Huemul Circuit Trekking, El Chaltén

Go through one of the best hiking trails in El Chaltén and discover a wonderful natural area on this 5-day program in the Huemul Circuit, along with AAGM mountain leader Simón.

 
 

Details

 

Trip Duration

5 days

Mountain Range

Andes

People per Guide

4 people

Trip Level

Intermediate

Offer Period

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec

Type of Trip

Private

Highlights

 
  • Explore one of the most popular hiking spots in El Chaltén.
  • Reach remote areas and discover a beautiful flora and fauna.
 

This trekking consists in a five-day hike around Mt. Huemul, near El Chaltén town. Throughout the years this hike has become one of the most popular in the region.

Its particular components involve different types of terrains, climbs, flora, and fauna allowing us, in only a few days, to get to know remote places, including an amazing view of the Southern Ice Field.

This Circuit involves semi-technical terrains, such as snow, glaciers and moraines. With a 60km length, this circuit has from 800 to 1600 meters of elevation. Entering from Rio Túnel Valley up to Paso del Viento, by The Viedma Glacier up and out through Paso Huemul.

No previous experience is required, but you do need good physical condition since long hiking journeys are involved in this circuit. We will also carry large backpacks form 15 to 20 kg. You can hire porters.

Contact me if you are interested in doing the Huemul circuit trekking in El Chaltén!

I also lead this Paso del Viento trek in El Chaltén. Check it out!

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Price per person

 
Group of 1
2100 USD
Group of 2
1050 USD
 

Price includes

 
  • Guiding fee
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 Cancellation Policy
 

Itinerary

 
  • Day 1: El CHALTEN – TORO CAMP

    Duration: 6 hs / Elevation: 700 mts.

  • Day 2: TORO CAMP – PASO DEL VIENTO HUT

    Duration: 6-7 hs / Elevation: 900 mts ascent. 400 mts descent.

  • Day 3: PASO DEL VIENTO HUT – VIEDMA GLACIER – PASO DEL VIENTO HUT

    Duration: around 5hs

  • Day 4: DEL VIENTO PASS – HUEMUL PASS

    Duration: 6-7 hs. / Elevation: 200mts

  • Day 5: HUEMUL PASS – BAHÍA TÚNEL – EL CHALTEN

    Duration: 7-8 hs / Elevation: 600mts descent.

 
 

Other details

 
Skill level required

Beginner

Fitness level required

Fit

Meeting point

El Chaltén

More info

You will need to carry both food and gear, around 15kg.

Equipment list:

Hiking boots, rain jacket and pants, lightweight down jacket or similar, hiking pants, thermal underwear, 3 pair of hiking socks, hiking poles, sunglasses, beanie and 50/60 lt pack.

 

About the Guide

 
Simón Brun

Simón Brun

Mountain Leader

 

AAGM Mountain Guide from Argentina.

I´ve climbed all along Patagonia, reaching summits such as Cerro Torre, Cerro Fitz Roy, and it’s range. As sport climber I also faced challenges in different spots in Europe and USA.

After many years guiding, I also handle the logistic of the expeditions, and I like to give the best services to the people I guide.

I live and guide mostly in El Chaltén area, and I know every corner of the National Park. I like to plan every detail of the expeditions, and to propose customized programs according to the request and needs of each client.

 
 
FROM 1050 USDper person
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What People are Saying about Simón Brun

  • 1 review

 

We wish we could have Simon as our guide on every trek we do. His mountaineering experience and extensive knowledge of the area was impressive and definitely enhanced the trek for us. On top of this, we got along great with Simon and appreciate his easy going personality and sense of humor. We will definitely request Simon as our guide for the next hike we do from El Chalten!
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Christopher Smyth
 

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