Los Huemules Adventure

Day 1: Transfer to Los Huemules Reserve; Hike to Puesto Cagliero Refuge

In the morning, you'll take a transfer from El Chaltén to the Los Huemules Reserve. You'll get straight on the trails and make your way (self-guided) to Puesto Cagliero, an authentic mountain lodge with six shared bedrooms and views overlooking the Cagliero Glacier and Laguna Diablo with its dazzling hues of blue and green.

While hiking, you'll enjoy stunning views of the north face of Mount Fitz Roy and given the reserve is committed to wildlife conservation; look out for the torrent duck, the Magellanic woodpecker, condor, red fox and (possibly) the Huemul deer.

Meals: Box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Puesto Cagliero Refuge

Day 2: Full-day in Los Huemules Reserve; Cerro 30 Aniversario Ascent or Neumeyer Glacier Ice Trek

Today, you will have a choice of two guided activities within the Los Huemules Reserve. A decision will be made based on the group and weather conditions.

Cerro 30 Aniversario Ascent -

Neumeyer Glacier Ice Trek - You'll venture through the thick lenga forest, before putting on your harness to climb rocks. You'll then need to don your crampons to tackle the ice as you walk on the glacier. With very few people making it to this point and visitor caps in place, you'll experience the humbling sensation of truly being out in the wilderness. The hike involves a Via Ferrata (protected climbing route) approach.

In the afternoon, you'll head back to Puesto Cagliero in time for your evening meal. 

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Refugio Puesto Cagliero

Day 3: Trek to Los Huemules Reserve Entrance; Transfer to El Chaltén

Enjoy another breakfast at Puesto Cagliero and then you'll hike (self-guided) back to the entrance of the reserve.

From here you'll be picked up for a transfer back to El Chaltén.

Meals: Breakfast