The “Ultimate Chaltén Trek” in 6 days

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Highlights

Price per person

Price includes

• Guiding fee
• Transport during the trip
• Permit and entrance fees
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary

• Day 1: Depart El Chalten & Laguna de los Tres

  Beginning from El Chalten, we will take a 30 minute transfer to the trailhead at Hosteria el Pilar. The trail takes us toward Poincenot Camp, where we drop off our gear at the organized campsite before we ascend the trail toward Laguna de los 3 viewpoint. We take in the stunning view of Fitz Roy before heading back to our camp for the night.

  Distance: 15km

  Elevation Gain: +650m

  Time: 7 hours

  Intensity: Medium-high

• Day 2: Cerro Torre Valley & Maestri Viewpoint

  We follow the trail to Mother and Daughter Lakes before entering the beautiful Cerro Torre Valley and heading to our next campsite. This is a mild 5 hour trek. We drop of our gear at the organized campsite after a quick cup of tea and ascend to the Maestri Viewpoint, before returning to our camp for the night.

  Distance: 8km

  Elevation gain: +100m

  Intensity: Medium

• Day 3: Agachonas Pass & River Tunel Valley

  After breakfast, we cross the River Fitz Roy via a zip line. We then trek through forest and rocky terrain to Agachonas Pass. Next, we descend into the River Tunel Valley where we admire incredible views of the surrounding glaciers. We then end at our wild camp at Laguna Toro.

  Distance: 15km

  Elevation gain/loss: +900km/-400km

  Time: 8-9 hours

  Intensity: High

• Day 4: River Tunal & Viento Pass

  We begin the day by crossing the River Tunel. If the water levels are low, we will cross the cold river on foot. Otherwise, we will take a zip line. We then follow the trail to Viento Pass, where we will enjoy great views of the Southern Ice Field while braving the strong winds of the pass. Finally, we cross into the western part of the mountains into our wild camp at Paso del Viento.

  Distance: 13km

  Elevation gain/loss: +900/-450

  Time: 7-8 hours

  Intensity: Medium-high

• Day 5: Viedma Glacier & Huemul Pass

  During today’s trek, we will enjoy panoramic views of the famous Viedma glacier from above. The route will take us past the clear waters of lovely glacial lakes before we make the tough ascent up Huemul pass. This is our best chance to spot the legendary condors of the Andes.  After the tough ascent comes the steep descent through forest landscapes to our wild camp at Bahia de los Tempanos.

  Distance: 18km

  Elevation gain/loss: +300/-800

  Time: 7-8 hours

  Intensity: Medium-high

• Day 6: Bahia Tunel & Return to El Chalten

  During breakfast at our campsite, we enjoy views Viedma Glacier and its calving icebergs. We then set off on the mild trek to the Bahia Tunel. From there, vehicle transfer back to El Chalten.

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