Trekking in the Huemul Circuit in El Chalten

This day begins at the N.P. Visitor Center heading towards the camp in Laguna Toro. The path begins uphill, with very beautiful views of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, first through the ecotone and then through Nothofagus forests. Once at the Rio Tunel pass, we began the descent towards the camp.

Distance: 18 Km Duration: 5-6 hours Elevation: 600 meters

The most intense day of the journey. We begin with the crossing of the Tunnel River, either by wading or on a zip line, and then we ride to the Tunnel Inferior glacier and make a low difficulty crossing. The ascent to Paso del Viento continues through glacial moraines, with a constantly rising and sustained slope, without a doubt the most demanding section. Upon reaching the Pass, the view is incredible: the source of the Viedma Glacier, the Mariano Moreno Range, and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Then we will descend towards the camp.

Distance: 12 Km Duration: 7-8 hours Elevation: 900 meters

We continue the trek bordering Cerro Huemul towards the East, until we reach Paso Huemul at 1000 meters above sea level. There are beautiful views of the Viedma Glacier throughout the day. From the Pass we can see the front of the glacier and Lake Viedma; it is also very common to see condors, since there are condoreras very close. From here begins a very steep descent through forest and rocky terrain towards Bahia de los Tempanos, where we will set up camp.

Distance: 18 Km Duration: 7-8 hours Elevation: -700 meters

On this last day we travel through a steppe environment with little unevenness, and we will also cross some wetlands. You will have to cross the Tunnel River again through a zip line. Once in Bahia Tunel, the transfer awaits us to take us back to El Chalten.

Distance: 18 km Duration: 6 hours Elevation: 50 meters