With this program Patagonia Hikes gives you the possibility of, in alone 3 days and with a moderate technical difficulty, to experience places in which few people have been, and to appreciate from Paso del Viento part of the South Patagonian Ice field, the Viedma Glacier and the Mariano Moreno Cord, all these unique places that are so hard to see in a different and easy way. You don’t need prior experience in mountaineering, but yes a good physical condition, since the ascent to the Paso del Viento presents a considerable ascent.
4 season Tents (Mountain Hardwear) and cooking set.
Equipment for river crossing.
1 Assistant every 3 people.
Bus from and to El Calafate.
Personal Equipment (boots, backpack, sleeping bag, etc). You can rent this equipment. Let us know if you need any of these items. You get a 30% discount by hiring our services.
Additional Porters.
Non specified in this program.
Tips.
Park Entrance
Meeting Points
Departure
Cmte. Arrua 505
Return
Paso del Viento
El Chalten
About
With this program Patagonia Hikes gives you the possibility of, in alone 3 days and with a moderate technical difficulty, to experience places in which few people have been, and to appreciate from Paso del Viento part of the South Patagonian Ice field, the Viedma Glacier and the Mariano Moreno Cord, all these unique places that are so hard to see in a different and easy way. You don’t need prior experience in mountaineering, but yes a good physical condition, since the ascent to the Paso del Viento presents a considerable ascent.
4 season Tents (Mountain Hardwear) and cooking set.
Equipment for river crossing.
1 Assistant every 3 people.
Bus from and to El Calafate.
Personal Equipment (boots, backpack, sleeping bag, etc). You can rent this equipment. Let us know if you need any of these items. You get a 30% discount by hiring our services.
Additional Porters.
Non specified in this program.
Tips.
Park Entrance
Meeting Points
Departure
Cmte. Arrua 505
Return
Itinerary
DÍA 1: EL CHALTÉN - LAGUNA TORO
Meeting with the Guide in the morning; debrief about the details of the program and check
of the gear. We ́ll start the trek at noon from El Chalten, and hike towards Laguna (lagoon) Toro, passing by the Pliegue Tumbado.
Box Lunch and dinner.
Duration: 6 hs
Elevation: 700 mts.
DAY 2: TORO CAMP - PASO DEL VIENTO – TORO CAMP
After breakfast, and a 30-40 minutes of hiking, we will cross the Rio (river) Tunel, either by wading through the river or using a fixed cable and harnesses, this will depend on both, the conditions and the guides decision. We will continue the ascent towards Paso del Viento. The main part of the ascent is on trails, moraines and ...
