Huemul Circuit Trek in El Chalten, Argentina

Overview Description Groups Included Itinerary FAQ Guide Reviews

Experience the majestic wilderness of Patagonia on a captivating 4-day trek led by a certified local guide. Starting in the vibrant mountain town of El Chalten, known as the "Gateway to the Andes," this adventure will immerse you in breathtaking Patagonian landscapes.

Private

Andes

4 Days

Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Embark on a 4-day adventure into the stunning wilderness of Patagonia.
Camp by the serene Laguna Toro under a blanket of stars.
Witness the beauty of Lago Viedma at Huemul Pass.

Description

Prepare to venture into the wild beauty of Patagonia on this wild 4-day trekking journey!

Our adventure begins in El Chaltén, gateway to the majestic Andes. After leaving the charm of this mountain town behind, we'll drive towards Cerro Pliegue Tumbado, where our journey truly begins. Here, we'll gear up and trek through this scenic path surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains. Reach the serene lake of Laguna Toro, set up camp for the night and enjoy the dark, starry night.

Embark on a thrilling ascent towards Paso del Viento, a high mountain pass offering unique vistas of the incredible Patagonian Ice Cap. Keep your eyes peeled for soaring condors and majestic guanacos, symbols of the Patagonian wilderness. After soaking in the views, we'll begin our descent towards Refugio Paso del Viento, our cozy haven for the night.

Continue trekking along the southeast ridge, which will lead us to Huemul Pass, the crown jewel of our journey. Feel the raw power and beauty of the shimmering turquoise waters Lake Viedma and its majestic glacier. Finally, descend towards Bahia Tempanos our camping site for the night

As the sun rises over Bahia Tempanos we'll embark on our final leg of the journey. After a leisurely hike through Bahia de Los Pantanos, we'll arrive at Bahia Tunel, our final stop. Here, a van will be waiting to whisk us away and take us back to El Chaltén.

Ready to savor the untouched landscapes of Patagonia? Reach out to us to secure your spot on this journey and start planning your next great trekking adventure in Argentina!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Mountain guide expenses
Tents

Price details

The transportation price at the beginning and end of the trail is not included.

Meeting point

We'll start our journey from El Chaltén

Itinerary

Day 1: Journey to Cerro Pliegue Tumbado

We leave El Chaltén and head towards Cerro Pliegue Tumbado. Here we will climb down and trek for 5 or 6 hours along to get to Laguna Toro. We will spend a night of free camping there.

Day 2: Paso del Viento

From Laguna Toro we climb up to Paso del Viento. Once there, we have to descend to spend the night in the area of Refugio Paso del Viento. In this part of the trip we will start to see the Patagonian Ice Cap, which turns the journey into an exciting experience.

Day 3: Trekking to Huemul Pass

We hike through the southeast ridge for 6 or 7 hours until we reach Huemul Pass, a great viewpoint of Lake Viedma and its glacier. The camp is located in Bahia Tempanos.

Day 4: Return to El Chalten

We return hiking in the cost of Bahia de Los Pantanos. Then walk from the bay to Bahia Tunel about 16 km (3 h). Finally, a van will take us to El Chalten, where the trip ends.

Details

Accommodation

We'll be staying in tents throughout our journey

Equipment you will need to bring

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Poles

Sunglasses

FAQs

How fit do I need to be for this trekking tour in the Huemul Circuit?

Participants should be capable of walking for 6 to 8 hours with backpacks weighing 10kg (with a porter) or 15kg (without a porter). Additionally, on this circuit we will be crossing a zip line, so it is not recommended for individuals with vertigo.

Where will we sleep during our journey?

We'll be setting camp at various locations in the Huemul Circuit. We'll provide the tents, however the sleeping bags are not included so you must provide your own.

Will I need to bring any equipment of my own?

For this trekking expedition, you will need:

-Poles

-Sunglasses

-Harness

-Backpack

-Water bottle

Will I be able to rent equipment?

You'll be able to rent equipment before we depart in El Chalten

What's included in the price?

Included in the price are:

Guiding fee

Mountain Guide's expenses

All meals during trip

Group equipment

Camping Equipment

What is the guide-to-client ratio?

We will have a 1:8 guide-to-participant ratio.

About the guide

Yanic

5.0

(3)

Mountain Leader

I am a UIMLA (Union of International Mountain Leader Associations) Guide. I have three years of experience working in the beautiful town of El Chaltén and I have been working as a guide in Bariloche for more than ten years, where I was born. I am passionate about life in nature, transmitting my knowledge of the environment, I also have fun facing the challenges that the mountains propose. In addition to a mountain guide, I work as an environmental engineer and ski instructor.

Languages

English | Spanish | Italian | Portuguese

Certificates

UIMLA

What people are saying about this trip

Andrés

Yanic was an excellent guide, he knows the place perfectly. I always felt safe and the meals were delicious. He also took the time to help us with the rental of the equipment we were missing. We will certainly hire him again to show us around Bariloche!

Simone

Big big 5 stars, both for the trek as well as for Yanic. The trek is extremely versatile, beautiful and a bit challenging. The views are out of this world. Maybe the best part is that you hardly see other people. There is really nothing Yanic could have done better. He is super friendly, funny, relaxed. He takes great care of your safety and is super easy going, learning us a lot about Argentina but also letting you be. He made our trip completely and would recommend him anytime.

Caroline

Yanic was an incredible guide - very kind, very adventurous, and he made sure that we got to see special places that are remote and not crowded. He’s also very helpful at accommodating food allergies and we ate very well on our trip!