine hours on the trail, the jacuzzi and sauna at Los Cerros aren't a decorative luxury — for most of our guests, they're the reason the next day holds up too.
- Jacuzzi and sauna, access included with your stay
- Open every day of the season, no booking required
- Towels and robe provided in the room
Relaxation room · jacuzzi and sauna
Gallery
The hotel, inside and out
Rooms, restaurant, relaxation room, and the mountains visible from every corner.
What our guests
say about us
"The most extraordinary hotel I've ever stayed at. The view from the room at sunrise —the Fitz Roy turning red— is something you can't quite describe."
"The El Viento restaurant deserves its own mention. After a full day on the Fitz Roy trail, coming back to that level of cooking and service made all the difference."
"We've been to Patagonia three times. Los Cerros is the reason we keep coming back, specifically, to El Chaltén. The staff remember your name."
Before you arrive