All hikes in this area can be started directly from El Chaltén. The town has accommodations (hotel, hostels, camping side), restaurants, tourist info, ATM and gas station. Not sure if it was because of the off-season or if it is normally that way, but we were only able to pay with cash in the restaurants and at the gas station.
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