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Huemul Circuit

Worth knowing
The Huemul Circuit runs for a length of 65 kilometers through Argentina.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and demanding and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Huemul Circuit.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in managed huts.
Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
You need permits on this trail.
Facts about Huemul Circuit
Difficulty
- easy
- demanding
Length
65 km
Elevation gain
2.920 m
Elevation loss
2.920 m
Highest Point
Paso del Viento / 1.428 m
Lowest Point
Lago Viedma / 250 m
Round Trip?
Yes
Walk in both directions?
Yes
65 km
2.920 m
2.920 m
Paso del Viento
1.428 m
Lago Viedma
250 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Huemul Circuit
- in a tent/tarp
- in managed huts
Solitude on the Huemul Circuit
Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
The best time to hike the Huemul Circuit is:
January
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Arrival to the Huemul Circuit
You will arrive via Ministro Pistarini International Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Flugzeug. Duration approx. 6 hours.
Departure from the Huemul Circuit
Departure is via Ministro Pistarini International Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Flugzeug. Takes about 6 hours.
Map and elevation profile of the Huemul Circuit
What else you should know about the Huemul Circuit
Here we have summarized some important information for you