El Chalten Huemul Circuit Trek, Patagonia, Argentina

Day 1: Laguna Toro

An easy going warm up that starts at the Parques Nacionales towards the south. Open forest and stunning views of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, mark the way to a lenga forest that leads to río Tunel. Descent to Laguna Toro camp (600 masl).

Distance: 16 km. | Altitude gain: +600/-500 m. | Duration: 6/7 hs.

Day 2: Tunel glacier

We will cross the icy waters of the Tunel river with special shoes or zipline.

After crossing the river, we will step on the lower part of the Tunel glacier for an easy-going 1-hour glacier trek. From there, a steady ascent through glacial moraine,  to Paso del Viento (1400 masl). The view will be the reward. Afterward, we will descend to our campsite.

Distance: 16 km. | Altitude gain: +800/-400 m. | Duration: 7/8 hs.

Day 3: Viedma glacier and lake

In the morning we will skirt the flanks of the mountain with great views of Viedma glacier (the largest in the park).In the afternoon we will head back to the  Huemul pass which will show us amazing views of the Viedma lake. From there, an abrupt descent will take us to the lakeside where we will set up camp.

Distance: 18 km. | Elevation gain: +150/-800 m. | Duration: 7/8 hs.

Day 4: Return

An easy going transit through a low steppe will give us the chance to process the adventure. Again, we will cross the river and in bahía Túnel a transfer awaits us to take us back to El Chalten in just 20 minutos.

Distance: 15 km. | Altitude gain: +200/-200 m. | Duration: 6 hs.