The lake below the Huemul GlacierFitz Roy from Lago del DesiertoA boat on the shore of Lago del Desierto

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.

  1. Transfer up route 41
  2. Chorrillo del Salto
  3. Huemul Glacier trail
  4. Lago del Desierto shore (optional boat)
  5. 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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