Two Glaciers Huemul And Vespignani

Two Glaciers: a complete experience between Vespignani and Huemul

Make the most of your visit to El Chaltén with this excursion that combines sailing, trekking, and glacial landscapes in the spectacular setting of Lago del Desierto . During a full day , you`ll discover two of the great natural attractions of the northern Patagonian Andes: the Gran Glaciar Vespignani and the Glaciar Huemul .

The adventure begins in El Chaltén, from where we`ll travel the 37 km to Lago del Desierto along a beautiful gravel road that follows the course of the Río de las Vueltas . During the journey, we`ll learn more about the history and natural features of the area, making several stops at scenic viewpoints to enjoy the landscape.

Upon arrival at the Punta Sur Pier , we will board a boat for a 20-30 minute cruise across Lago del Desierto . During the journey, we will be able to admire the surrounding mountain range and see the Huemul and Crestón glaciers, until we reach the central part of the lake, where the Vespignani Glacier Reserve is located.

Once there, we will have three hours to explore the marked trails of the reserve, under the supervision of an activity leader. We can choose between three trekking options , with different levels of difficulty and physical exertion:

• Sendero Verde: an easy, flat, 800-meter interpretive trail. It crosses a wooded coastal area and features a viewpoint overlooking the Great Vespignani Glacier .
• Yellow Trail: a moderately difficult route, with a 50-meter elevation gain and a length of 1 km . Its gentle slope allows you to reach, in approximately 30 minutes , a prominent panoramic viewpoint overlooking the glacier.
• Red Trail: a more challenging option, with a 200-meter elevation gain and a 2-km route. In approximately one hour`s walk at a leisurely pace, you can reach the base of the glacier and enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the north face of Mount Fitz Roy .

During our stay we will also have time to rest and enjoy a snack accompanied by hot chocolate in the reserve`s dome .

We will then re-embark to return to Punta Sur Pier , where our experience will continue. From there, you will have free time to explore the self-guided trails along the coast, where you can enjoy views of the Huemul Glacier .

For those who wish to get even closer to this glacial landscape, there is an optional hike up to Laguna Huemul , from where you can admire the glacier and its natural surroundings. This activity lasts approximately two hours and is booked separately at an additional cost .

Finally, at the agreed time, we will begin the return journey by land to El Chaltén , bringing to a close a day that will allow us to discover two unique glacial landscapes of Patagonia.

An ideal option for those who want to make the most of their stay in El Chaltén, combining sailing on the Lago del Desierto, trekking in the Vespignani Reserve and views of the Huemul Glacier in the same excursion.