This is an exciting trek recommended for those of you who are short of time but don’t want to miss out on the opportunity of arriving at Paso del Viento (Windy Pass) and being able to look out over the amazing sight of the Southern Continental Ice Field; the third largest frozen water source of the world after Antartica and Greenland.
Start the trek from El Chaltén towards Toro lagoon, walking gently uphill. After walking through forest and out in the open and enjoying views of Lake Viedma we finally arrive into the Toro Valley.
After crossing some small bridges made out of old tree trunks and walking in a young lenga forest we arrive at our camp: Toro lagoon.
– Overnight: Tents.
– Meals: Pack lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
– Distance: 15 Km.
– Walking: 6/7 hs.
– Height gain: 250 mts.
After breakfast and taking down camp we set off for Paso del Viento with an elevation gain of 900m.
The interesting part of this stretch is the variety of terrains crossed; pastures, stony areas, moraines and the Lower Túnel Glacier.
This day will be crossing a zip line, and we will also walk on a glacier.
After enjoying lunch, taking millions of photos and getting our energy back we start the descent back to Laguna Toro for a well deserved meal and rest!
After all the hard work and effort we arrive at the Paso del Viento, we can appreciate a great view of part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the source of Viedma Glacier and Mount Mariano Moreno, amongst others.
– Overnight: Tents.
– Meals: Pack lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
– Distance: 15 Km.
– Walking: 7/8 hs.
– Height gain: 850 m.
We return from Laguna Toro to El Chaltén, with the option of climbing up Pliegue Tumbado and enjoying great views of Mt Torre and its lagoon and the impressive Mt. Fitz Roy
– Meals: Breakfast and Pack lunch.
– Distance: 15 Km.
– Walking: 6 hs.
– Height gain: 250 m.
