


Day hike · Easy
Lago del Desierto and Huemul Glacier
A full day up north, with transfer and the glacier trail
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Elevation gain
- 230 m
- Duration
- 6 to 8 h
- Highest point
- 737 m
The day for when your legs ask for a break but your eyes do not. No crazy early start and no 25 km to walk.
- Transfer up route 41
- Chorrillo del Salto
- Huemul Glacier trail
- Lago del Desierto shore (optional boat)
- Back to El Chaltén

This trip leaves from El Chaltén and is run by Fitz Roy Expediciones, local guides. Booking Directo takes no commission: we send you to their website to book or ask them anything.
FromUSD 220per person
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Full details, map and dates at Lago del Desierto and Huemul Glacier at Fitz Roy Expediciones.
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